Life as an LGBT icon Madonna as a gay icon

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madonna speaking against homosexual propaganda laws during concert in russia.


in june 2010, madonna released statement criticizing decision jail 2 men in malawi because celebrated union ceremony. madonna s statement included following excerpt: matter of principle, believe in equal rights people, no matter gender, race, color, religion, or sexual orientation. week, malawi took giant step backward. world filled pain , suffering; therefore, must support our basic human right love , loved. call upon progressive men , women of malawi—and around world—to challenge decision in name of human dignity , equal rights all.


in november 2010, madonna made special appearance on ellen degeneres show speak against bullying of children , teenagers in general, including bullying of gay teens , related recent suicides. in conversation ellen, madonna reiterated how became close gay community when teenager, stating felt different in high school , found acceptance , sympathy among gay friends, particularly dance instructor. said in fact, wouldn t have career if weren t gay community.


in june 2011, madonna urged fans support same-sex marriage in new york, posting following message on website: new yorkers voices must heard. tell state congressmen support same sex marriage bill. need love. marriage equality act passed 1 week later, legalizing same-sex marriage in new york.


in march 2013, madonna presented vito russo award openly gay journalist anderson cooper @ 24th glaad media awards in new york city. dressed boy scout, in protest of boy scouts of america s ban on homosexual scouts , scout leaders, gave speech in stated things bigotry, homophobia, hate crimes, bullying , form of discrimation seem manifestation of fear of unknown. , wagered if took time know 1 another, did our own investigation, looked beneath surface of things, find not different after all. said cannot use name of god or religion justify acts of violence hurt, hate, discriminate. , called start revolution, asking crowd me? s 2013, people. live in america — land of free , home of brave? s question, not statement.








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