• ELIXHER
• On December 9, 2013

De’Borah

Lists that recognize LGBT trailblazers and influencers are often problematic. On top of lacking diversity across race, orientation and gender identity, they can come across as exclusive — often failing to capture many individuals deserving of such an honor (just the notion of someone being more or less deserving of recognition rubs people wrong). But we have to give props to G-List Society, a blog dedicated to entertainment, events, news and lifestyle in the LGBT community, for the first installment of their 2013 “Black LGBT Power 100.” We’re impressed by the depth and breadth of people and organizations spotlighted — from Harlem’s lesbian-owned restaurant Billie’s Black to trans author Janet Mock and openly gay The Voice contestant De’Borah Garner.

“Hundreds of Black same-gender-loving men and women from all over the world grabbed headlines locally, regionally, nationally and internationally for their significant achievements, record-breaking accomplishments and controversial notoriety that rival demographics with seemingly larger influences,” boasts G-List Society blogger Waddie G. “Throughout 2013, many brave people in the Black LGBT community stepped out on their courageous leadership in positive and controversial ways to show that power is also in the Black same-gender-loving voice regardless of reach.”

We’re looking forward to learning more about this year’s honorees. Check out the “Black LGBT Power 100″ here. Tell us who you’d like to see on the list!