100 Women We Love Class of 2010
A Houston, Texas native, Annise Parker has remained close to her roots. She was sworn in as the 61st mayor of Houston in January, becoming only the second woman and first openly gay person to hold that office. She graduated from Rice University and worked for two decades in the oil and gas industry, with 18 of those years spent at the Houston-based Mosbacher Energy Company. For ten years, she co-owned Inklings, a Houston-based independent gay bookstore. Parker was involved in Houston politics for several years prior to becoming mayor, serving six years as a member of the City Council and one six-year term as Houston City Controller. -CB
As the first decade of the new millennium comes to an end, we take a moment to celebrate 100 out lesbians who have made the past year one of inspiring change and amazing progress.
Trajik
Originally a spoken-word artist, Tragik toured the US with her brand of political rap before teaming up with producer Stylo to add a mix of dance, electro-pop and hip-hop sounds to her flow. Born Florencia Garcia Carcagno in Argentina, the multi-talented 24-year-old has also built a following as a photographer and filmmaker in San Francisco. “I hope to give inspiration to other young women from various backgrounds to pursue their dreams at whatever cost,” she says. “We only live once; therefore we owe it to ourselves to live with no regret.” -CB
