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BECCA BALINT Like many Americans, Becca Balint spent the afternoon of January 6, 2021, in “a state of shock.” It was then Balint, then a Vermont state senator, made the […]

BELINDA CARROLL Belinda Carroll is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actress, and activist who has made a name for herself through her hilarious, bold, and groundbreaking work. Originally from Portland, Oregon, […]

BRITTANI NICHOLS A clarity moment earlier this year put multi-hyphenate entertainer, Brittani Nichols, on the map. Originally from Chicago, Nichols has appeared onscreen on Emmy-nominated shows Transparent and A Black […]

CHELSEA CONNOR Growing up on a small Caribbean Island, Chelsea Connor was captivated by the natural world from a young age. She spent her childhood observing the birds, sea urchins, […]

BROOKLYN WRIGHT “Nothing makes me happier than to open doors and blaze a path [that] others can follow,” says Brooklyn Wright. “I have been making room and capacity-building for underrepresented […]

COREY WESTOVER Corey Westover has built a professional career advocating for sexual and reproductive health and justice, particularly for marginalized and oppressed communities. “My professional career has been dedicated to […]

CRYSTAL JANG At age 13, Crystal Jang realized she was attracted to other girls. Now almost 77, she has spent six decades as an activist, educator, community organizer, and proud […]

DOROTTYA REDAI Dorottya Redai joined Labrisz Lesbian Association in 2004, not long after coming out to herself. She was drawn by the Budapest non-profit’s school outreach program, Getting to Know […]

DOT WILKINSON Dorothy Elsie “Dot” Wilkinson died in March 2023, but her century on Earth packed a punch. According to friend and biographer Lynn Ames, Wilkinson is the only member […]

DEVERY JACOBS “Growing up on my [reservation], there hadn’t been many people who were like me who I knew to be out. I just hadn’t seen that representation in my […]

LEE KIMBALL OUTLAW BARMORE Dr. Lee Kimball Outlaw Barmore has looked after the well-being of children since 1991, when she first trained as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children […]

ERICA FREED MARKER “I didn’t go to film school,” Emmy-nominated television editor Erica Freed Marker says. “I learned on the job through the generosity and mentorship of my colleagues,” including […]

SHANNON WONG LERNER Dr. Shannon Wong Lerner, Ph.D., is a renowned communications trainer and motivational speaker whose mission is to empower and uplift disenfranchised voices. “In my work, I help […]

EUREKA O’HARA “To say times were hard is truly an understatement,” says Eureka O’Hara of her East Tennessee country childhood. “So being able to provide for my family in a […]

ERIN REED Erin Reed is a Washington D.C.-based journalist, content creator, and activist making an indelible mark in journalism and on the lives of trans folks with her unwavering dedication […]

EMMA BERRIGAN (AKA EMSKIII) “As a queer, red-headed woman, I am no stranger to adversity,” Emma Berrigan says. “Less than 3% of the popularized music in the world is produced […]

GENUWINE BEAUTY Kenyatta Brown, also known as Genuwine Beauty, is a fearless trans woman and independent artist breaking barriers in the music industry. “I want people to see me as […]

GABRIELLE HITCHENS As an employee in the corporate world, Gabrielle Hitchens moved around the country, working and living in several states. “No matter where I lived, I struggled to find […]

GINA YASHERE “I had come out to friends and family, but I’d never come out publicly in England because I didn’t want to give them something else to box me […]

GERALDINE FERMIN “I wanted to work somewhere where we could do something about food waste,” Geraldine Fermin says. “I’ve seen so much poverty all over the world that I wanted […]

GLYNN AKA HIGHGNX Glynn, also known as Highgnx, is here for a good time, and much more. According to her bio, the Brooklyn-based producer and DJ “works to unify and […]

ROSE MONTOYA “I’m honestly surprised by how much has actually changed since I’ve become a content creator full time,” Rose Montoya reflects. Only a few years ago, the Latine, bisexual, […]

KAGUYA Meet Kaguya, a trailblazing Korean American model, influencer, photographer, musician, and entrepreneur. Kaguya, who identifies as nonbinary as well as female, didn’t always plan on becoming a model or […]

APRIL KAE “Growing up, I was surrounded by the rich, musical heritage of Motown legends, which ignited my love for bass guitar and soulful expression,” April Kae says. “As I […]

BRITTNEY AND CHERELLE GRINER Brittney Griner (right) is considered one of the best female basketball players in the world. The WNBA All-Star and Olympic Gold medalist began her basketball career […]

HALLIE HALPERN “I specialize in creating icons—pun intended!” jokes Miami-based brandbuilder and influencer Hallie Halpern. As a child, Halpern remembers, “I couldn’t wait to grow up so I could be […]

STEVI SHARI “When I was in the military you were not allowed to be gay,” says Stevi Shari of her time in the U.S. Navy. “‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ was […]

TANYA SARACHO Tanya Saracho’s journey began on a table. “I started with my parents plopping me on top of the dining room table to tell a joke or recite a […]

ZOLITA Zolita grew up writing songs and playing bluegrass, but filmmaking was her ultimate goal—until she had an epiphany. “When I was studying film at NYU, I fell in love […]

IRENE TU Irene Tu got into comedy for two simple reasons. “A girl I liked in high school told me I was funny,” she says. “And also, I was a […]

JENNIFER LANIER A Two-Spirit Native American and African American writer, actor, and director, Jennifer Lanier has always felt at home on the stage. But as a queer person of color, […]

JEWEL CADET Jewel Cadet, aka Jewel The Gem, is a Brooklyn-born and raised survivor, healer, educator, entertainer, and entrepreneur. As an unapologetic abolitionist and freedom fighter for Black queer and […]

JESSIE GENDER Since childhood, shows like Star Trek have inspired Jessie Earl—better known as her YouTube handle Jessie Gender—in more ways than one. “They gave me the conviction and belief […]

JESSICA KIRSON Being female and gay “has made it a lot harder” to make it in comedy, says Jessica Kirson. “It has taken a lot longer to get to where […]

JOY OLADOKUN Joy Oladokun is cataloging her life through music. Her 2023 album, Proof of Life, is the most recent entry—and one that comes from a darkly reflective place. “I […]

KALI REIS “Being someone who identifies as Two -Spirit has impacted [me] in so many ways,” says boxer and actor Kali Reis. “I have always known I was ‘different’ in […]