BEYONCÉ AND JAY-Z TO BE HONORED BY GLAAD
GLAAD, a media advocacy organization for
people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and/or queer,
announced on Monday that the power couple will be honored at the GLAAD Media
Awards later this month.
The Carters will receive the organization's
Vanguard Award, which acknowledges individuals who have made a
"significant difference in promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people."
Previous recipients include Jennifer Lopez, Cher, Janet Jackson, Whoopi
Goldeberg and Britney Spears.
In a press statement, GLAAD said Beyoncé was
selected for inclusive representation of LGBTQ people in her music videos and
ad campaigns for her Ivy Park clothing line.
Last year, Jay Z received a GLAAD Special
Recognition Award for his song, "Smile" about his mother, Gloria
Carter, who identifies as lesbian.
"Beyoncé and JAY-Z are global icons and
passionate defenders of human rights and acceptance for all people," GLAAD
President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement. "When Beyoncé and
JAY-Z speak, the world becomes inspired and when it comes to LGBTQ people,
their voices of acceptance have been heard loud and clear. We could not be
prouder to stand with them to send a message of love during the biggest LGBTQ
event in the world and to honor their work to bend the arc of justice forward
for LGBTQ people, people of color, and marginalized communities
everywhere."
Ross Mathews will host the awards in Los
Angeles on March 28.
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