LGBT Community Center Hosts
Annual Women’s Event
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Susan Reid accepted The LGBT Community Center’s award for Morgan Stanley.
the the Corporate Impact Award. Gay
was commended for her work as a
storyteller who has pushed against
the status quo.
“One thing I have known to be true,
throughout my life, is that words,
when used fi ercely, can be incredibly
powerful,” Gay said in a written
statement ahead of the event. “And
for those of us who are marginalized,
fi erce words are, all too often, all we
have to make our voices heard, to
demand change. As a writer, I have
done what I can to use my voice to
create change within the communities
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C O M M U N I T Y
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Several leaders and organizations
were honored at the
LGBT Community Center’s
Women’s Event in Manhattan
on November 6. The gathering,
which took place at 583 Park Avenue,
serves as an annual fundraiser to
support programs at The LGBT Community
Center.
Author Roxane Gay accepted the
Community Impact Award, pop star
Kim Petras was given the Trailblazer
Award, and Morgan Stanley received
Enjoying the party together.
I am a part of. It has been the
greatest blessing that so many people
have found resonance in what I
have to say. It is also incredibly gratifying
when my work is recognized. I
am honored to be receiving the Community
Impact Award. I see it as a
call to action, and I will answer that
call.”
Petras was acknowledged for serving
as a role model for LGBTQ youth
and for her historic performance earlier
this year when she became the
fi rst out trans woman to perform
on stage at the MTV Video Music
Awards.
“I am thrilled to be recognized by
The Center, because I feel a strong
similarity in what we bring to our
audiences,” Petras said in a written
statement. “We both provide something
people can connect with — I
try to create connection through my
music, and The Center is a source of
connection for fellow LGBTQ community
members through its physical
space and the services it provides.
Susan Reid, who is Morgan Stanley’s
Global Head of Diversity and
Inclusion, accepted the honor for
Morgan Stanley, which was praised
for providing opportunities for women.
Tatiana B. Martin, a community
member of the LGBT Community
Center, also delivered remarks during
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the event.
Joey Pressley of the Hetrick-Martin Institute with Suki Ports.
Glennda Testone, the executive director of the LGBT Community Center.
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An evening of dancing and fun followed the awards ceremony.
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