Mariah Carey is auctioning off her iconic "Protect the Dolls" jacket, donned during a Pride in the Park festival in Brighton, England, with proceeds set to benefit GLAAD's Transgender Media Program. The hot pink jacket, emblazoned with the phrase "Protect the Dolls" across its back, has become a symbol of support for the trans community.
The phrase, which originated in the 1980s ballroom scene, gained wider recognition after fashion designer Conner Ives featured it during London Fashion Week as a show of solidarity and fundraising for the trans community. Since then, celebrities such as Pedro Pascal, Troye Sivan, Charli Xcx, Addison Rae, and more have worn the slogan to express their support.
GLAAD's Transgender Media Program aims to help media professionals accurately cover and tell stories about the trans community. The program is a crucial resource for journalists, filmmakers, and writers looking to represent trans individuals in a positive and respectful manner.
The auction for Carey's jacket will begin on Monday at 3 p.m. ET, with all proceeds going directly towards supporting GLAAD's Transgender Media Program. Fans can bid on the jacket through various online platforms, offering an opportunity to own a piece of pop culture history while supporting a worthy cause.
Meanwhile, Mariah Carey continues her resurgence in chart dominance, with her perennial holiday hit "All I Want For Christmas Is You" reaching new heights on the Billboard Hot 100.
The phrase, which originated in the 1980s ballroom scene, gained wider recognition after fashion designer Conner Ives featured it during London Fashion Week as a show of solidarity and fundraising for the trans community. Since then, celebrities such as Pedro Pascal, Troye Sivan, Charli Xcx, Addison Rae, and more have worn the slogan to express their support.
GLAAD's Transgender Media Program aims to help media professionals accurately cover and tell stories about the trans community. The program is a crucial resource for journalists, filmmakers, and writers looking to represent trans individuals in a positive and respectful manner.
The auction for Carey's jacket will begin on Monday at 3 p.m. ET, with all proceeds going directly towards supporting GLAAD's Transgender Media Program. Fans can bid on the jacket through various online platforms, offering an opportunity to own a piece of pop culture history while supporting a worthy cause.
Meanwhile, Mariah Carey continues her resurgence in chart dominance, with her perennial holiday hit "All I Want For Christmas Is You" reaching new heights on the Billboard Hot 100.
? and let's be real, mariah's just trying to spread some love and support for the trans community 
. but tbh, it's also kinda awesome that she's using her platform to raise funds for glaad's program - it's like she's saying 'hey world, i'm a pop star with a heart of gold 
'. and btw, have you heard mariah's new holiday hit? it's like christmas magic in a song 
️. anyway, can't wait to see who wins that auction and gets to rock that iconic jacket - fingers crossed for the trans community 
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mariah carey is literally doing her part and giving back to the community that supported her own journey in music 
and btw, all i want for christmas is you is still slaying the charts 
meanwhile, i'm loving the resurgence of "all i want for christmas is you" on the billboard hot 100, but let's be real, it's not just about the music - it's about using your platform to make a positive impact 
its not just about supporting glaad but also a piece of history, think bout all the celebs who wore it to show support, like pedro pascal and troye sivan 
idk what ur waiting for? get on that auction site ASAP before its gone 
so mariah carey is auctioning off that iconic jacket she wore at pride in the park and it's gonna go to a good cause - gotta respect her for using her platform like this. you know what they say, "with great power comes great responsibility" and Mariah is showing us all how to use our influence for good 
it just goes to show you that even back then, people were talking about important issues and finding ways to support marginalized communities. so yeah, Mariah's jacket auction is cool and all, but let's not forget the OG activists who paved the way for us to even have these conversations today 
, which is so crucial in helping media professionals accurately represent the trans community 
also btw is there going to be a 'protect the dollies' merchandise line or what? 
... like why do celebrities have to make their most iconic items go up for bidding just to support a good cause? Can't they just donate it already? 
But I guess if it's all about the extra exposure and awareness for GLAAD's Transgender Media Program, then I'm all for it 
. But honestly, couldn't we just buy the jacket and keep it as a symbol of love for the trans community without having to bid on it? 
the fact that the phrase "protect the dolls" has become a symbol of solidarity is just wild, and it's awesome that celebrities are using their platforms to raise awareness and funds 
. i'm low-key tempted to bid too... GLAAD's Transgender Media Program is so crucial for media representation and i'd love to see more trans stories getting told 
. fingers crossed mariah gets a decent price for it