Trans Pioneer Bernie Wagenblast Grand Marshal at NYC Pride

0:00It's April 28th. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, your AI-powered entertainment report. NYC Pride just dropped a big name for their 2026 March Grand Marshals, spotlighting out trans women leading the way. First up was actress Dominic Jackson from Pose, then Peppermint from RuPaul's Drag Race, and now the third is Bernie Wagenblast, the 69-year-old voice you've heard on every New York City Subway since 2009. She's the trans journalist behind those classic announcements, like next downtown two-train approaching, and she socially transitioned three years ago. At age 66, beyond trans and news, she runs a daily newsletter, podcasts, and voice gigs that blew up post-transition, including a Cleo Award and announcing mayor. Zoran Mamdani's inauguration, Wagenblast stilt about the honor, especially after Marching in last year's Pride with her SAG after crew, and watching from the crowd in 20. 24.

1:00She owns her privileges as a late transitioning white woman in the support of New York area, contrasting spots like Texas or Idaho. She draws inspiration from the 1960s civil rights fighters, from Dr. King to everyday folks facing real danger, applying those lessons to, today's trans struggles. For the for all of us theme, she pledges to stay put and fight, refusing to bail like some, holding onto that trans joy no matter what. More marshals drop soon, forth on April 28th and 5th May 5th, keeping the momentum rolling toward real change on the horizon.