BD Wong is an award-winning actor best known for his television roles on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Oz, and his Broadway debut in M. Butterfly. Find out more at www.glbthistorymonth.com.
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Urvashi Vaid is an attorney, author, activist and the executive director of the Arcus Foundation. Time magazine added her to its list of 50 key leaders under 40, and in 2009, Out magazine named Vaid one of the 50 most influential men and women in America. Full a full biography, please visit: www.glbthistorymonth.com
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Professional football player Esera Tuaolo became the third NFL player to come out. In his autobiography, he describes the constant fear of being outed he experienced in the NFL, and the homophobic culture of professional sports. Visit www.glbthistorymonth.com.
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Christine Quinn is the first woman and the first openly gay candidate elected speaker of the New York City Council. She is the citys second most powerful elected official.
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Suze Orman is a financial expert, author, motivational speaker and television host. She is the most celebrated personal finance advisor in America and has written six consecutive books on the New York Times best-seller list.
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