From GayStarNews: LGBTI celebrities, politicians and influencers play a major role for equality
This article was written by Luke Waltham and was originally published on Gay Star News. You can read the original piece here . LGBTI celebrities, politicians and influencers play major roles in the fight for equality Stonewall 50: Queer celebrities help normalize queerness and break down 'structural views of homophobia' It’s been 50 years since the Stonewall Riots, a vital event which launched the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Today, we have seen many victories for equality and the empowerment of queer people worldwide. Major role players in helping to empower the queer community are members of the LGBTQ+ community who are celebrities, politicians and influencers. They represent the LGBTQ+ community in many spaces such as Hollywood, government, the music industry and life, in general. 50 years later, it is important to acknowledge the role of queer celebrities and why they mean so much to fans and young people, especially in the fight for equality. Cel...