June is Gay Pride Month. The monthlong celebration can seem like an excuse for companies to drape themselves in rainbows in order to sell, sell, sell. However, Pride was actually born out of a 1969 protest at Stonewall Inn in New York when ordinary people took it upon themselves to stand up against unjust police action and the “Public Morals Squad.” (Yep, that was a real thing.) In the process, a queer liberation movement was ignited. The moral of the story: There’s an incredible power in collective action. Which is why this month we want to introduce you to five LGBTQ+ leaders using their positions to create lasting change. While their fields are diverse, including entertainment, documentation, and education, their mission and impact are powerful. Read on to meet the ordinary people turned changemakers who are creating spaces for the LGBTQ+ community (and allies!) to thrive.
(via 5 LGBTQ+ Leaders You Should Know)
