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CNN & ESPN Columnist; Celebrated Voice on Sports, Race & Gay Rights
LZ Granderson is a political contributor and host of the Life Out Loud podcast for ABC News.
Transgender Activist, Actor & TED Resident
Samy Nour Younes Figaredo is a proud multi-hyphenate
Transgender Activist; National Face of Transgender Student Rights
Grimm’s writing has been published in the Washington Post, People Magazine, the New York Times, and TIME Magazine.
Transgender Rights Activist; Animator, Illustrator & Youtuber
she has ultimately concluded that Social Media is a powerful
Author, Playwright, Trans Trailblazer, Performance Artist & Gender Theorist
Since 1989, trans trailblazer Kate Bornstein
Transgender Model & Advocate; Founder of Gender Proud
Geena Rocero, born and raised in Manila, Philippines, is an Award Winning Producer, Writer, Director, Model, Public Speaker.
Actress, Comedian, Former Correspondent on "The Daily Show" & Co-Host of the "2 Dope Queens" Podcast
Jessica Williams is an actress and comedian who was formerly a senior correspondent on "The Daily Show".
American Track & Field Athlete Competing in Shot Put and Discus Throw; Silver Medalist in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Raven Saunders is an American track and field athlete who competes in the shot put and discus throw
Singer-Songwriter, Rapper, Actress & LGBTQ Advocate
Janelle Monáe is one of the most celebrated artists of our time. An 8-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, performer.
Vocal Percussionist Who Defies Gender & Other Social Constructs
Butterscotch, the vocal percussionist virtuosa, uses her powerful voice to defy gender and music social constructs.
Culinary Historian & Author
Michael W. Twitty is a culinary historian and food writer from the Washington D.C. area.
Activist, Podcaster & Executive Director of Black Transwomen Inc.
Diamond Stylz is one of the premier voices of the millennial black trans community.
Spoken Word Poet, Performing Artist & LGBTQ+ Rights Political Activist
Staceyann Chin is a spoken word poet, actor, and performing artist. She is the author of the new poetry collection.
Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker; Known For TED Talk on the Intersection of Civil Rights & LGBT Rights
Yoruba Richen is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work has been featured on PBS, New York Times Op Doc, Frontline Digital, New York Magazine’s website -The Cut, The Atlantic, and…
The US Army's First Openly Trans Soldier
Shane Ortega is the first openly serving transgender military service member. He was featured in the HBO documentary “The Trans List” and on the History Channel’s “History Now”. Ortega is…
First Transgender Man to Make Team USA, Transgender Advocate, Triathlete & All-American Duathlete
Chris Mosier is a trailblazing athlete, coach, and founder of TransAthlete.com. In 2020 he made history by becoming the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympic Trials in the…