Barack Hussein Obama II (born August 4, 1961) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Barack Obama was the first African-American president of the United States. He previously served as a U.S. senator from Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004.
GLAAD Releases 20 Under 20 List Honoring Young LGBTQ+ Activists
GLAAD has announced its third annual 20 Under 20 list, spotlighting 20 LGBTQ+ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ+ people while shaping the future of media and activism.The list launched Wednesday in Teen Vogue, featuring individual portraits of each honoree by artist and graphic designer Christopher Skinner.“Whether sharing their stories across social media, organizing against harmful legislation, or moving through Hollywood as an out and proud performer, the GLAAD 20 Under 20 list is made up of talented and inspiring young LGBTQ people who have already created lasting impact,” GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a press release.This year’s honorees are:• Aidan Kohn-Murphy, he/him, 18, gay activist, founder and executive director of nonprofit Gen Z for Change, and host of Next Generation politics podcast• Alex Consani, she/her, 19, trans supermodel and influencer repped by IMG Models Worldwide and Look Models, who has walked for Alexander McQueen, Versace, and Tom Ford• Ava Aimable, she/her, 17, student and activist, Point Foundation Scholar and Wells Fargo Scholarship recipient at Columbia University, and founding member of her school’s first Student Diversity and Inclusion Council• Cameron Samuels, they/them, 18, activist and organizer against book bans and censorship in their home state of Texas, honorary youth chair for #BannedBooksWeek, featured in NBC's #Pride30 List, and recognized by former President Barack Obama for their efforts fighting queer censorship• Danielle Cohn, she/her, 18, pansexual entrepreneur, social media influencer with over 19 million followers on TikTok, and owner of the first teen-owned feminine brand Feel Divine, a plant-based body care line• Elva.
