Meet The 2022 Advocate People of the Year Honorees
LGBTQ+ heroes like Dot-Marie Jones and Mrs. Kasha Davis share what The Advocate means to them while they’re honored at the annual People of the Year Luncheon.
January 23, 2023
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LGBTQ+ heroes like Dot-Marie Jones and Mrs. Kasha Davis share what The Advocate means to them while they’re honored at the annual People of the Year Luncheon.
Karine Jean-Pierre is the most visible out member of the current administration, but she's surrounded by allies and other queer trailblazers.
Each year The Advocate names its People of the Year -- a handful of names that made headlines, made a difference, or simply made us talk. This year's list kicks off with a trio of people who had us talking in 2008. Comedian Wanda Sykes; WordPerfect founder, former Mormon, and $1 million No on 8 donor Bruce Bastian; and "pregnant man" Thomas Beatie are three people who made 2008 a year to remember.
This philanthropist, one of The Advocate's people of the year, is determined to leave the world a better place.
The actor-turned-national hero, one of The Advocate's people of the year, continues to inspire.
This unassuming author -- and one of The Advocate's People of the Year -- found themselves targeted by a resurgent rightwing.
The Human Rights Campaign's director of community engagement is also one of The Advocate's People of the Year.
"Mother" Karina Samala talks about her 25+ years of fighting and advocating for trans people in Los Angeles.
The legislator put her wedding plans on hold when duty called and is one of The Advocate's People of the Year.
The queer actor took her experience behind the camera to deliver of-the-moment movies and is one of The Advocate's People of the Year.
The Los Angeles artist who is one of The Advocate's People of the Year uses public spaces to share their art and truth.
Willis and Kerr, two of The Advocate's people of the year, carry the mantle of transgender coverage and mainstream accountability following the death of Roberts.
The author/activist who uses their truth to provide vital information about body and touch is one of The Advocate's People of the Year.
The Canadian soccer star, who is one of The Advocate's People of the Year, won gold and opened doors for trans kids in sports.
One of The Advocate's People of the Year, this breakout star is using their visibility to make the kind of art they never saw growing up.
The queer actor who stars in the acclaimed FX comedy that centers Indigenous teens is one of The Advocate's People of the Year for 2021.
One of The Advocate's People of the Year, this breakout star uses his artistry and authenticity to lead the way for a generation.
The liberal lesbian who is one of The Advocate's People of the Year says she is honored to serve on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
The gay Nigerian refugee who is one of The Advocate's People of the Year isn't waiting for someone else to make the U.S. a better place.
The good gay doctor has plenty of experience responding to the outbreak of a contagious disease and preventing public panic. Now he's one of The Advocate's People of the Year.
America's oldest LGBTQ publication has come a long way since its start as a newsletter in Los Angeles in 1967.