Biden press sec refuses to accept gay press award in solidarity with Hollywood strike: report

Deadline reported that inaugural award is specifically meant to commemorate the “LGBTQ+ community in the media.”

Jean-Pierre is the first openly LGBT White House press secretary. In October of last year, Jean-Pierre shared her “coming out” story with the White House press corps in honor of "Coming Our Day."

Outfest is a pro-LGBT nonprofit that aims to create “visibility to diverse LGBTQIA+ stories and empowers storytellers, building empathy to drive meaningful social change.”

“Outfest is thrilled to recognize the continued contributions of Karine Jean-Pierre for her barrier breaking and historic achievement in Press and Media,” Outfest Board Co-President Nii-Quartelai Quartey said.

"Throughout her career," Quartey said," the Black and LGBTQ+ community has been reminded of what is possible. Our fellow Americans have been reminded of our humanity and inherent dignity. Our Outfest Press Fellows have been inspired.”

The move by Jean-Pierre to skip the event comes after actors Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone revealed that they will both skip attending the same event. The pair also won an award but instead will plan on working with the Hollywood strikers.