100 Women We Love: Class of 2009
Once again, we celebrate our favorite out and proud women. As difficult as it is to narrow it down to just 100, this year’s eclectic list includes artists, athletes, club promoters, community organizers, entertainers, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, politicians and plaintiffs, who are making a difference in our world and the world at large.
Lea Robinson
A former college basketball champ and Division I women’s basketball coach, Lea Robinson now works with organizations such as It Takes a Team! and The National Center for Lesbian Rights to help eradicate homophobia in sports. She says, “I had spent a year coaching in a very homophobic setting and decided that in my next job I would be honest initially about myself and my partner. I began presenting on and chairing panel discussions surrounding homophobia in athletics at various conferences.” Also a performer, Robinson appears in Room For Cream, a lesbian serial at La Mama E.T.C. in New York City, and is currently at work on her own one-woman show. She says there are definitely some similarities between team sports and live theater. “The basketball court was very similar to what the stage is for me now. It is a place of exploration, magic, chemistry, courage, and most importantly, connection and it’s a BLAST!” -CB
Remember, these are in no particular order because we love them all!
