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LGBTQ+ Speakers & Presenters

As individuals, we should all be able to feel proud of who we are and who we love, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. However, sadly, not everyone in society agrees and LGBTQ+ people, especially transgender and non-binary people, are often at uncertainty of economic and social exclusion.

NMP Inhabit represents highly admired LGBTQ+ speakers from all walks of life. They’re involved to standing up to discrimination and educating others about how we can remove many of the limitations imposed by gender stereotypes. By sharing their personal journey, they’re demonstrating to all of us that it’s possible to be comfortable and successful without compromising our integrity.

Some of our LGBTQ+ speakers talk about coming out and acknowledging their true selves, and some consider homophobic bullying or discrimination they’ve encountered along the way, whilst others travel what businesses can do to finer support LGBTQ+ employees and reduce workplace discrimination.

Companies that cultivate and nurture robust anti-discrimination policies outperform their competitors and foster innov

Robin Roberts, Anderson Cooper, Gio Benitez: the LGBTQ TV anchors leading the charge

Reporting on everything going on around the world, news anchors have been integral parts of our waking moments since the advent of television. And when they find the strength to distinguish openly as Gay, they provide comfort to millions of other viewers in their community.

Several journalists on television contain come out in recent years to immense waves of support, leading the charge at major networks like ABC, NBC, and CNN.

This pride month, we're taking a watch at some of the most prominent anchors on daytime and primetime TV who identify as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, same-sex attracted, bisexual, queer, or otherwise)  and hold left a long-lasting impact with their work and presence.

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Robin Roberts

A host of Good Morning America since 2005, Robin first came out as a lesbian in a 2013 Facebook post, where she first revealed she was in a relationship with spouse Amber Laign.

Her coming out was a powerful moment, principal to ABC News and even Michelle Obama releasing statements of support at the time. The 62-year-old and Amber have been together for nearly 18 years, and even plan to tie

Metro – Top 12 Broadcasters, Journalists, or Hosts 2024

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This category recognises an LGBT+ individual delivering content on screen or in the news. The top 10s will contain an impact the public’s view of the LGBT+ community.

ALAN CARR

Alan, a former presenter of the British LGBT Awards, is one of the fi nest comedians the UK has ever produced. Whether he’s entertaining audiences on TV and radio, performing standup or chatting with eminent guests on his hilarious podcast Life’s a Beach, a laugh is guaranteed if Alan’s involved. The beloved entertainer has won three British Comedy Awards, two National Television Awards and a Bafta. In 2023, he moved ITV viewers with his semi-autobiographical series Changing Ends, which was centred around his life growing up in Northampton, where his father Graham was the manager of the town’s football team. He is a frequent guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

BRUNO TONIOLI

Bruno is an award-winning television personality, choreographer and dancer. He is finest known to TV audiences for judging Strictly Appear Dancing until 2019 and joining the Britain’s Got Talent panel in 2023. He h

Karamo Brown

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Emmy winner Karamo Brown is host of the daytime talk show Karamo currently in its third season and the Culture Expert on Netflix’s hit show Queer Eye, returning for its ninth season in Las Vegas in December 2024. Known for his ability to connect with diverse individuals, Karamo helps people confront personal challenges and grow. Drawing from his social services background, he explores his identities as a Jet, openly gay man, Christian, and father to inspire others. Karamo’s podcast Karamo, memoir My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope, and bestselling children’s guide I Am Perfectly Designed all reflect his mission to promote authenticity and healing. He was one of the first openly gay Black men on life TV in The Real Planet, and is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.