Park Cannon
Park Cannon was born on June 6, 1991. When she was elected as the youngest member of the Georgia House of Representatives in 2016, she was one of just four openly LGBTQ Black lawma
Laverne Cox
(b. 1972) “Each and every one of us has the capacity to be an oppressor. I want to encourage each and every one of us to interrogate how we might be an oppressor and how we might
Lena Waithe
(b. 1984) “My mission is to provide a space for people to grow, while making work that people can look at and say, ‘That broke a barrier.’” Lena Waithe was born on
Andrea Jenkins
(b. 1961) “…Victory does come out of struggle, but it’s a continuous struggle. We are still fighting for LGBT rights. We are still fighting for women’s rights. We are s
Monica Motley
Dr. Monica Motley was born on April 23, 1984. She is a self-described Black, lesbian, and gender-fluid scholar, activist, scientist, daughter, and lover that fights for and believe
Robert Jones, Jr.
Robert Jones, Jr. (“Son of Baldwin”) was born on April 21, 1971. He is an influential writer, blogger, novelist, activist, critical thinker, and a self-described nerd who finds
Yance Ford
Yance Ford was born on April 13, 1972. He is the first openly transgender director nominated for an Academy Award, and only the third openly trans nominee in any Oscar category. Fo
Toni-Michelle Williams
Toni-Michelle Williams was born on April 6, 1991. She is a community organizer for Black trans communities in Atlanta, a trap healer who prioritizes underserved Black communities
Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin was born on March 17, 1912 (to August 24, 1987). He was an important pacifist, event organizer, human rights advocate, and a leading voice in shaping the strategies a
Trinice McNally
Trinice McNally was born on March 16, 1989. She is a Black queer feminist, immigrant, organizer, student affairs professional, and educator. Trinice McNally was born in London, Eng