14 LGBTQ+ Characters Who Forged the Path For Representation on TV

It's difficult to choose just one character from Pose, which set a new standard for trans and queer representation in the Black and Latinx communities. However, housemother Blanca Evangelista is quite certainly the heart of the show. She stands as a symbol of hope, showing audiences that if you stay true to yourself and keep your heart open, you can have everything you ever wanted — no matter who you are. This earth-shattering performance even earned Mj Rodriguez an Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in a drama series earlier this year, making her the first trans woman ever to receive a nomination in the category.