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This year’s list celebrates transgender and gender-nonconforming HIV advocates, including Plus deputy editor, Jacob Anderson-Minshall.

He mesmerized us on The Wire and Boardwalk Empire, but his gay character on TV as HIV-positive veteran Ken Jones on When We Rise was smooth sailing for the actor and activist. 

The beloved artist chronicled a lost generation while facing his own greatest loss.

The bisexual comedian talks about her changing relationship to sex and masturbation.

The Netflix star bravely came out poz in his new book, Over the Top, and opened up about his struggles with addiction and being a sexual abuse survivor. 

A passion for raising HIV awareness proves Jazelle Barbie Royale's beauty is more than skin deep.

The award-winning director continues to tackle racism in Hollywood, as he mentors young queer artists and expands his media empire.