website<\/a>, the foundation \u201craises funds and fights for LGBTQ+ equality and justice through our flagship programming and support of grassroots organizations, activists and communities that often go unrecognized by major funding institutions.\u201d<\/p>\nWhile on stage, Elliot <\/strong>took the time denounce the rollback of LGBTQ2+ rights, as did Tegan and Sara<\/strong>.<\/p>\nKeep reading to see what they said\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWe are at a time in history where the rights of LGBTQ2+ people are being revoked, restricted and eliminated throughout the world, and the effects are devastating,\u201d Elliot<\/strong> said, before going into talking about the foundation, which he is a board member of, and the sisters\u2019 work.<\/p>\nDuring their acceptance speech, Sara<\/strong> shared, \u201cReceiving this recognition is meaningful, but also a reflection of the complexities our community faces today. If the world were not so hostile to 2S LGBTQ+ people, we would see ourselves purely as musicians. Advocating for our community\u2019s rights is a great privilege, and we are dedicated to confronting any form of discrimination that threatens the well-being of our community.\u201d <\/p>\nYou can watch Tegan and Sara<\/strong>\u2018s full acceptance speech right here\u2026<\/p>\n