Paris tops list
Paris Lees has topped the list of the UK's most powerful LGBT people.
The transgender journalist and broadcaster beat the likes of Clare Balding, Peter Tatchell and Jessie J to be voted number one on the Independent on Sunday's Pink List 2013.
By doing so, Lees has become the first trans person to top the list.
Lees, a trans rights activist and editor of online trans-centric magazine META, earned her place on the list through her work with organisations such as All About Trans, where she has engaged with media outlets to improve the representation of trans people.
Speaking on her Twitter account, Lees said: 'Seriously this is amazing & comes a real surprise! What a wonderful step forward for visibility of transgender people.
- See more at: http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/paris-lees-voted-top-independent-sundays-pink-list-2013131013#sthash.lNyXGrXa.cUtXPctq.dpuf
Paris Lees has topped the list of the UK's most powerful LGBT people.
The transgender journalist and broadcaster beat the likes of Clare Balding, Peter Tatchell and Jessie J to be voted number one on the Independent on Sunday's Pink List 2013.
By doing so, Lees has become the first trans person to top the list.
Lees, a trans rights activist and editor of online trans-centric magazine META, earned her place on the list through her work with organisations such as All About Trans, where she has engaged with media outlets to improve the representation of trans people.
Speaking on her Twitter account, Lees said: 'Seriously this is amazing & comes a real surprise! What a wonderful step forward for visibility of transgender people.
- See more at: http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/paris-lees-voted-top-independent-sundays-pink-list-2013131013#sthash.lNyXGrXa.cUtXPctq.dpufPublished: 17-Oct-2013: (2104)
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