The legendary pop star has supported the LGBT community for decades
Halsey, Ava DuVernay also received recognition
past winners include Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson
Netflix raked in the highest number of nominations for TV shows
the transgender high school student appeared alongside actress AnnaSophia Robb
the actress addresses the first daughter, 'one Jewish mother to another'
past honorees have included Robert De Niro, Patti Labelle
the singer will be honored at just 21 years old
