Tue. Mar 31, 2009 | 4:28 PM
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Tyra was honored with an Excellence in Media award by GLAAD this weekend in New York City for increasing the visibility of LGBT issues and helping spread compassion for their causes in the media.

While she was there, Tyra caught up with Clay Aiken who presented her with this prestigious honor!

We salute Tyra for her tireless efforts on behalf on the LGBT community!

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tyra im from trinidad i lived in the u.s for tow years befor my father gave up on me and send me back. Iv been through it all fom sexual abuse to physical abuse and im still going strong you give me inspration i try to watch your show every day and i realize how hard it is to face the reality of my life and still be ferce. Im 19 and would love to give my dilima on your show that may be imposible but ill still try.I hardly ever check my e mail but hit me up on your show i will be watching. nuff love . Melica
Posted by melica 08/03/09 12:42 PM
 
So first of all I am a fan of your show Tyra but I agree with the last comment written by Kenya..Why don't you talk about the religious p.o.v. of gays and lesbians and transformers, or transgenders whatever they want to call themselves. If anyone knows what the Bible says you will know God dose not want man and man or woman and woman and specially not to change from a born male to a female...like what is that about? God make Adam & Eve, not Adam & Steve! When it comes to hearing you got some award from these people I don't care nothing about it and like I said read your Bible and it will make sense to you.
Posted by CLAUDIA 07/17/09 6:14 PM
 
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Posted by Mlpldwxl 07/14/09 4:13 PM
 
Tyra I think its horrible that you support gays and transgender. Like your show I was watching today about Isis the model that was on your other show,and how your helping HIM change his sex. The other model on there is soooo right that having a sex change is saying that God made a mistake, regardless on how he feels...You need prayer as well as Isis, I feel sorry for your Soul I gurantee you will be punished for helping this happen...Im disguested
Posted by kenya 06/17/09 10:04 AM
 
Tyra, Many say that the world we live in has come along way over the decades but the truth of the matter is that we are still so far behind. Racism is still alive and practiced today and so is discrimination against the gay community. The African American community has spent decades fighting for equal rights and look how long it took for us to finally get a black president. I'm sure it'll take that long for gays to legally marry in our "free" country. Thank you for being strong enough to talk about the hard issues... it's people like you that will eventually turn this world around! You are much appreciated!
Posted by Jill 06/03/09 9:15 PM
 
tyra you are such a great person and i love you soooooooooo much and i watch all your TOP MODEL shows.
Posted by serenity 06/03/09 2:27 PM
 
hey tyra! i wanted to say thanks for being such a supporter for the gay community. It really made me feel better about who i am when i saw that some people just don't care if you are gay. You helped me accepted myself with who i am and now i can walk the streets with my head held high now. I just wanted to thank you for letting me believe in myself once again! You are truly my hero! love Natalie
Posted by Natalie 05/30/09 9:29 PM
 
hey tyra! oh my gosh! im in love! dont get scared though lol...im talking about JUAN ur discovered male model..i just really got to tell u, that as soon as i watched that episode i was sooo surprised of how well i could relate to him! i am a 20 year old hispanic just like juan that has struggled with my parents health and also work at a restaurant just like he used to..As i was watching the show i just felt like he was so laidback and down to earth..i would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to meet him but i would be excited also if i could have a simple convo with him...and of course i absolutely adore u tyra..ur just so real and awesome..i didnt want to start my comment by saying how much of a fan i am and how much i just love ur show cuz by now i know its gotta be old reading the same thing over and over but i guess this is long enough PLEASE consider me!
Posted by Ruby 05/14/09 11:36 PM
 
hey tyra im 16 years old and i watch your show everyday. i swear.! well im going through some things and alot but ma family and friends say that just to move on that thing will get better when i know they wont but i guess no one really caresa about what i want and care i belive if i was on your show i could speak ma mind and tell people how i feel and express ma self without being judged so hollah!
Posted by rosalinda guzman 05/13/09 2:37 PM
 
You are two face! After watching that popular vs. unpopular show i will never be tuning in to you again! Waste of my time!So i guess it's "Superficial barbie" now huh?
Posted by Anonymous 05/13/09 6:03 AM
 
HEY WHY DONT YOU HAVE A MODEL S;HOW WITH UNPOPULAR GIRLS IS IT BECAUSE THE RATING WOULD BE BAD .......TWO FACE TYRA
Posted by Anonymous 05/11/09 8:17 PM
 
Hi Tyra I'm 12 Years Old and i live in Sweden I just love to stand next to the morror and do poses i want to be an model when i grow up but i live in sweden an it seems like it just i America there is models so what am i going to do when i've growed up??
Posted by Julia From Sweden! 05/10/09 12:03 AM
 
i love and i would like to meet u and i am 13
Posted by tyquaja simspon 05/05/09 10:29 AM
 
Tyra! Do shows about gay suicide or gay monogamy relationship! This will expose more about the gay community. By the way, congratulation Tyra. I love your show your attitude and your analytic thinking and careful judgement. Even though, there's time you having a hard time delivering something, don't give up! You're Tyra.
Posted by Cole 04/30/09 3:01 AM
 
No question, Tyra deserved this award! Tyra stands by the LGBT cause as much as Ellen or Rosie. How wonderful for the LGBT to have such powerful alliances! Perhaps her background in the fashion industry has afforded her this openness and awareness many straight people in this country lack? Understanding and respect are so BEAUTIFUL.
Posted by Mandy 04/28/09 10:19 PM



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