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You finally get to meet your queer hero. Who are they? And after "Thank you" and "I love you," what's the next thing you tell them?… first of all, I would thank him for his legacy and everything that he has done for the gay community. Regardless if he realizes it or not. But I would tell all of my queer icons, just thank you for being gay because you made me gay, honestly.
You are given the keys to your industry. What's the first thing you do to make it a more inclusive environment for everyone? If I had the key to my industry, I would change so many things, but I would definitely start off by getting more people of color and queer, especially my trans brothers and sisters, the credit that they deserve. Whether it is a simple act credit to them or as simple as literally getting them paid, I need more queer people to get paid for their craft, for their ideas, for their knowledge.
What is your message to future generations of queer people coming of age right now? How do you want to instill hope in them? I want you guys to know that we are more queer then we have ever been before, and it is all thanks to our late brothers and sisters, especially our Black trans brothers and sisters who have come before us. To enjoy the gay rights that you have today, you have to give thanks and look back to those who paved the way for us.
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