Lenny Yorke
Lenny Yorke was born on August 31, 1962 (to November 15, 2008). He was a prominent fashion designer, and creative director for Style Management. We remember Lenny Yorke, and look f
William Brandon Lacy Campos
William Brandon Lacy Campos was born on August 31, 1977 (to November 9, 2012). He was a poet, writer, social media personality, prolific blogger and columnist, as well as a policy
Anna DeShawn
Anna DeShawn was born on August 30, 1983. She is a media professional, social entrepreneur, and community lover. Anna DeShawn was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Anthony Rainey, an e
Keith Boykin
Keith Boykin was born on August 28, 1965. He is a CNN political commentator, a New York Times best-selling author, assistant adjunct professor of political science at Columbia Univ
Kylar William Broadus
Kylar William Broadus was born on August 28, 1963. The self-described “man of trans experience” is a lawyer, professor, activist, public speaker, and writer. He works at the Tr
Nikky Finney
Nikky Finney was born on August 26, 1957. She is an award-winning American poet, respected academic, and social justice and cultural preservation advocate. In a 2011 interview with
Chris Dickerson
Chris Dickerson was born on August 25, 1939. He is a former professional bodybuilder, model, and opera singer. Dickerson was the first African American AAU Mr. America, the oldest
Waddie Grant
Waddie Grant was born on August 25, 1976. He is a community advocate, event producer, and blogger of The G-Listed. We look forward to publishing his biography in 2018.
Marsha P. Johnson
(1945-1992) “Darling, I want my gay rights now. I think it’s about time the gay brothers and sisters got their rights. And especially the women.” Marsha P. Johnson was born
Earnest Hite
Earnest Hite was born on August 24, 1954 (to January 15, 2008). He was a respected HIV/AIDS and Black gay activist, health educator, and youth worker for community-based groups in