100 Women We Love

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 […]