Pose' actress Angelica Ross to deliver Logo's 2022 'LGBTQ State of the Union' March 1 -- From a press release. Video below 2022-02-28
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New York, NY (Feb. 28, 2022) — Ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, Logo today announced that actress, entrepreneur, and transgender activist Angelica Ross (Pose, American Horror Story) will deliver its 2022 LGBTQ State of the Union address, reflecting on the past year for the LGBTQ+ community and looking forward to the year ahead. The fifth annual address will premiere on Logo's YouTube and Facebook on Tuesday, March 1, at 12 p.m. ET.
Angelica Ross was the host of 2020's Presidential Candidate Forum on LGBTQ Issues presented by GLAAD, One Iowa, The Gazette, and The Advocate, which included then-candidate Joe Biden. President Biden will be addressing a joint session of Congress and the nation on the evening of March 1.
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About Logo's LGBTQ State of the Union
Since its inception, Logo's LGBTQ State of the Union address has included speeches from Billy Porter, RuPaul's Drag Race star Peppermint, and Sarah McBride, former National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign and current Delaware state senator.
About MTV Entertainment Group
MTV Entertainment Group is a preeminent global media company, connecting with its audiences through nine iconic brands including MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Pop, Logo, Smithsonian, Paramount Network and TV Land. Additionally, MTV Entertainment Studios produces award-winning series, movies and documentary films. MTVE also uses its reach for social impact, spearheading broad change-driven coalitions through mental health and civic engagement campaigns.
About Logo
Logo is a leading entertainment brand inspired by and creating content for the LGBTQ+ community, reflecting the creative class across television, digital and social platforms. Celebrating their 16th year since launching in June 2005, Logo features one-of-a-kind personalities, shows, specials, and unique stories.
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