Arts & Entertainment
Gavin Grimm gets standing ovation at GLAAD Media Awards
the transgender high school student appeared alongside actress AnnaSophia Robb
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 06: Nominee and presenter Gavin Grimm attends 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Hilton Midtown on May 6, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for GLAAD)
Gavin Grimm was greeted with thunderous applause and a standing ovation during his appearance at the 28th annual GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday.
Grimm, a senior at Gloucester High School in Virginia, presented alongside actress AnnaSophia Robb at the ceremony hosted by Ross Matthews.
“I’m Gavin Grimm and I’m a trans man and a high school student,” Grimm told the crowd before the audience jumped to its feet.
The 17-year-old has been battling his high school to use the school restroom that corresponds with his gender identity. Grimm petitioned the lawsuit to appear before the Supreme Court, but the case was sent back to the lower court following the Trump administration’s removal of federal protections for transgender students.
Actress AnnaSophia Robb noted how significant it was for her to present next to Grimm.
“First I have to say how proud I am to be standing, and honored to be standing, with Gavin. Your work and bravery has inspired so many people, including myself,” Robb told the crowd. “If the Supreme Court won’t give you your time, then we will.”
Grimm also presented a grant to a college student dedicated to LGBT advocacy during GLAAD’s Rising Stars Grants Luncheon on Friday. Tyler Oakley hosted the festivities. Gigi Gorgeous, Alex Newell, Raymond Braun, Survivor’s Zeke Smith, Gavin Grimm, Levi Foster, Royce Mann and “Survivor” contestant Zeke Smith were in attendance.
Watch Grimm’s GLAAD Media Awards appearance below.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Andy Cohen coming to D.C.
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