Do you recognize this lady? Does the name Cynthia Germanotta ring any bells? How about... Lady Gaga's MOM!!??? Yes, that is Mama Gaga at Garden State Equality's Legends Gala about to present awards to 7 bullied students whose testimonies helped get the country's toughest anti-bullying legislation passed. As the mother of one of the LGBT community's strongest allies, it was incredibly movingly to hear her speak about her own daughter's struggles as a teen, but what topped even that was when she put her cell phone up to the mic so that Lady Gaga herself could say a few words directly to these brave kids.
Oh, and did I mention that Papa Gaga was there too? Or that I was sitting AT THEIR TABLE WITH THEM? It was very cool & I have to thank my friends Jack & Jon for making it all happen (for me, for Garden State Equality, and especially for those kids who were smiling from ear-to-ear the whole night.)
If you're interested in donating to or reading more about Garden State Equality, please check out their site www.gardenstateequality.org!
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