As we close out Pride Month for 2025, here are some well-known figures who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Feeling comfortable in one’s skin and being able to freely share the joy of a relationship with others you love are concepts that most people see as a natural right. Still, for some time many people have felt the need to hide themselves behind inadequate labels or conform to fit the mold of what they believe others want them to be. Many of these people are members of the LGBTQ+ community.
With each milestone in the country’s history, and a greater widespread acceptance of people from all backgrounds and walks of life, LGBTQ+ individuals now may feel more comfortable living their lives openly. It hasn’t always been an easy journey, and there are still obstacles to overcome. Certain people have been instrumental to the LGBTQ+ movement through the years. The following are a handful of people who have had a positive impact on LGBTQ+ individuals and others over the years.
