Music superstars, Beyonce and Jay-Z were honored by advocacy group, GLAAD, as allies of gay and transgender people and the couple dedicated the award to family members.
The couple received the Vanguard Award for their work “accelerating LGBTQ acceptance.”
Beyonce spoke out against laws that discriminate against gay and transgender people and has included them in her videos.
She dedicated the honor to an uncle who raised her and her sister.
“The most fabulous gay man I’ve ever known. Witnessing his battle with HIV was one of the most painful experiences that I’ve ever lived,” she said.
Jay-Z praised his mother, Gloria Carter. The singer’s 2017 song “Smile” revealed that his mother was a lesbian.
He said, “I get to follow in her footsteps of spreading love and acceptance.”
