By INTO Editor
April 25, 2018 · Updated on March 23, 2023
In honor of Lesbian Day Of Visibility, INTO has compiled a list of iconic women who identify as and align themselveswith the “L”word. These 10 women are legendary in the LGBTQ community and the world at large, influencing both queerand mainstream culture with their talents and refusal to be anything but authentic. Because of them, lesbians are enjoying increased visibility from some truly inspirational role models. That’s something worth celebrating!
Illustrations by Bronwyn Lundberg
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