On FX's history-making Pose, Mj Rodriguez's Blanca Rodriguez-Evangelista is a symbol of hope, optimism and fight. The HIV-positive house mother, in season two of the drama from Ryan Murphy and Steven Canals, fought for herself both personally and professionally, battling both AIDS and a transphobic landlord who burned down her business.
Plus, the character also inspired others — namely Billy Porter's Pray Tell — to join her and become leaders within their community in a bid to set an example for the next generation.
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