40 Under 40

40 People Under 40 to Teach Us About Each Other

The Advocate's annual list of 40 exemplary people under age 40 has a message we think all generations should hear about fighting intersectional battles.

January 04 2016 7:56 AM

40 Under 40

Le1f: Young, Gifted, Black and Gay

This rapper pulls off an amazing feat on his new album Riot Boy: he preaches against intolerance and stupidity without being preachy.

December 30 2015 9:00 AM

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Tangerine's Stars Have Turned a Movie Into a Movement

In their road to the Oscars, Mya Taylor and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez have ignited national conversations on sex work and media representation.

December 29 2015 11:31 AM

40 Under 40

Steve Orlando Isn't Waiting for Gay Heroes, He's Creating Them

By bringing unconventional LGBT heroes to the forefront, Steve Orlando is changing the landscape of comic books for a new generation.

December 28 2015 6:00 AM

40 Under 40

Ryan O'Connell Is an Unapologetic Gay Disabled Millennial

The blogger turned TV writer is preparing to embark on a journey to turn his story of growing up gay and disabled into a sitcom with the help of Jim Parsons.

December 25 2015 5:05 AM

40 Under 40

DeRay Mckesson Wants You to Come Out of the Quiet

DeRay Mckesson wasn't planning to be on the front lines of a movement. But the educator-turned-activist says there's no turning back in the fight for life, liberation, and justice.

December 24 2015 5:00 AM

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Islamophobia, Homophobia in Omar Sharif Jr.'s Sights

The fight against Islamophobia is part of a quest for the "movable middle" that LGBT people have long sought, argues activist Omar Sharif Jr.

December 23 2015 5:19 AM

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