Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg changed history when he ran for president, becoming the first out major party candidate to earn convention delegates with his win at the Iowa caucuses.

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Gerald Bostock, Aimee Stephens, and Donald Zarda challenged job discrimination in cases that led to one of the biggest Supreme Court victories for LGBTQ people in U.S. history.

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Rashad Robinson, the head of Color of Change, led an advertising boycott of Facebook that cost the social network at least $7 billion. Major corporations bolted to protest the site's acceptance of hate speech on the platform.

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Mary L. Trump shook up the nation with her tell-all book about the Trump family, "Too Much and Never Enough, " where she revealed how racism, homophobia, and toxic family dynamics led to the catastrophe that is her uncle Donald Trump.

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Christian Cooper was birdwatching in Central Park when a white woman called 911 on him and falsely claimed her life was in danger. Video of the racist encounter went viral.

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Model Munroe Bergdorf made headlines when she was fired from L’Oreal for speaking out against white supremacy, only to be rehired after Black Lives Matter protests swept the globe.

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Olympic Gold medalist and WNBA champion Sue Bird helped a public protest against Black Lives Matter opponent Sen. Kelly Loeffler, who co-owns a team in the league.

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Retired NBA player Dwyane Wade, his four children - Zaire, Zaya, Xavier, and Kaavia - and his wife, award-winning actor Gabrielle Union, have proudly championed LGBTQ causes, especially since Zaya came out as trans in February.

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Latin pop icon Ricky Martin pushed back against legal changes that would erase LGBTQ rights in Puerto Rico and joined days-long protests against the island's former governor.

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"Pose" and "American Horror Story" actor Angelica Ross became the first transgender person to host an American presidential forum while leading TransTech Social, an organization that helps develop tech talent.

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Chef Nikeisah Newton created the popular Meals 4 Heels program, a homemade meal delivery service for sex workers across 40-plus venues in Portland, Oregon, and expanded service during the pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests.

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KC and Lena Currie adopted their son Joey in 2018, before learning that he had two younger biological brothers. The couple adopted Logan and Noah this year so that all three siblings could stay together.

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Stacy Bailey was suspended from her job as teacher after showing students a photo with her wife. The award-winning educator not only successfully sued for discrimination, she donated $10,000 to LGBTQ students and is still working in the district to make a difference.

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Jennifer Bornemann became America's “reassuring lesbian” when a photo of her working at the CDC’s Emergency Operations Center was posted to Twitter, giving the country hope in the face of a global pandemic.

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Alberto Gestoso, a pianist, began playing “My Heart Will Go On” from his balcony during the coronavirus lockdown. His saxophonist neighbor joined in from his own balcony, helping the world cope with the pandemic.

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"Project Runway" winner Christian Siriano rapidly responded to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's call for protective equipment for essential workers, converting his Manhattan workshop into a production line for facemasks.

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Seth Gottesdiener is the owner of Indigo Fitness LA, which has been educating its patrons on diversity, racial inequality, and police brutality. Indigo Fitness raised over $15,000 for social causes this year.

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Tim Lemuel turned his LGBTQ bar, Ruby Deluxe, into a support station for Black Lives Matter protesters and ended up getting shot at by the police. Video of him standing up to the police went viral.

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Michaela Mendelsohn is Chief Executive of Pollo West Corp. and the founder of TransCanWork, a non-profit providing trans people with employment assistance. She helps businesses become trans-friendly workplaces.

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The Driver Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Anthony Shop's company Social Driver, buys meals from LGBTQ-owned businesses affected by the pandemic and delivers them to groups that serve LGBTQ youth at risk of homelessness.

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Rosemary Ketchum became the first out transgender person to hold elected office in West Virginia after being voted onto the Wheeling City Council.

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Ritchie Torres, a New York City councilmember, will likely be the first gay Afro-Latinx congressman after winning the primary in the “Most Democratic District in America.”

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Lesbian deputy Charmaine McGuffey was fired from the Hamilton County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office, so she challenged - and beat - her former boss in the primary election.

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Attorney Mondaire Jones will likely be the first out Black man elected to Congress after winning the Democratic primary in New York's 17th District.

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Kim Jackson, one of Emory University’s “40 under 40” recipients, is a Black Episcopal priest currently running to be the first out LGBTQ person ever elected as a state senator in Georgia.

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Ashlee Marie Preston was the first trans woman to serve as editor-in-chief for the feminist magazine "Wear Your Voice" and was a campaign surrogate for Elizabeth Warren's presidential bid.

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Sarah Kate Ellis, the President and CEO of GLAAD, has become a fixture on progressive news shows for her sharp takes on politics and the media.

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Amy Walter, the national editor of The Cook Political Report, has become a go-to source for information about the presidential election with appearances on television and online.

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Former executive editor of Out magazine Raquel Willis is an award-winning journalist who shines a light on the violence and erasure facing the trans community in her thoughtful essays and television appearances.

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Jon Lovett, a former speechwriter for President Barack Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton, co-hosts one of the most popular political podcasts in the country, Pod Save America.

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Carlos Maza pointed out anti-LGBTQ bias in his popular YouTube video series for Vox, but when the platform refused to protect him from white supremacists, he turned to Twitter to rally support.

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"Pose" star Indya Moore has used their platform to bring attention to LGBTQ rights and violence against Black transgender people.

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Ira Madison III hosts the "Keep It!" podcast and writes for television when he’s not posting avant-garde hit tweets.

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Saeed Jones is an award-winning author, on-air personality, and editor, masterfully articulating a queer perspective on current events in under 280 characters.

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Charlotte Clymer is known for her astute observations on contemporary politics and legendary Twitter threads, which have become some of the most retweeted during the election season.

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Alok Vaid-Menon is an influential author, performer, and personality who constantly explains why we need to #degenderfashion and think beyond the gender binary.

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Jacob Tobia, the “complete gender disaster” author of "Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story," tackles transphobia and brings visibility to gender theory.

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Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, Alicia Garza continues to spark critical conversations regularly through Instagram posts and her "Lady Don’t Take No" podcast.

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Janaya Future Kahn is an activist, storyteller, and international ambassador for Black Lives Matter who captivates their audience weekly with their Sunday Sermon.

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The first trans athlete in NCAA Men’s Division I history, swimmer Schuyler Bailar's video explainers and photos with simple whiteboard captions give a platform to trans issues.

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