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‘The only way to change that narrative is to be able to express ourselves’ -- Abir is a fearless singer-songwriter breaking down the world’s idea of who an Arab-American Muslim woman is and what she can be.

‘My gender is emotional. It’s visceral. It’s something that goes beyond my skin.’ -- Coyote Park is reclaiming the way Indigenous and queer stories are told in media.

Musician Dorian Electra is using their music and art to explore their identity, celebrate all aspects of gender and redefine what a pop star looks like.

‘I’ve gone farther than I ever expected to go. And I never really had a plan to go anywhere to begin with’ -- Musician and disability rights advocate Gaelynn Lea is touring the country, performing her original songs and fighting for accessibility.

Jacques Agbobly is a designer marrying the traditional African garments he grew up with in Togo and the Black American aesthetics he was surrounded by after immigrating to Chicago as a child.

Visual artist Kia LaBeija is using photography, dance, and film to reflect on her experiences being a part of New York’s ballroom scene and to explore her own reality as a woman of color in America.

‘The more I share, the better it is for the rest of the community’ -- Lifestyle influencer Lolo Spencer is reclaiming narratives around disabilities and leading with authenticity whether she’s acting, modeling, advocating or creating content on YouTube.

Tomás Karmelo Amaya is a Native filmmaker, writer and multidisciplinary artist whose work focuses on healing through Indigenous teachings.