NEW YORK —
As a pioneer of gay rights, Madonna accepted the "change Advocate Award" at 2019 GLAAD Media Awards, delivering an exciting speech, from fun to excitement, for the audienceThe 60-year-
On Saturday night, Old Pop Idol walked to her desk in New York's Hilton Midtown and turned his head, then came on stage to celebrate her 30 years of publicity work in the LGBTQ community.
"Why do I always fight for change is a difficult question to answer.
It's like trying to explain the importance of reading or the need for love.
In the process of growing up, I always feel that I am an outsider, just like I am not suitable.
"Not because I didn't shave under my arm, I just didn't fit," she said . ".
"The first gay man I met was Christopher Flynn.
He was my high school ballet teacher and the first person to believe in me, which made me feel special as a dancer, artist and human.
I know it sounds trivial, but he's the first person to tell me I'm pretty.
Madonna went on to say that Flynn took her to the first gay club in Detroit and changed her life that night.
"The first time I saw a man kissing a man, a girl dressing up as a boy, a boy wearing hot pants and crazy, she said:" Incredible dance, a kind of freedom, happiness and happiness that I have never seen before . ".
"I finally feel that I am not alone and different. it is not as good as everyone else.
I'm not a monster, after all.
I feel at home, which gives me hope.
Madonna also said Flynn pushed her out of Michigan to pursue her dreams in New York.
When she arrived at the Big Apple in 1977, she was in awe of everything New York had to offer --
Diversity, creativity
But she also learned about the prevalence of AIDS.
"The plague moves over New York City like a dark cloud, with a blink of an eye," she said, breaking her finger, "taking all my friends away.
"After I lost my best friend and roommate, Martin Bergon, and then Keith Haring --
Happy birthday to Keith
"I decided to pick up the horn and really fight back," she added . ". Madonna, teary-
From her seat, she received awards from Anderson Cooper, Mickey Blanco and Rosie O'Donnell, who gave a strong speech about how Madonna helped her"So here I am-VG, very gay —
I dated a man and went to Madonna for advice . "
Join the singer in the 1992 league of their own.
"I 've been questioning and not sure that my gay life is booming, but I don't really know what to do.
She told me, "Rosie, just follow your heart"
I still follow the advice until today. ”The multi-
The hour-long GLAAD event also presented prizes for FX series "poses" and "Gianni Versace's assassination: American Crime Story" Andy Cohen, don Lemon and R & B singer Janelle Monae from the film "Boy Erased" CNN.
The event will be broadcast on the Logo on May 12.
Despite winning seven Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes and countless other honors, Madonna said that winning the Granard's change Advocate Award had a special place in her heart.
"Because this is recognition of what I have done over the last thirty years.
It's not a superficial thing, "Madonna said in an interview with The Associated Press.
"What does this mean to me, because I have put a lot of effort, sweat and tears into all the work that has been advocating change over the years.
Madonna will release her 14 albums "Mrs. X" on June 14.
Over the past few years, it has been inspired by the life of Lisbon, Portugal, including its collaboration with Colombian singers Maluma, Migos rapper quawo, Brazilian singer Anita and singer --rapper-
Composer Swae liduo Huarui remmurd.
The album also features the song "Batuka"
By Madonna's 13-year-
Old son David Bandar
"That's family affairs --
Madonna said: "The song" call and response.
"(David) likes to be honored more than the rest of my children.
It's always fun to work with my kids, especially David.