01 Highlight Reel

By Cameron I & Barbara C

Alok Vaid-Menon

ALOK is a gender non-conforming writer and performer who specializes in using poetry, prose, and fashion to contradict gender norms and challenge the meanings of race and the human condition. They are an outspoken activist and supporter of the LGBTQ+ community through their orations and performances. They are a Malaysian & Indian American and travel the globe performing speeches and serving looks. I greatly recommend their poem, “Funeral.” All-in-all they’re a very beautiful human.

Aubrey Plaza

My favorite weirdo, Aubrey Plaza is a witch at heart (or at least that’s what her Twitter handle suggests @evilhag). From April Ludgate in “Parks in Rec,” to a slutty nun in “The Little Hours,” to a deranged psychopath Instagrammer in “Ingrid Goes West,” to literally playing Grumpy Cat, she has all the acting range anyone could ever possibly need. Besides being an actress, she’s also a bisexual, Puerto Rican-American woman, and an activist for Latina representation in Hollywood. Love to see it.

Frank Ocean

Genre-bending R&B, pop music, hip hop and rap, he’s formed a new language of sound along with his other queer Black contemporaries like Tyler, the Creator and Steve Lacy. He’s been open about his past romances, falling in love with a man at 19 for example, and even has a bi-anthem to his name: “Chanel.” I mean, come on, “My guy pretty like a girl… See both sides like Chanel”? Basically, he’s a new kind of pretty celebrity who’s proud of his feminine and masculine identity, and we stan.

Hayley Kiyoko

Once known as Stella, a bisexual “determinating” queen, in the classic 2011 Disney flick “Lemonade Mouth,” Hayley Kiyoko is more commonly known today as a proud queer singer & songwriter. Besides her liberating synth pop and dream pop music, she’s also inspiring for her impeccable style with platinum blond hair, a punk attitude, and general cool factor. With her music and her acting, she’s vocal about creating more representation for queer AAPI creators, as well as normalizing the intersectionality of LGBTQ+ POC.

Ellarie Noel

Ellarie is a Black beauty YouTuber and entrepreneur. She has a collab line of products with Colorpop, but outside of that she runs her own online clothing store called “Steelo”. On her YouTube channel, she delivers flawless makeup and charm in all her videos. Her wholesome content with her daughter as well as her high-end makeup looks and tutorials draw in viewers from all backgrounds.

Mxmtoon

Maia, better known as Mxmtoon, is a singer who rose to fame because of her comedy and dancing TikTok videos. She’s known for her hit song “Prom Dress”, but outside of music she uses her platform as an entertainer, posting funny TikToks and streaming her playing video games. She’s a biracial, bisexual singer that releases phenomenal music and uses her platform for good influence by raising awareness on world issues.

Kyne Santos

Filipino-Canadian Drag Queen Kyne rose to fame after being announced as a contestant on Canada’s Drag Race (the Canadian version of Rupaul’s Drag Race). Kyne caught my attention through her TikToks explaining calculus-level math. Her admirable energy and vast knowledge in mathematics allow her to be a phenomenal content creator.

Sofia Wylie

Daytime Emmy-nominated actress Sofia Wylie most recently gained attention as the sassy ace, Gina Porter, in Disney+’s original show High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”. She started her career as a dancer and performed on So You Think You Can Dance. She’s a star to look out for as she starts to join big companies such as IMG Models. Currently, she will be starring and producing upcoming indie film The Fall of Innocence based off Jenny Torres Sanchez’s book of the same title.