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NICO GOES BEYOND

Nico Tortorella says knowing LGBTQ+ history is “of the utmost importance, no matter where you stand in the community, or just as a human being.”

We caught up with the 32-year-old while they were serving as an ambassador for Stonewall Day, a global campaign created by Pride Live, whose mission is to “elevate awareness and support for the Stonewall legacy and the continuing struggle for full LGBTQ+ equality.” The virtual event included a special message to the LGBTQ+ community from President Barack Obama as well as dozens of celebrity appearances.

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