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LGBTQ:
Author & LGBTQ Activist
From the early days of AIDs activism to marriage equality, civil rights icon Jones has been a driving force behind the most important gains made by the LGBTQ community over the past four decades.
Actress, Transparent & LGBT Advocate
Trace Lysette is an actress and advocate best known for her role of 'Shea' on Amazon's critically acclaimed series, Transparent. She is a strong advocate for transgender rights and representation in Hollywood.
Former NFL Player, Corporate Inclusion Advisor & Educator
A thought leader, advocate and writer on gender, race and orientation equality and intersectionality, Davis is the NFL’s first LGBTQ+ consultant and works with numerous pro teams.
Award-Winning Comedy Writer
A trailblazing woman in stand-up comedy and a best-selling author, Leifer shares her views on women’s issues, her Jewish roots, human rights, acknowledging that she was gay at 40, and her incredible career.
Olympic Diver & Author
By 16, Greg Louganis won his first Olympic medal, and at 24 he became the first man in 56 years to win two gold medals in diving by winning both the platform and springboard events.
Actress & Singer
Known for her roles in Eve's Bayou and Friday Night Lights, speaker Jurnee Smollett is also a member of ANSA, which combats HIV/AIDS and assists at-risk youth.
Lead Attorney on the DOMA Gay Rights Case
Kaplan earned national acclaim when she argued—and won— the Supreme Court case that struck down DOMA and produced one of the most important civil rights decisions of our time.
Executive Director of the ACLU
The first Latino and openly gay head of the ACLU, Romero has transformed the ACLU into an organizational powerhouse championing civil liberties, individual freedom and human rights.