Transgender Icons That Have Helped Shaped History Throughout The Decades

Published on March 12, 2023
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Octavia Saint Laurent

Also known as Octavia Saint Laurent” Queen of the Underground, she was a model, actress, and activist who is best known for her appearance in Paris Is Burning, which told the story of the underground ball scene in New York City. She passed away in 2009.

Octavia Saint Laurent

Octavia Saint Laurent

Sophia Lamar

Sophia Lamar has been active in the New York City LGBT entertainment and cinema scene for years. She was active in the Cuban underground scene before becoming a Club Kid in New York City. She has been the face of fashion brands like Trash & Vaudeville and Levi’s. She also represented the NYU School of Medicine Center for AIDS Research.

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Sophia Lamar

Sophia Lamar