Struggle & Resistance Achievement & Excellence

June 2018

Ryan Murphy's FX drama Pose, set in New York City's 1987 ballroom scene, premiered with the largest cast of transgender actors of color in the history of scripted television. Co-created with transgender women of color including Janet Mock and Our Lady J, the show won critical acclaim and a Peabody Award.

Events

June 3, 2018
Pose premieres with largest cast of transgender actors of color in TV history
Ryan Murphy's FX drama Pose, set in New York City's 1987 ballroom scene, premiered with the largest cast of transgender actors of color in the history of scripted television. Co-created with transgender women of color including Janet Mock and Our Lady J, the show won critical acclaim and a Peabody Award.
June 25, 2018
James Harden wins NBA MVP Award
James Harden won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award after averaging 30.4 points per game for the Houston Rockets, leading them to the second-best record in the league. Harden's revolutionary use of step-back three-pointers and drawing fouls transformed modern offensive basketball strategy.