Non-profit organization GLAAD has had a tough time getting their heads and hands around the anti-gay presence on many television shows on Spanish-language TV in the years since it launched its People of Color Media Program. They’ve made a lot of headway, though, getting corporate giants like Pizza Hut to pull ads aired on Univision during a show known to antagonize and stereotype gay people. GLAAD’s Media Awards, a start-studded three-city event boasting stars like Robin Williams, Tippi Hedren, etc. makes a big splash each year, and now they are taking the show to Miami, to honor the “good guys” in Spanish-language media. According to a press release, Univision’s Jorge Ramos will present TV’s Cristina Saralegui with the “Premio Valentía”.

Valentía is right. I think it’s pretty valiente for Cristina to publicly support the gay community knowing that a significant number of her viewers do not.

The event is presented by GLAAD’s long-time sponsor Absolut Vodka, along with new sponsor Coors Light.