Those who came out to make a difference

Jonathan Van Ness has a gift for sharing revelations that make more room for us all
Trendsetter

Jonathan Van Ness has a gift for sharing revelations that make more room for us all

Valedictorian declared he was “proud to be a gay son of God” to help other Mormon students
Head of the Class

Valedictorian declared he was “proud to be a gay son of God” to help other Mormon students

Mayor Jim Watson has already done a lifetime of good. Coming out is the icing on the cake.
never too late

Mayor Jim Watson has already done a lifetime of good. Coming out is the icing on the cake.

Connor Jessup says “Queerness is a solution”
Misfits unite

Connor Jessup says “Queerness is a solution”

Josie Totah risked her career by coming out as trans and being true to herself
Disney Princess

Josie Totah risked her career by coming out as trans and being true to herself

Michael Aycox discovered the travails of coming out while running for Mississippi House seat
Miss. Blues

Michael Aycox discovered the travails of coming out while running for Mississippi House seat

“It can be a bit scary at times”: Garrett Clayton on the courage to come out publicly
Difference Maker

“It can be a bit scary at times”: Garrett Clayton on the courage to come out publicly

Champion Israeli wrestler Nir Rotenberg wants to be a role model for queer athletes
Action Hero

Champion Israeli wrestler Nir Rotenberg wants to be a role model for queer athletes

Reporter Luis Sandoval came out on the air to honor Jamel Myles and end bullying
Soy gay. Soy feliz

Reporter Luis Sandoval came out on the air to honor Jamel Myles and end bullying

Big time wrestler Jake Atlas defied his family by jumping out of the closet and into the ring
Ultimate (Rainbow) Warrior

Big time wrestler Jake Atlas defied his family by jumping out of the closet and into the ring

Zack Leader is competing to be the “first openly gay British superbike champion”
Leading the Charge

Zack Leader is competing to be the “first openly gay British superbike champion”

“Visibility matters”: Reporter Marc Malkin came out as HIV+ to honor his gay uncles
positively poz

“Visibility matters”: Reporter Marc Malkin came out as HIV+ to honor his gay uncles

“Sh@t, I’m attracted to everything”: Actor Jake Choi is redefining sexual orientation
Difference Maker

“Sh@t, I’m attracted to everything”: Actor Jake Choi is redefining sexual orientation

Olympic diver Robert Paez Rodriguez springboarded out of the closet and into our hearts
time to be yourself

Olympic diver Robert Paez Rodriguez springboarded out of the closet and into our hearts

“You are loved”: Pro golfer Tadd Fujikawa, taking a 5-iron to closet doors
out of the trap

“You are loved”: Pro golfer Tadd Fujikawa, taking a 5-iron to closet doors

How trans actor Jake Graf of ‘Colette’ came out and found his voice for equality in film
Difference Maker

How trans actor Jake Graf of ‘Colette’ came out and found his voice for equality in film