Desiree Guerrero

Our Advocate of the Year has a long legacy of allyship, from founding an HIV/AIDS charity to talking about pronouns on social media.

Fifty years after her death, the legendary actress and Andy Warhol muse is having a moment — and we’re so here for it.

The Champions of the GenderCool Project top our list of inspiring young LGBTQ+ people who are making change happen now.

The legendary icon continues to use her voice to create beautiful music and stand up for equality for all.

The outspoken star has been supporting the LGBTQ+ communty years before her own child came out.

The U.K. performer is creating visibility and inclusivity for fellow cabaret artists who don’t necessarily fit the mainstream mold.

Season 4 stars Jaida Essence Hall, Sasha Velour, Priyanka, and Latrice Royale talk about what life is really like for LGBTQ+ folks in small town America — and why it’s important to keep fighting extremist opposition.

The queer cultural icon and former Scissor Sisters front man is now taking over Broadway and beyond.

Largely snubbed by the Academy, 2023’s The Color Purple is a miracle, regardless of awards.

The co-editor in chief of Variety says there’s “never been so many positive examples of queer representation in popular culture.”

Transgender actress Hari Neff is breaking bounderies in Hollywood and beyond.

The nonbinary musician and actor unapologetically centered queer Black femme sexuality in her 2023 album, Age of Pleasure.

Artist Don Hershman’s latest work examines the connection many share by using code-switching as a means of survival.

Body-inclusive, gender-neutral clothing brand Dapper Boi is looking for its next top model. And it might be you.

As an artist, brand ambassador, spiritualist, singer, and more, Vonté Abrams is breaking all the rules — and having a great time doing it.

This activist is using his platform to stand up for transgender athletes and other marginalized communities.

For Pride month, this organization is highlighting 10 young LGBTQ+ people with varying spiritual beliefs.

Matt Baume’s new book explores the fascinating relationship between queer history and the American sitcom.

Zandara Kennedy is one of the few women and queer stunt performers in Hollywood. Now she’s helping to open doors for other marginalized people in the industry.

Milchtein is using her knowledge to educate women and girls, which is why she’s one of The Advocate’s Women of the Year.