Though many of his coworkers were aware of Cook’s sexual orientation, he didn’t discuss his sexuality with the public until he penned a 2014 article for Bloomberg, saying he was inspired by Dr. Jason Collins is the first openly gay athlete on an American sports team who wrote about his coming out story for Sports Illustrated in 2013. The Master of None writer and actor used her acceptance speech to talk directly to her “LBGTQIA family,” encouraging them to “go out there and conquer the world because the world would not be as beautiful as it is if we weren’t in it.” Jason Collins, NBA Center Lena Waithe made history in 2017 as the first African-American woman to win an Emmy award for comedy writing. Remix to make them your own and highlight your own LGBTQ hero. Add a little color to your feed with these social media post templates made with Adobe Spark. In honor of Pride Month, we’re showcasing inspiring words from LGBTQ+ leaders, creators, and advocates. Light Up Your Feed: 9 Quotes for Pride Month from LGBTQ Leaders
