Liza Minnelli to Receive Top Award from PFLAG!
Yes, the legend that is Liza Minnelli is to get a 'Straight For Equaly In Entertainment award from PPFAG. Citing her outstanding contributions as an artist to advancing equality for all, PFLAG National has announced that mutli award winning actress, singer and entertainer Liza Minnelli will be honored with the 2010 Straight for Equality in Entertainment award. This is for her lifelong support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
“Liza Minnelli is the quintessential straight ally – she has been an outspoken supporter of equality for LGBT for her whole life, and her tremendous and ongoing philanthropy in the fight against AIDS has made her a very public advocate of the many individuals and their families who have been affected by the disease,” said Jody M. Huckaby, PFLAG National’s executive director. “Her enormous talent makes her iconic, and her steadfast support for the LGBT community makes her an ally. We are so honored to be able to present her with the 2010 Straight for Equality in Entertainment Award.”
“As someone who has been supported and touched by the LGBT community for my entire life, I can’t imagine being anything but an out and proud straight ally who doesn’t fear speaking up to anyone,” said Ms Minnelli. “The Straight for Equality award means so much to me – it helps me know that what I’ve done and said has changed things for people.”
Straight for Equality is a project of PFLAG National that was launched in 2007 to invite, educate, and empower straight allies to demonstrate their support for their LGBT friends and family. Since its inception, the program has trained more than 3,500 people nationwide through its educational workshops in corporations, healthcare environments, and communities. The Straight for Equality in Entertainment Award was designed to honor a performer and/or artist who has a history of advocating for equality for LGBT people. The first award was presented in 2009 to actress Sigourney Weaver. This years event will take place in New York at The Marriott Marquis hotel on 1st May!
It's another great award for the star whose so long been a part of gay culture, as was her mother, the great Judy! Well done love!
It's another great award for the star whose so long been a part of gay culture, as was her mother, the great Judy! Well done love!
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