This year’s GLAAD Media Awards will recognize one of the music industry’s most influential power couples. On Monday, the organization announced that Beyoncé and Jay-Z will be honored with this year’s Vanguard Award for being allies to the LGBTQ community.
AdvertisementThe Vanguard Award is presented to artists who have promoted acceptance of LGBTQ people. Past recipients include Britney Spears, Kerry Washington, Cher, Whoopi Goldberg, Janet Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor, Antonio Banderas, Demi Lovato, Eric McCormack and Jennifer Lopez.
“Beyoncé and Jay-Z are global icons and passionate defenders of human rights and acceptance for all people,” said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis 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.”
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