31 amazing AAPI LGBTQ+ pioneers you should know
Briefly

Aipopo, a nonbinary Black-American Samoan, is a leader in the 350 Pacific Movement, advocating for indigenous and queer climate liberationists, interrogating power systems, and empowering younger generations.
Bamberger, a Filipina lesbian, founded the Daughters of Bilitis in 1955, a groundbreaking lesbian organization that fought to decriminalize homosexuality, making her a key figure in the early queer rights movement.
Booster, a Korean-born artist, created 'Fire Island,' a modern gay adaptation of Pride and Prejudice with an all-Asian American cast, challenging stereotypes in gay and white communities.
Margaret Cho, a bisexual Korean American, is a pioneering comedian who broke barriers with her successful sitcom 'All American Girl,' challenging norms and paving the way for other Asian American comedians.
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