Wilson Cruz accepts the Vito Russo Award at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York City

Actor and activist Wilson Cruz accepts the Vito Russo Award at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York City. During his remarks, Cruz, who is also a former GLAAD staff member, said, "We have accomplished so much in the last 30 years. We really have changed the conversation, but I fear what happens if we disengage now when OUR kids need us the most. So, let’s not sit back and celebrate our victory on gay marriage and forget that our youth, our trans siblings, our immigrant families, and our voting rights are under direct attack and if you think they’re going to stop at abortion and not come for those marriage rights, next…. You haven’t been paying enough attention."
Later in his speech he spoke directly to the LGBTQ community: “Remember this: We are a community of lovers who have dared to imagine, and make real, a more expansive and inclusive definition of love and identity for the human race. We mustn’t ever lose sight of that or the power inherent in it and the great service we continue to provide to humanity in the epic struggle of bending that moral arc toward more justice, more love and more acceptance. That is who we are and that is our charge."
The Vito Russo Award is presented to a LGBTQ media professional who has made a significant difference in accelerating LGBTQ acceptance.
To learn more about GLAAD’s work, visit glaad.org
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Wilson Cruz is a stellar human being.

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FANTASTIC

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So empowering

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This is lovely

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TMI