LGBTQ+ People of Color – Page 3

Leyna Bloom

#LeynaBloom: Growing up in Chicago to a Filipina mother and African American father, Bloom was raised primarily by her father after her mother was deported. As she grew up and came into her truth, her father was supportive of her transition. A dancer, she performed on stage with #MistyCopeland when she was 14. Though she received aContinue reading “Leyna Bloom”

Li Yinhe

#LiYinhe (February 4, 1952 – ): Born in #Beijing, Li was raised by parents who imbued in their children a sense of critical thinking and gender equality, even going so far as to adopt a matrilineal surname. A sociologist and sexologist in the #PeoplesRepublicOfChina, Li Yinhe is a fierce advocate and activist for #LGBTQIA rights. Her academic speciality isContinue reading “Li Yinhe”

Jeremy O. Harris

#JeremyOHarris: With the opening of his work #SlavePlay, he brought to #Broadway conversations about race, gender, and sexuality that have never before been explored on the stage. This earned him the #LorraineHansberryPlaywritingAward, and many have compared Harris to the #ARaisinInTheSun writer; Harris’ work explores themes often relegated to the sidelines because of white supremacy, sexism, and racism in society. He hasContinue reading “Jeremy O. Harris”

Leo Varadkar

(January 18th, 1979 – ): #LeoVaradkar matters in the history of Ireland (and the history of the world) for the multitude of changes he has worked on and the visibility he brings to the next generation. For starters, he is the first half-Indian, first openly gay, and youngest #Taioseach in Ireland’s history. His father was Indian and Hindu,Continue reading “Leo Varadkar”