June 28, 2026

Atlas Koutavi (He/Him, Gay Pup – Dallas, Texas) Beta golden retriever pup known in Texas pup community for activism and teaching. Instagram mention: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTwAoxsiHg6/Traci Carr (They/She, Black Queer Activist – Los Angeles, California) Local activist organizing direct action and community events in LA. Profile: https://shoutoutla.com/meet-traci-carr-creator-executive-producer-host-organizer/Renee Vincent (She/Her, Lesbian/Queer Artist – Colorado Springs, Colorado) Local artist creating viral drag queen portraits and uplifting queer art. Local coverage: https://www.facebook.com/KOAA/videos/art-that-celebrates-and-uplifts-this-colorado-springs-artist-is-creating-stunnin/1002876515621486/Jordyn Jay (She/Her, Black Trans Femme Artist – New York) Founder of Black Trans Femmes in the Arts, supporting local trans creatives. Profile: https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2026/06/2026-pride-trailblazers/413846/Hao Zhou (They/He, Queer Filmmaker – Between China and US) Emerging filmmaker creating queer and feminist narrative work with local impact. Mention: https://www.queer-art.org/mentorship (Queer|Art|Mentorship)Alok Vaid-Menon (They/Them, Non-binary/Transfeminine Poet & Activist – New York) Local/regional fame as a gender-nonconforming artist and speaker. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/Morgan McMichaels (She/Her, Lesbian/Bi Drag Queen – California) Known in West Coast drag scenes for performances and commentary. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcmichaels/