the group was joined by GLAAD president Sarah Kate Ellis
the show's creator is an out lesbian
'Queen Sugar' is the actor's first trans role
GLAAD is also urging its social media followers to join the campaign
the actors describe their identities in GLAAD PSA
proceeds from the song will be donated to the Contigo Fund
films include less LGBT people of color than any other year
the transgender high school student appeared alongside actress AnnaSophia Robb
the film was edited for language
past honorees have included Robert De Niro, Patti Labelle
