100 Women We Love: Class of 2024
Our annual celebration of epic queer women changing the world.
Our annual celebration of epic queer women changing the world.
The singer and songwriter grew up hearing “you can’t” and is showing the world: hell yes, she can.
“Blacklights & A Mirrored Discoball,” America’s Favorite Pink Pony Girl Tells All.
DAWN ROBINSON-PATRICK AND SKYE PATRICK A lifelong dancer, Dawn Robinson-Patrick (right) was first drawn to arts administration “by my intrinsic desire to understand how to strengthen my craft while providing […]
DAWN ROBINSON-PATRICK AND SKYE PATRICK A lifelong dancer, Dawn Robinson-Patrick (right) was first drawn to arts administration “by my intrinsic desire to understand how to strengthen my craft while providing […]
AUSTA SOMVICHIAN-CLAUSEN AND TORI GEDDES Austa Somvichian-Clausen (left) and Tori Geddes, founders of sapphic cocktail bar concept, grotto, are on a mission. The author-journalist and multi-media art project manager want […]
MIMI HOANG Dr. Mimi Hoang (known as “Dr. Mimi”) is a psychologist and activist who has spent her career advocating for the LGBTQ+ and Asian Pacific Islander communities. With her […]
ANNA MARGARITA ALBELO “By the age of 12, I had a clear vision of my future and told my mom I was going to be President of the United States,” […]
ARLO PARKS “There are ways to glow, ways to see what darts beyond your field of vision, ways to feel visible,” proclaims the affirmations section of Arlo Parks’ website. It’s […]
ASHLEY BARTLETT “I was an introverted kid who spent a lot of time reading Nancy Drew,” says writer and editor Ashley Bartlett. “Writing was a natural progression.” Bartlett hit enviable […]
AURORA GUERRERO “Film has the unique ability to provoke conversation and shift culture,” says Aurora Guerrero. “As a queer BIPOC, it’s vital to my well-being, and that of my family’s, […]
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 […]
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 […]