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<p>Ricky Martin is being honoured for his work to encourage equal rights for the gay community.</p>
<p>The 39-year-old Puerto Rican pop singer, who came out last year, will receive the Vito Russo award from the Gay &#038; Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) at its annual Media Awards in New York next month.</p>
<p>Glee star Kristin Chenoweth is also being honoured by the organisation for her work to promote better understanding.</p>
<p>GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios said: &#8220;Ricky coming out was a game changer for many gay and transgender Latino children, who for too long did not have many out gay people to look up to.</p>
<p>&#8220;Through his music, videos and interviews, Ricky has sent an important message that our community wants the same things all people do: an equal chance to raise our families and take care of our loved ones.&#8221;</p>
<p>Kristin, who played boozy April Rhodes in Glee, last year publicly defended gay actors&#8217; ability to play straight roles.</p>
<p>She will be presented with the Vanguard Award at an event in Los Angeles on April 10.</p>
<p>&#8220;When allies like Kristin take such powerful stands against anti-gay sentiments in the media, it sends an important message of equality,&#8221; Jarrett added.</p>
<p>&#8220;It is a privilege to honour such a talented and conscientious advocate for fairness towards the LGBT community.&#8221;</p>
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