Dustin Lance Black and CNN will be the honorees of the Trevor project, which works toward suicide prevention and helps as a suicide hotline helping youth at risk.
Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and leading news network CNN are set to be honored at the ninth annual Trevor New York gala on June 29 at Capitale in New York City. Event proceeds benefit The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
Dustin Lance Black, screenwriter of the two-time Academy Award-winning biopic “Milk,” is being honored with The Trevor Hero Award. This award annually honors an individual who, through his or her example, support, volunteerism and/or occupation, is an inspiration to LGBTQ youth. In addition to his groundbreaking work on the “Milk” screenplay, Black has become an influential and articulate supporter of LGBTQ youth, even vocalizing his support for the next generation in his Oscar® acceptance speech.
“It's a privilege to be honored by The Trevor Project because its priorities are my own. Its tireless efforts to create and maintain life lines for at risk youth, and its commitment to ensuring all young people are valued, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity are literally lifesaving,” said Dustin Lance Black. “It is so important that this country's youth know that a brighter future filled with equal rights, equal-opportunity, and full acceptance lie ahead. As Harvey Milk so often said, 'We gotta give 'em hope,' and The Trevor Project is filling that need."
CNN, a news network that has paved the way for comprehensive, accurate and timely coverage of news events, is being honored with The Trevor Commitment Award. This award annually recognizes a company or organization that, through its policies, initiatives and other efforts, demonstrates a commitment to LGBTQ causes and is a prominent, public example of corporate acceptance of individuals regardless of sexual orientation. CNN has been at the forefront of covering issues affecting the LGBTQ community, consistently doing so both fairly and factually. Soledad O’Brien, CNN anchor and special correspondent, will accept the award on the network’s behalf. “I am honored to accept this award. CNN remains committed to covering stories that are relevant to diverse audiences and we applaud The Trevor Project for raising awareness about these important issues and the harmful consequences of discrimination,” said O'Brien, CNN.
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