'Riverdale' to Get an Award From the Gay Rights Education Group

Archie comics adapted series, Riverdale continues to be a talking point yet again, and the fans of the show actually have yet another reason to smile and be happy about. one of the highlights of the show has been the subtle portrayal of LGBTQ relationships without being preachy at the same time being informative and supportive.

To honor the same, the show is all set to receive an award from the gay rights education group. Yes! That's right. According to a report in The Hollywood Reporter, The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network announced Monday that Riverdale will be honored with its Gamechanger Award. The group cited the show's "groundbreaking storytelling about LGBTQ relationships" as to why it was chosen to receive the honor.

As known, the CW series is a modern take on the Archie comics characters. Its stars include K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, and Madelaine Petsch.

The group known as GLSEN was founded in 1990 to address LGBTQ issues in K-12 education.