GLAAD is honoring “Pose” star Michaela Jae Rodriguez with its prestigious Stephen F. Kolzak Award, the organization announced Wednesday.
The Emmy-nominated actress is being recognized by the LGBTQ media advocacy group for helping to increase visibility as a transgender woman of color.
The award, named after a casting director who devoted his life to raising LGBTQ awareness in the entertainment industry, is presented annually to a media professional “who has made a significant difference in promoting LGBTQ acceptance.”