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Activist & Editor in Chief of Wear Your Voice
Ashlee Marie Preston is Editor in Chief of “Wear Your Voice” magazine,and the first transgender editor of a feminist publication.
Slam Poet; Explores Social Injustice and Gender Identity Issues
Lerato "Lee" Mokobe is a slam poet who explores social injustice and gender identity issues.
Activist & Sexuality Educator
Ericka Hart is a Black Queer Femme activist, writer, highly acclaimed speaker, and award-winning sexuality educator.
Critical Race Theory Scholar, Author, Professor of Sociology & Africana Studies
Crystal Marie Fleming is Professor of Sociology and Africana Studies and Associate Faculty in the Department of Women's.
British model, Award-Winning Asexual Activist,
Yasmin Benoit is a British model, award-winning asexual activist, writer, speaker.
Comedian, Writer, Activist & Correspondent for "The Daily Show"
Jaboukie Young-White is a comedian, writer and filmmaker from Chicago...
Legal Fellow at African Services Committee & Founder Queer Black immigrant project (QBip)
Tsion Gurmu is the Legal Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI), the nation’s first national immigrant.
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.
Golden Globe Nominated Actress, Best Known for her Role in "Hairspray"
Golden Globe nominee Nikki Blonsky captured the hearts of audiences around the world
Writer, Producer
Ryan Patrick Murphy is an American screenwriter, director and producer. Murphy is best known for creating/co-creating/producing a number of successful television series, including Nip/Tuck (2003–10), Glee (2009–15), American Horror Story…
Transgender Actress, Model & Activist Known for HBO's "Euphoria"
Hunter Schafer is a transgender actress, model and activist known for playing Jules in HBO's "Euphoria" series alongside Zendaya and Barbie Ferreira.
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…
Award-Winning LGBTQ Navajo Filmmaker & Emmy-Nominated Director
Sydney Freeland is an award-winning LGBTQ Navajo filmmaker.
Coaching with the Kansas City Chiefs, First Openly LGBTQ+ Coach in the NFL, Former Offensive Assistant Coach, San Francisco 49ers
The first woman and openly gay coach to coach in a Super Bowl, former San Francisco 49ers Offensive Assistant Coach Katie Sowers paves the way for equality in the workplace.…
Correspondent, VICE, Contributor, Telemundo & MSNBC
Paola Ramos is an author, Emmy award-winning journalist and Latinx advocate.
Author, Activist, and Founder of Together Rising
Glennon Doyle is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller UNTAMED
Viral BuzzFeed Writer, Producer, Director, and Actress
Ashly is a writer, director, and producer. Formerly of BuzzFeed, she is currently a story editor on Freeform’s Good Trouble. Most recently she served as a Senior Producer on the Biden/Harris campaign…
Freestyle Skier and Olympic Silver Medalist, LGBTQ Advocate, Athlete & Actor
Gus Kenworthy is one of a kind, not only for his skiing, but also for his personality, determination, advocacy, and heart. Born in Chelmsford, Essex, UK, Gus’ family moved to…
Comedian, Writer, and Actor, and Cast Member on Saturday Night Live
Punkie Johnson is a comedian and writer from New Orleans, Louisiana who just joined the cast of Saturday Night Live for its 45th season. Recent credits include Space Force (Netflix), A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO), Corporate (Comedy Central), Adam…
Marriage Equality Advocate
Having achieved in 2015 the goal he had pursued for 32 years, dubbed “the indispensable man in bringing marriage equality to America” by Andrew Sullivan, and “the godfather of gay marriage”…
Former Writer, Producer & Star, BuzzFeed's "Whine About It"
Matt Bellassai is a writer, comedian, and Internet personality, who writes frequently about pop culture, humor, and the struggles of daily life as a twenty-something man-child.
Op-Ed Columnist for The New York Times, CNN Contributor, New York Times Bestselling Author of Fire Shut Up in My Bones, Author of The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto
Charles M. Blow is an Op-Ed columnist at The New York Times, where his column appears on Mondays and Thursdays. Mr. Blow’s columns tackle hot-button issues such as social justice, racial equality,…
Food & Wine Connoisseur, Netflix's Queer Eye & Bestselling Author
Antoni Porowski is a New York Times Bestselling Author and star of Netflix’s hit series Queer Eye. As Queer Eye’s food and wine expert, the self-taught cook brings with him…
Actress, Model, Dancer & Activist
Leyna Bloom is an actress, model, dancer and activist. She first gained notoriety in the New York City ballroom community for her contributions to the House of Miyake-Mugler.
Actress, Netflix's "Outer Banks"
Madison Bailey stars in the Netflix’s series Outer Banks, as ‘Kiara’. The show is set on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where a tight-knit group of teens from the…
Emmy Award-Winning Television Host, Project Runway and Making The Cut
Tim Gunn is an Emmy Award-winning television personality, fashion industry icon and New York Times Bestselling author. He became a household name as co-host and mentor for 16 seasons of Lifetime’s Project Runway,…
Broadway Star, American Idol Semi-Finalist, Youtube Personality & Star of MTV's Todrick
Todrick Hall blends activism and art during a compelling live experience that inspires audiences to believe they can accomplish anything when they take control of their destinies.
Co-Creator, FX's POSE
Steven Canals is the Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning co-creator, executive producer, director, and writer of the FX drama series, POSE.
Star, 13 Reasons Why
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Tommy Dorfman was first known for her role as Ryan Shaver in Netflix's 13 Reasons Why. She has also starred alongside Alan Cumming in Jeremy O.…
Teacher & Arts Education Advocate
Chasten Buttigieg, husband of former mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, has become a popular figure in his own right. The teacher's wit, intimate social media musings, and polished speeches…
Bestselling Author & Founder of It Gets Better Project
Dan Savage is a writer, TV personality, and LGBT activist best known for his political and social commentary, as well as his honest approach to sex, love, and relationships.
Columnist, MSNBC; Former Editor-at-Large, Buzzfeed and Host of AM2DM; Former Editor-in-Chief of The Advocate
Zach Stafford is an award-winning journalist who currently serves as a columnist at MSNBC. He most recently served as editor-at-large of BuzzFeed and the host of the daily news podcast BuzzFeed…
Award-Winning Historian of LGBTQ+ Politics and Culture
Dr. Eric Cervini is an award-winning historian of LGBTQ+ politics and culture. He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College and received his Ph.D. in history from the University of…
Award-Winning Writer, Director & Producer of Netflix's Dear White People
Justin Simien is the creator, writer, director and producer of the critically acclaimed feature, Dear White People, which debuted at Sundance where it won the Breakthrough Talent Award, then was nominated…
Academy Award-Winning Screenwriter, Milk
Dustin Lance Black is an Academy Award® winning filmmaker, writer, and social activist. He won the Oscar and two WGA Awards for his screenplay MILK, the biopic of activist Harvey…
Actor on FX's "Pose"; Model and Social Activist
Indya Moore is an actor, model, social activist, writer, and director.
Actress, X-Men and Love, Simon
Alexandra Shipp is best known for her role as the iconic mohawked super heroine "Storm" in Twentieth Century Fox’s X-Men franchise and her role in the critically acclaimed film Love, Simon. Shipp stars as…
Actor & Activist
For the past 25 years, Alan Cumming has forged a career that is as idiosyncratic and diverse as it successful.
Chairman of L1 Energy & Acclaimed Author of 7 Elements That Changed the World
Lord John Browne shares rare and valuable perspectives as a former CEO of one of the most recognized and influential companies in history. His story encompasses the insights gained as…
Award-Winning Actress
Two-time Academy Award-winning, three-time Emmy-winning, and two-time Golden Globe-winning actress, director, and producer, Sally Field has been one of the most versatile and durable talents in Hollywood for more than…