what does it mean when you don t see yourself reflected in the media? when you don t see people like you on television, in the movies, or onstage. immediate has such power to create or change perceptions of the lgbtq community. not only does it help shape the world s view of the queer community, but it also guides lgbtq people as we form and nurture our own identities. while it can be an isolated experience for someone to question their sexuality or gender identity, where media representation shows them they re not along. at a time when legislative efforts seek to erase their experiences of lgbtq people, the presentation, on stage and screen, helps others understand who we are. we all deserve to have our stories told. this pride month, we want to highlight the incredible work of major talents who have given invisibility and a voice to the lgbtq community on stage and screen. like, transgender actor clyburn cox, a tony award winning creator and star of the tony award winning m
convention. something like this that is so public and they can share so much of themselves with me. that is the part that i love the most. those conversations, while i m signing an autograph, taking a photo with them, where they get to tell me about themselves and their experience. because they know i m interested. so, that is the best part. thank you so much for being here and for sharing so much of yourself. it s my pleasure. thank you for all that you do. still to come on pride of stage and stream a trail blazer for the next generation. devery jacobs, the queer indigenous star of reservation dogs. vation dogs minions are bitin today.