Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox is an American actress, producer, and LGBTQ+ rights activist, best known for her role as Sophia Burset on the Netflix original series “Orange is the New Black”. Cox was the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, and her performance on “Orange is the New Black” has been widely praised. In addition to her work as an actress, Cox is also a prominent LGBTQ+ advocate and activist, and has used her platform to raise awareness about transgender rights and equality. She has been a vocal supporter of the transgender community and has worked to challenge negative stereotypes and promote acceptance and understanding. Cox has been featured in numerous high-profile interviews and has become one of the most recognizable faces of the transgender community. Through her activism and advocacy, Cox has become a powerful voice for the LGBTQ+ community, and a role model for young people everywhere.
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes is an American comedian, actress, and writer, best known for her stand-up comedy and her appearances in various television shows and films. Sykes began her career as a writer for television and film, and later transitioned to stand-up comedy, where she quickly became one of the most sought-after comedians in the country. In addition to her work as a comedian, Sykes is also a LGBTQ+ rights activist, and came out as a lesbian in 2008. She has been vocal about her support for LGBTQ+ rights and equality, and has used her platform to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues and to promote acceptance and understanding. Sykes has been a featured speaker at numerous LGBTQ+ events, and has become one of the most recognizable faces of the LGBTQ+ community. Through her activism and advocacy, Sykes has become a powerful voice for the LGBTQ+ community, and a role model for young people everywhere.
