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.
Maro Hagopian
Born in Detroit, raised in Las Vegas and now residing in Brooklyn, Maro Hagopian’s celebrity, lifestyle and portrait photography has been featured in the New York Times, Spin Magazine, the Village Voice and TimeOut New York. For years, Maro has been the official photographer for several premiere New York City parties, including Choice C*nts, Banned and Bowie Ball. Her style employs vivid color to capture the emotional impact, energy, and spiritual and sexual allure of her subjects. “I am so lucky that the women who let me photograph them can feel safe enough to express themselves and their sexuality in front of my camera,” she says. Emphasizing the idea that freedom and confidence are gorgeous in every shape, color, form and size, Maro has contributed to giving the queer community more visibility and exposure. -EI
