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Alicia Roth WeigelIntersectional Intersex AdvocateAlicia Roth Weigel is an activist and author working to improve the landscape for marginalized populations in the South and…
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Ani DiFrancoFolk/Punk icon and founder of Righteous BabeWidely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani DiFranco is the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the…
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Anita CameronDisability Rights Icon, #NotDeadYetAnita Cameron is a disability justice activist who has been involved in social change activism and community organizing for 43…
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Anthony RappBroadway Icon, Actor, ActivistAnthony Rapp started his career at the age of six, and received his first professional job at the age of…
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Ayanna Sanaa DavisPhenomenally AutisticAyanna Sanaa Davis is an internationally recognized autism advocate and visionary leader advancing equity, visibility, and empowerment for autistic people…
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Blair ImaniCreator of Smarter in Seconds and bestselling author of Read This to Get SmarterBlair Imani is a critically acclaimed historian, author, educator, and influencer. Her scholarship spans the subjects of intersectionality, gender studies,…
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Brandon WolfPulse Nightclub survivor is advocating from the intersections.LGBTQ Civil Rights advocate and nationally-recognized gun safety activist Brandon Wolf is a dynamic public speaker with a powerful personal…
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Brea BakerUsing culture to fuel impact and build political powerBrea is a skilled communications strategist, influencer engagement professional, activist/organizer, and social impact advisor. She has contributed to dozens of…
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Cece TelferFirst openly transgender person to win an NCAA titleCeCé Telfer is a Jamaican-American athlete who, in June 2019, became the first openly transgender woman to win a NCAA…
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Dr. Jonathan LassiterCulturally Informed Psychologist and Author of “How I Know What People Are Crazy”Jonathan Mathias Lassiter, PhD, is a polymath whose mission is to help others heal and thrive. He is a licensed…
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Elora DoddAutistic Comedian, Influencer, and AdvocateElora Dodd entertains while she educates, as an Autistic comedian and advocate. She believes that comedy is not the opposite…
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Ernest OwensAward-winning journalist and CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC.Ernest Owens is an award-winning journalist and CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC. He is the President of the Philadelphia…
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Flamy GrantThe shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen is making a joyful noise on the Christian Music ChartsThe comedy queen with the blistering voice, Flamy Grant is a gospel & roots musician from the Bible Belt who…
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Geena RoceroModel/Transgender Activist/Founder of Gender Proud/Author of “Horse Barbie”Geena Rocero, born and raised in Manila, Philippines, is a four time Emmy Nominated and an Award Winning Producer, Writer…
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Heather Matarazzo“The Princess Diaries” co-star and Mental Health activistHeather Matarazzo has over two decades of award-winning and critically acclaimed performances in both major studio film as well as…
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Jeffrey MarshNonbinary, genderfluid author of “How To Be You”.Jeffrey Marsh’s TikToks and compassionate short-form videos have over one billion views. Jeffrey is a bestselling author, viral TikTok and…
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Jeremy SteeleThe Skeptic PastorJeremy Steele is a queer pastor and one of the most followed progressive faith voices online, with nearly a million…
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Jim FieldingAll Pride, No Ego: A Queer Executive's Journey to Living and Leading AuthenticallyJim Fielding teaches radical kindness as a leadership operating system, the kind that shows up every time, unlike convenient kindness,…
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Leo MacallanModel/Author/Content Creator @thegravelbroLeo Macallan, known online as @thegravelbro, is a transgender TikTok influencer, model, and author. With over one million followers and…
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Lia ThomasFirst trans athlete to win an NCAA D1 ChampionshipLia Thomas is a transgender woman and an athlete and the first trans athlete to win an NCAA D1 Championship.…
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Lux AlptraumAuthor, “Faking It: The Lies Women Tell About Sex – And The Truths They Reveal”Lux Alptraum is a writer, producer, and consultant whose smart commentary has been featured in publications including The New York Times, New…
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Mercury StardustThe Trans Handy Ma’am and NYT #1 Bestselling Author of "Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair”Mercury Stardust is a Professional Home Maintenance Technician, performer, and award-winning activist. Known widely as the Trans Handy Ma’am, her…
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Mia Ives-RubleeMia Ives-Rublee is a disabled transracial adoptee who has dedicated her life’s work to civil rights activism.Mia Ives-Rublee is a disabled transracial adoptee who has dedicated her life’s work to civil rights activism. She began her…
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Michael ArceneauxAuthor of “I Don’t Want To Die Poor” and “I Can’t Date Jesus”Michael Arceneaux is the New York Times bestselling author of I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other…
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Parker MolloySenior Editor at Media Matters for America and UpworthyParker Molloy is a writer whose work has appeared in places like The Guardian, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, VICE, and The…
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R.K. RussellFirst openly LGBTQ+ professional to play in the NFLR.K. Russell is a former professional football player in the NFL, and is a published author, social justice advocate, poet,…
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Richard BrookshireRichard Brookshire is a multi-hyphenate storyteller and reparationist working at the intersection of politics and culture. A nationally recognized political…
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Schuyler BailarFirst openly transgender Division I SwimmerSchuyler is the first trans athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA D1 men’s team, and the only…
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Sean GoldHost, Crippled By CultureSean Gold is a young, black, gay man with a disability, his desire is to enlighten, inform and support others…
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Tarek AliHere To HealTarek Ali is an award-winning storyteller/writer, creator, and actor well-known for his powerful voice that sparks thought-provoking conversations and encourages…
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Tegan and SaraIconic pop/folk duo and LGBTQIA+ trailblazersIn 1995, at the height of grunge music, 15-year-old twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin started their first band in…
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Tiq MilanTransgender ActivistTiq speaks and writes about intersectional leadership, transgender rights, and racial justice. He shares stories of his life and how…
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V SpeharPodcast host and TikTok Journalist/Creator, Under The Desk NewsV Spehar, aka @underthedesknews, is an award-winning, LGBTQIA+ podcast host and social media personality who puts complex news stories into…
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Wilson CruzGround-breaking actor and National Board Chair of GLISTENAward-winning Actor, Producer, Activist, “Actorvist,” and Humanitarian. Cruz starred as Dr. Hugh Culber on the Award-winning Paramount+ series Star Trek:…
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Zach BarackFirst Transgender Actor in the Marvel universeZach Barack is a young transgender actor and musician from the northern suburbs of Chicago. In the summer of 2019,…
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Zahra NoorbakhshIranian-American comedian and host of #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcastZAHRA NOORBAKHSH is a Feminist Muslim, Iranian-American comedian and cohost of the award-winning podcast, #GoodMuslimBadMuslim. The podcast was listed as…
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Zoey LunaTrans Latinx Actress seen in recent remake of “The Craft”Zoey Luna is a pioneering transgender youth activist turned actress from Los Angeles.
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Why The ‘Trans Handy Ma’am’ Is Speaking Out About Housing IssuesThe queer community can face added challenges in establishing a safe space for housing. But a well-known TikTok star and trans advocate is lending her voice to the cause.
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Actor and Activist Wilson Cruz on Advocacy, Storytelling, and Creating a Brighter Future for LGBTQ+ YouthFor actor Wilson Cruz, telling stories onscreen and advocating for LGBTQ young people are inextricably linked.
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Wilson Cruz On ‘The Bravest Knight’, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ And LGBTQ Legacy Of ‘My So-Called Life’s Ricky VasquezIt’s been a long journey (25 years to be exact) since the days of his role as the groundbreaking Ricky Vasquez on My So-Called Life, but Wilson Cruz’s advocacy and…
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Visionary Alliance MemberWilson Cruz currently stars as Dr. Hugh Culber on the 2021 GLAAD, and OUTFEST award-winning Paramount+ series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY.
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Actor Wilson Cruz Is Still Standing Up for Queer StudentsIn 1994, at 20 years old, Wilson Cruz became the first out gay actor to play an out lead character on U.S. primetime television: 15-year-old Enrique “Rickie” Vasquez on the…
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The Advocate spoke with viral TikTok star Leo Macallan on transitioning, masculinity, and just being yourself.For trans men, the chance to participate in sport and exercise can be critical for mental wellbeing. We asked six of them to share their stories
