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2. Queer Muslim drag artist known for poetry about LGBTQ+ identity
4. Former Nickelodeon star and YouTuber who came out as queer and wears giant bows
5. Young South Asian actor who uses their platform to support queer people of colour
9. Olympic runner who proudly shared that he has a boyfriend in interviews
10. Trans woman from *Orange Is the New Black* who speaks at events about trans rights
13. Gay politician who fought for LGBTQ+ rights and was elected to public office in California
14. Activist who started one of the first safe‑space groups for queer youth in their town
15. Plays the Fifteenth Doctor in *Doctor Who* and brings visible queer joy to the role
16. Rapper of *Old Town Road* who is openly gay and uses music videos to challenge homophobia
17. TV host who was one of the first major US stars to come out as gay on screen

1. Country singer who openly says she is pansexual and writes songs about self‑acceptance
3. Drag Race contestant who celebrates bisexual pride through performance and fashion
6. Trans actress from *Pose* who speaks out for trans people at awards and rallies
7. Actor who played Bella in *Twilight* and now calls for more queer stories in Hollywood
8. Drag Race finalist who uses their platform to discuss LGBTQ+ issues
11. Professional sports player who is openly gay in a major league
12. Actress who plays Dreamer on *Supergirl*, the first trans superhero on TV
13. Young trans actress who plays Jules in *Euphoria* and is praised for bold red‑carpet looks