The 'Will & Grace' actor and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' scribe, respectively, will be honored posthumously along with five other LGBTQ legends on June 22 in a ceremony at New York's historic Stonewall Inn.
“At a time when the majority of states in this country are fighting legislation that is trying to erase us, deny trans folks necessary healthcare and roll back the rights we have fought for, it is more important than ever to recognize those who have contributed so greatly to the fight for LGBTQ liberation,” Cathy Renna, director of communications for the National LGBTQ Task Force, told. “The Wall of Honor is meant to do just that, honor activists, icons and trailblazers in the queer community.
“As we reflect on 50 years of hard-won progress, we hold tight to the fact that we not only fight for rights, we fight for people. The honorees this year not only showcase the beautiful diversity of our movement, but also embody this commitment to community and to each other,” said Kierra Johnson, executive director of the Task Force.
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