List of Most Influence Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) People

The definition of sexual orientation has changed greatly over time and the word "gay" wasn't used to describe sexual orientation until the mid 20th century. A number of different classification schemes have been used to describe sexual orientation since the mid-19th century. Much of the research about sexual orientation has failed to define the term at all, making it difficult to reconcile the results of different studies.However, most definitions include a psychological component (such as the direction of an individual's erotic desire) and/or a behavioural component (which focuses on the sex of the individual's sexual partner/s). Some prefer to simply follow an individual's self-definition or identity. See homosexuality and bisexuality for criteria that have traditionally denoted lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people.

Time and again the issue of equal rights for gays has been raised at several platforms, levels and at different enormity; however, even today societal acceptance of gay men and women is not very easy to come by. They are often perceived as different and not normal.

The times, they are a changing, suddenly at whiplash speed.

After a momentous week, same-sex couples can now marry in all 50 states, the Confederate flag's historic hold on the political institutions of the Deep South is fraying by the hour and Obamacare, after defying another attempt to dismantle it, is now reaffirmed as the law of the land.

And as a capstone to these seismic events, the first black president of the United States spent Friday afternoon singing "Amazing Grace" on live television in front of an African American congregation.

Political and social conventions on civil rights and race relations that for decades have seemed immovable are being swept away in a cascade of grass-roots change. Politicians have been left struggling to keep up.

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These LGA have not only gained more respect but have opened up the doors for homosexuals to come out and be outright vocal about their sexuality.

They are not only adored for their talent and contribution to the industry they select worldwide, but are also respected for their individuality.

Check out the list of world famous LGA in the World:

1.Alan Mathison Turing : a British Computer Scientist, Mathematician, and Cryptanalyst... responsible for breaking the Nazi Enigma ‪#‎Encryption‬ Code during World War II.
41-year-old Turing took his own life in 1954, two years after being outed as gay. At that time, Homosexuality was a crime in Britain, but he never kept his sexuality secret either. Turing will be one of Pride Hero happy if he still lives now.  You Must Watch The Imitation Game (2014) Movie.

2.  Apple CEO Tim Cook :Cook himself came out as gay last October, in a public letter stating he is "proud" of his sexuality. Prior to that, Apple's leader had been open about his sexual orientation for years with friends and colleagues. He admitted that coming out publicly was a difficult decision for him, as he cherishes his personal privacy. "I'm proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me," Cook wrote last year. "The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do," Cook wrote on Twitter. Those words were famously spoken in Apple's iconic "Crazy Ones" advertisement, which was scripted in collaboration with Jobs, the company's co-founder.

3.Ellen DeGeneres : American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the popular sitcom Ellen from 1994 to 1998, and has hosted her syndicated TV talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, since 2003. Well we have watched some Pinoy Internet sensation guest in her show.

 4. Anderson Hays Cooper : an American journalist, author, and television personality. He is the primary anchor of the CNN news show Anderson Cooper 360°. During Yolanda Storm Surge 2013 Best! Coverage  Tacloban, Samar and Cebu, amidst the hunger and thirst, the chaos and confusion, we've seen the best in the Filipino people.

5. Enrique Martín Morales : commonly known as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican, American, Spanish singer, songwriter, actor, and author. Martin began his career at age twelve with the all-boy pop group Menudo which visited the Philippines (1987). 2010 After years of sidestepping questions about his sexual orientation, singer Ricky Martin reveals in a heartfelt posting online that he is gay.

6. Sir Elton Hercules John CBE is an English singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, record producer, and occasional actor. In Dec 21, 2014 he married long-time partner David Furnish near London.

And many more to mention....

On Music, TV,  Movie, Fashion , Engineering  IT and News Industry etc..Not only adored for their talent and contribution to the entertainment industry worldwide, but are also respected for their individuality.  In the Philippines  we have also famous LGBT personality like Charice Pempengco, Aiza Seguerra and  Vice Ganda.

There are still 79 countries where homosexuality is illegal ..75+ (really more like 79 or 81) countries with anti-homosexuality laws..

The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, or ILGA, lists 75 countries with criminal laws against sexual activity by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex people (LGBTIs), but that’s an understatement.