A formerly incarcerated Black trans woman from Omaha, Nebraska, Dominique Morgan became one of the most powerful prison abolitionists in the country as executive director of Black & Pink National — the largest U.S. organization supporting incarcerated LGBTQ+ people and those living with HIV.

She spent nearly a decade incarcerated herself, began writing songs while in solitary confinement, and built a career as an artist and TEDx speaker after her release. She is the first Black trans woman to have a street named after her in the United States. She's also a Donor Doula, helping organizations engage in ethical, accountable giving. Morgan is the blueprint.

A Black queer actor and singer, Dyllón Burnside has used his platform to center Black queer love and visibility, from the hit series "Pose" to his music and visual work.

Christina Brown is a comedian, writer, and advocate who brings ridiculously hilarious humor and Black queer commentary to her work as one-half of "Uncancel Culture" podcast.

Nneka Onuorah is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, TV producer, and director whose work has centered Black queer and trans stories, including "The Same Difference" and Lizzo’s "Watch Out for the Big Grrrls."

Durand Bernarr is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and progressive R&B standout whose bold vocals and genre-blending sound have made him a favorite.

Amber Abundance is a writer, storyteller, and cultural curator whose work, through her own Ample World platform, centers Black creativity, Black lesbian curation, and lush, thought-provoking community storytelling.

In 2021, TS Madison made history as the first Black transgender woman to star in and executive produce her own reality series on national television with "The TS Madison Experience" on WE tv. She recently opened a reentry home for formerly incarcerated Black trans women in need. 

Hope Giselle is a nationally recognized organizer, author, and inclusion advocate whose work is rooted in trans advocacy, racial justice, and workplace inclusion. She was the first openly trans woman to earn an MFA from Alabama State University.

An award-winning drag performer, musician, and host, Monét is also a creator who brings humor, polish, and a little chaos in the best way.

TV writer, producer, actress, and YouTube OG, Franchesca Ramsey, has been making the internet a little smarter for years.

An award-winning journalist, podcaster, and social curator, Tre'vell centers Black and queer stories with sharp, smart commentary.

Rapper, performance artist, poet, and activist, Mykki has long been pushing queer Black expression into new territory.

The queer artist and son of Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah, Infinite Coles is a New York-bred singer, rapper, and performer who has been carving out his own lane through ballroom energy, confessional storytelling, and a sound that moves between R&B and hip-hop.

Ericka Hart gained attention in 2016 when they went topless in public, showing their double mastectomy scars — a radical act of visibility meant to challenge the erasure of Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people from breast cancer awareness.  They also co-host a podcast with partner Ebony Donnley that explores Black queer love, sexuality, and culture.

Yasmin Benoit is a British model, award-winning asexual activist, and writer who has become a leading voice for ace visibility through her #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike campaign and co-founding of International Asexuality Day.