Advocate People

Ritchie Torres is an openly gay councilmember of the 15th District of New York City. Here's his story.

Watch the story of the couple who created this "rainbow lighthouse," and hear how it's different from LGBT monuments honoring darker times.

 "We want people to get served coffee by a trans individual and have it not be a big deal," said one of the founders of Cuties, an unusual new coffee bar.

Transitioning "is not a dream come true. It's a 54-year nightmare that finally comes to an end," says trans Navy veteran Marsha Morgan. 

Tamika Butler was the executive director of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. She's also a queer activist and ready for her new journey helping low-income communities of color.