Renee Raab called for an “immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza” during her acceptance speech for a GLAAD Media Award in Los Angeles last night.
Rapp, who won the award in the Outstanding Musical Artist category for her album Interscope Snow angelShe began her speech on a funny note, saying that she “loves my identity” and appreciated GLAAD for acknowledging how “talented and sexy” we are. Yes, the most attractive people are gay, and no one is surprised.
The singer and actress then said: “We are in a room of very influential people, very special people, which is exciting and also a great honor to be a part of that. Having said that, I would like to take the opportunity to show support and call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
As the audience applauded, Rapp continued to urge the audience to “please keep standing up for yourselves, keep standing up for your friends, your gay friends, and those who can’t stand up for themselves.”
The party was held at the Los Angeles Beverly Hilton last night, and a party is scheduled to take place in New York on May 11 at the Hilton Midtown.
The Los Angeles GLAAD gala will stream on Hulu on March 29.
Check out Rapp’s speech below.