Orie Givens

Communications and Media Leader

Tag: Featured

  • ADVOCATE NEWS: LGBT voters are dismayed at the election results

    ADVOCATE NEWS: LGBT voters are dismayed at the election results

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    (For The Advocate/ by Orie Givens) As Ohio LGBT voters watched the returns, a mixture of disbelief and sadness could be heard in hushed conversations. For many LGBT people, especially LGBT people of color, the worst possible outcome happened: America elected Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. “They’re voting for goldfish… Read more

  • GLAAD Media Awards Red Carpet 2015

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    I co-reported from the red carpet of the New York red carpet of the GLAAD Media Awards 2015 for Daily Xtra, a Canadian LGBTQ+ news outlet. I worked the red carpet for the 2015 New York GLAAD media awards, interviewing celebrities Wilson Cruz, Russell Simmons, Chris Kluwe and others. I co-hosted and produced this content… Read more

  • New Bill Could Limit Medical Options For Transgender Youth

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    I looked to speak with experts and trans people to inform this story about the impact of potential legislation that would limit access to care for transgender youth in Ohio. This was an in-depth MMJ story for Spectrum News 1 in Ohio. Read more