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.
Jacqueline Sharlup
Jacqueline Sharlup began her career as a private chef, later turning her dedication to nutritious eating and health-conscious food preparation into the Bayshore, New York restaurant Tula Kitchen. Mixing good food with upscale décor, Tula has become a local favorite. “Tula Kitchen is a hotspot for diverse couples to come and just be themselves,” she says. “The atmosphere provides a sense of unity and camaraderie in Bayshore.” A longtime supporter of the Human Rights Campaign and the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus, Sharlup will soon open the performance space Tula After Dark to feature crowd-pleasing, community-based events like gay speed dating, magic acts, comedy nights and drag shows. -CB
