#GayMediaSoWhite

So, I started a hashtag called #GayMediaSoWhite

Since the ‪#‎GayMediaSoWhite‬ took off, it's been amazing to see how many people got involved. And it was disheartening to the see how many people didn't say anything.

There were some folks who said we were complaining and whining, while no providing any solutions to combat this issue. I'm sorry to disappoint, but we were not complaining, we were demanding answers. All of these sites, blogs, publications and social media outlets should have an answer to as why their work does not reflect the true diversity of the LGBTQ community.

We have a right to know the truth, and regardless of the answers, we would love to hear them. The silence from these gatekeepers have been very telling. You know the lack of POC images/stories is a problem.

You can't sit up here, as a member of our community and talk about embracing our differences, when you refuse to celebrate our diversity? It's high time we called this out.

It's time for you: writers, editors gatekeepers and bloggers to step up and start doing better. You can change this, so do it!