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June 27, 2020 by Donna from MyOBT 7 Comments

Carra Sykes

GLAAD has joined forces with Teen Vogue to launch the #20under20 list, highlighting young LGBTQ people who use their platforms to advance acceptance, equality, and visibility for LGBTQ people. The profiles are posted on Instagram and are each accompanied by a wonderful illustration by Carra Sykes.

You can read about these inspiring young people below and on GLAAD’s Instagram, and you can see more of the wonderful art by Carra Sykes on Instagram.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. @sarahrose_trans (she/her) is a student athlete who appeared in the award-winning documentary Changing the Game and has been instrumental in establishing nondiscrimination policies in New Hampshire for trans people and trans student athletes. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. @sameerhjha (any pronouns: they/them preferred) is a student and activist who founded The Empathy Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to making schools safer and more inclusive for LGBTQ+ youth. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. @thhrift (she/her) is a citizen-artist, creative director, consultant, and founder of the digital zine and youth studio, TEAM MAG, who also serves on the advisory board for Gucci’s Chime for Change and the National Black Justice Coalition's Trans Advisory Board. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. @osearheghan (they/them) is a student at the The Ohio State University advocating for queer and trans inclusion on campus, while also serving as the Policy Organizer for Know Your IX, a nonprofit seeking to end sexual harassment and violence in schools. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. @itsmapsters (he/they) is known as the first out transgender person to be barred from entering the armed forces because of the Trump administration’s trans military ban, and has since used his platform to raise awareness about the state of LGBTQ equality in America. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. GLAAD’s inaugural 20 Under 20 list is presented exclusively by @teenvogue. @loganrozos (he/him) is a rising trans actor who plays one of the very few trans men on television with his debut role in OWN’s David Makes Man. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. GLAAD’s inaugural 20 Under 20 list is presented exclusively by @teenvogue. @leodanielrocha (he/him) is a Creative Manager at VICE and Newscast Producer at KOMU 8 News, where he uses his journalism and other work to amplify LGBTQ voices and issues facing marginalized communities. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. GLAAD’s inaugural 20 Under 20 list is presented exclusively by @teenvogue. @lachrwatson (they/them) is one of the youngest non-binary actors in Hollywood, best known for their role on Netflix’s The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. GLAAD’s inaugural 20 Under 20 list is presented exclusively by @teenvogue. @kiddkenn (he/him) is an openly gay rapper who signed a major record deal with Island Records in 2019 and has quickly become one of the top artists to watch out for in hip-hop. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. GLAAD’s inaugural 20 Under 20 list is presented exclusively by @teenvogue. @josietotah (she/her) is a transgender actress who is one of Hollywood’s most-sought after talents, and will soon star in the highly anticipated reboot of Saved By The Bell. Illustation by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. GLAAD’s inaugural 20 Under 20 list is presented exclusively by @teenvogue. @joshuarush (he/him) is an actor and political advocate who made history after playing the first openly gay character on the Disney Channel in Andi Mack. Illustation by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. GLAAD’s inaugural 20 Under 20 list is presented exclusively by @teenvogue. @jazzjennings_ (she/her) is known as one of the youngest people to become a national transgender figure, and has helped to change the way people around the world see and understand transgender youth through her activism and TLC series I Am Jazz. Illustation by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. GLAAD’s inaugural 20 Under 20 list is presented exclusively by @teenvogue. @jamie_s_margolin (she/her) is the founder and Co-Executive Director of Zero Hour, an international youth climate justice movement mobilizing young people to take action against climate change. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. GLAAD’s inaugural 20 Under 20 list is presented exclusively by @teenvogue. @ianaiexander (he/him) is part of the next generation of trans actors helping to pave the way for greater visibility of trans men on-screen after his breakthrough role on Netflix’s The OA. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. GLAAD’s inaugural 20 Under 20 list is presented exclusively by @teenvogue. @ezra.wheels (they/them) is a trans and non-binary activist whose work centers on accessibility, disability rights, intersectional feminism, and increasing LGBTQ inclusion on college campuses. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. GLAAD’s inaugural 20 Under 20 list is presented exclusively by @teenvogue. @emmawise18 (she/her) is one of the most notable gun control activists in the world, and helped to organize the historic #MarchForOurLives protest, which was the largest student demonstration in American history. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. GLAAD’s inaugural 20 Under 20 list is presented exclusively by @teenvogue. @escajalex (he/they) is an award-winning filmmaker and advocate helping to bring awareness to LGBTQ issues in Vermont and across the country. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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We revealed our inaugural Rising Stars #20under20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of media and activism. GLAAD’s inaugural 20 Under 20 list is presented exclusively by @teenvogue. @aaron___philip (she/her) is a model and artist who continues to break barriers after becoming the first Black, transgender, and disabled model to sign to a major modeling agency. Illustration by @carrasykes.

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Author: Donna from MyOBT

I have committed to spending part of every day looking for at least one beautiful thing, and sharing what I find with you lovelies!

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StellaKate Blue
June 27, 2020 at 6:47 am

What amazing energy these young people have! Teen Vogue is awesome too!

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- Donna from MyOBT
  June 27, 2020 at 9:19 am
  
  I’m really impressed. I know there were loads of young Baby Boomer activists, too. I wonder what happen to us Gen Xers? We certainly worked all the time, so it wasn’t laziness. I guess we just got complacent. Anyway, I’m glad this generation is inspired. Seems like they’re doing great work.
  
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Laura (PA Pict)
June 27, 2020 at 10:56 am

This is great. We used to hear all the time about how young people were apathetic and disengaged and basically the pond scum of society. I have never believed that to be the case but I really appreciate the fact that now we are highlighting the contributions young people make to elevating all sorts of issues in the public consciousness. I also hope that the visibility of these particular young people encourages LGBTQ+ children growing up in less favourable contexts to never compromise on who they truly are.

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- Donna from MyOBT
  June 27, 2020 at 11:07 am
  
  You’re right. There very well may have been more young activists than I thought. We just didn’t hear about them.
  
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  - Laura (PA Pict)
    June 27, 2020 at 2:22 pm
    
    Exactly. I was up to all sorts of activism from my tween years onwards but very few people outside my locale would have had any awareness of it because we a) didn’t have the internet and b) hadn’t learned (via the internet) how to reach a wider audience.
    
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  - Donna from MyOBT
    June 27, 2020 at 7:02 pm
    
    Interesting.
    
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  - Donna from MyOBT
    June 27, 2020 at 7:02 pm
    
    I was otherwise occupied
    
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