Angelica Ross set to deliver Logo’s 2022 'LGBTQ State of the Union' on March 1

New York, NY (February 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 12PM 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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"It's time we have an honest and intersectional conversation centering the most vulnerable among us." "And if anyone from the Biden-Harris administration is tuning in - I'm always open to discussing any of this further. Drop me a line, honey. You have my number."

"Trans children and teens need compassion and structural support; instead, they are watching with bated breath as elected officials around the country work to erode their basic rights."

[About anti-trans legislation] "Adult lawmakers are leveraging the power bestowed upon them by American voters to target children. Children! Let that sink in. Young people who would be impacted by these bills aren't even old enough to vote yet. If you're not appalled, you're not paying attention."

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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.

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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.