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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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