Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers have put their money where their mouths are in the fight against transphobia. The Las Culturistas podcast hosts, while receiving the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards, announced they were donating $10,000 to Equality Kansas in response to the state's recent and immediate revocation of transgender people's driver's licenses . Onstage at the Beverly Hilton Thursday, the pair called the Republican-controlled legislature's act "unconscionable and inhumane." "We can’t accept this award without condemning the rampant, active transphobia from this administration and its supporters. And we are also here to let them know in advance that they are fighting a losing battle," Rogers said. "Because when we gather in rooms like this, we are always going to have each other's backs." "If you’re in this room tonight, you are a leader in our community of LGBTQ+ people and allies, which also means that you are one of the fortunate ones who is able to materially enjoy a room like this while so many are not," Rogers added. "Our message to those people who are not here tonight, many in frightening places, is that you are not alone. You are not left behind by us. You are our family and everyone here will fight for you and alongside you." Trans rights — and the fight for them — were top of mind at the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Accepting an award for Outstanding TV Journalism Segment alongside Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels, Laverne Cox received a standing ovation for her remarks condemning the rise of American fascism and political attacks against trans people. "Nothing that is going on should be normalized. Experts are saying we are on our way to a genocide of trans Americans," the trans actress warned. She slammed the well-funded right-wing political structure seeking to "systemically dehumanize trans people to make us subhuman." Brushing aside the claim of "protecting women and children," Cox said that if conservatives actually believed this, they would "prosecute the motherfuckers who are in the Epstein files." Sarah Kate Ellis, the CEO of GLAAD, delivered hopeful remarks about the power of community to conquer the lies about LGBTQ+ people in media. "We know who we are," Ellis said. "We believe in freedom. We believe in letting people be who they are. We believe in love. We are rebels. We are the original influencers. And we are undeniable. So let’s share our voices, our stories, our whole selves. Let’s give it our all. Together, this big, powerful, diverse, patriotic family will continue building a future that’s fair, a future that’s just, and a future that’s free." This year's GLAAD Awards also honored Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson with the LGBTQ+ media nonprofit's Vanguard Award — and surprised the crowd with a prize for Liza Minnelli , who appeared onstage at the conclusion of the program with a phalanx of dancers. The audience sang "Happy Birthday" to the icon, with host Jonathan Bennett bringing out a cake with candles. "You make me so proud because you're strong and you stand up for what you believe. You really do. And it's so nice to be here with you," Liza told the crowd.