CG Animation 'Buddy G' Joins COLAGE Group

Buddy G has been named the first animated member of an education-focused gay rights group. The lead character of the recently released Buddy G: My Two Moms and Me, the boy joins a coalition of children and young adults of the gay, lesbian bisexual and transgender parentage who dedicate their time and efforts to advocacy and education. COLAGE, a national organization whose benchmarks include establishing a prideful connection within the gay rights community, has announced that Buddy G serves as a more than perfect proponent of the organization's goals.

Debuting on home video in late last year with its first episode, "The Lost Rings," Buddy G: My Two Moms and Me is a computer animated television series, initially marketed as the first wide-release of its medium to feature a child with same-sex parents. With a focus on Buddy G, his knack for learning and the many backyard adventures he subsequently pursues, Buddy G: My Two Moms and Me well mirrors the creative and sincere ambitions of COLAGE [related A.I. news: "Buddy G Has Two Mommies…"].

According to COLAGE, "youth empowerment, leadership development, advocacy and education" are of primary emphasis to both the organization and to Buddy G. "Buddy G is a perfect fit for COLAGE," Beth Teper, Executive Director of COLAGE, commented. "The cartoon promotes acceptance, justice, equality and love by celebrating Buddy and his family; we are delighted to accept Buddy G's membership." She continued, "While all COLAGE members are dynamic and spirited, Buddy G is our first truly animated member."

The gay rights group is incredibly active in pursuing and opening up channels of communication between schools, youth groups, social networks, sponsored national events and even mega-churches, with the hopes of sparking and increasing diverse support for families of the COLAGE kinship.

Similarly, since Buddy G: My Two Moms and Me (www.BuddyG.tv) became available in November of the previous year, the program actively pursues a change in the perception and applicability of animation to new demographics.

"I don't think it should be any surprise that a cartoon character with two moms would want to join the only national organization in the world offering a community to these kids," Margaux Towne-Colley, Executive Producer of Buddy G, stated with confidence, in a recently issued press note.

"We produced Buddy G as one small piece of making the world a better place for youth and their families. We're proud to stand by COLAGE in this joint vision for our kids and hopefully focus well-deserved attention on a group that does outstanding work in our community."

"Buddy G has enjoyed incredible success and visibility during our first four months and we hope that Buddy G's membership will bring that same prominence to COLAGE," Towne-Colley stated, highlighting that the computer animated direct-to-video series has faced little opposition since its introduction to the market. "COLAGE is a fantastic organization and can be a great source of friendship and understanding for kids with an LGBT parent or parents."

About COLAGE: COLAGE (www.COLAGE.org) is a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer parents. In the United States alone, more than 10 million people have one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender parent(s). Today, COLAGE is the only national organization in the world specifically supporting children, youth and adults with LGBT parent(s). COLAGE builds communities and work toward social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education, and advocacy.