Doechii Slams Trump’s Anti-Trans Insurance policies
Doechii took the stage on the GLAAD Media Awards to denounce anti-LGBTQ+ insurance policies and have fun the group’s energy throughout a pivotal cultural second.
Doechii used her highlight on the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles to name out threats to LGBTQ+ rights and have fun the group’s resilience.
The 26-year-old Hip-Hop artist, who identifies as bisexual, accepted the Excellent Music Artist award and didn’t maintain again in her remarks.
Referencing GLAAD’s mission, she stated, “These are the identical issues I strongly imagine in and advocate for and that proceed to propel me ahead — particularly now that hard-won cultural change and rights for transgender individuals and the LGBTQ group have been threatened. And I’m disgusted. Disgusted. However I need to say that we’re right here and we’re not going anyplace.”
Her speech got here amid rising issues from LGBTQ+ advocates over current coverage shifts beneath Donald Trump’s return to workplace.
Transgender people have reported misery over modifications to federal documentation, together with passports, that have an effect on how their gender is acknowledged.
Throughout her time on stage, Doechii additionally acknowledged the legacy of previous winners in her class.
“I’m thrilled at being acknowledged with such a prestigious award by GLAAD and to be becoming a member of prior honorees equivalent to Renee (Rapp), Girl Gaga, Lil Nas X, Sam Smith and Janelle Monáe,” she stated. “This can be a big and particular second as nicely as a result of GLAAD is celebrating its fortieth anniversary this 12 months, which is tremendous fab.”
