Syd tha Kid

Syd the Kid aka Sydney Loren Bennett born 1992. She is a singer, rapper, and musician.

Nalo Hopkinson

Nalo Hopkinson born 1960. Writer/editor/educator.

Archbishop Carl Bean 1944-2021. LGBTQ founder of Unity Fellowship Church Movement.

Monica Anderson educator and computer scientist. Specializes in AI.

Doug Spearman born 1962. LGBTQ writer, director, producer, and actor.

Serena Williams born 1981. In 2022 has won more night matches at the U.S. Open than any other tennis player of any gender.

Maurice Jamal filmmaker specializing in gay themes and characters.

Frenchie Davis born 1979. Bisexual singer/actress.

Soul of Sonoma on the Vineyard (SoSMV) founded in 2018 by Patricia Davenport features Black owned or distributed wines.

Noname born 1991. Rapper, poet, and record producer from Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago.