She continued, “I dedicate this cover to all ballroom femme queens past, present and future. This historical moment is important to because it allows us to live and be seen.
Many girls like us don’t have the chance to live our dreams, or to live long at all. I hope my cover empowers those, who are struggling to be seen, feel valued.
Let me be a messenger guiding us to a future of respect and appreciation for all women in all forms and from all walks of life.”Leyna Bloom is one of three cover stars this year: She's joined by and , who each have their separate covers.
Two years ago, Bloom broke new ground at the . , in 2019 she became the first trans woman of color to lead a movie at the event; she starred in the drama Port Authority,.