Our LGBTQ+ heroes also includes allies - many of them, too many to separately write about, but there is one who always inspires me: Lin-Manuel Miranda. He's a playwright, lyricist, composer, singer, actor, producer, and activist. Oh and a bunch of other things. Most of you already know that.
Now when you work in the theatre, there's a good chance you will run into some gay people, but that doesn't necessarily mean you will be supportive. Lin-Manuel Miranda is not only supportive, he inspires.
Back in 2016, right after the horrific Pulse nightclub massacre, Miranda won a Tony Award and his moving acceptance speech will long be remembered. "And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love. Cannot be killed or swept aside," he said in part.
Shorty afterward, he began selling a shirt at his official merchandise site which benefitted Equality Florida, a gay and lesbian advocacy group supporting victims of the Pulse shootings. On the front of the shirt if said "Love cannot be killed or swept aside. Now fill the world with music, love and pride." On the back, "Love is love is love is love is love is love."
The world can never have too much love. Thank for inspiring us Mr Miranda and thanks for all the love!
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