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GLAAD Awards: Stars Unite Against Transphobia, Honor Resilience

3/7/2026

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At the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers announced a $10,000 donation to Equality Kansas.
They condemned transgender driver's license revocation as unconscionable.
Laverne Cox received a standing ovation for remarks against rising transphobia.
Cox warned of a potential genocide of trans Americans.
The event honored Quinta Brunson with the Vanguard Award and celebrated Liza Minnelli's birthday, underscoring community and resilience in LGBTQ+ rights.

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At the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers announced a $10,000 donation to Equality Kansas.
They condemned transgender driver's license revocation as unconscionable.
Laverne Cox received a standing ovation for remarks against rising transphobia.
Cox warned of a potential genocide of trans Americans.
The event honored Quinta Brunson with the Vanguard Award and celebrated Liza Minnelli's birthday, underscoring community and resilience in LGBTQ+ rights.