As originally published in the 2022 .gay Impact Report

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Evaluating the Impact of LGBTQIA+ Influencers

LGBTQIA+ influencers are leading the way in promoting diversity, inclusion and representation, and .gay believes in their transformative impact.

These inspiring individuals have the power to drive social change and champion LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusivity. Through their platforms, they not only raise awareness about important issues but also share valuable educational resources and foster allyship and activism.

The partnerships with many talented LGBTQIA+ content creators have spread awareness of .gay’s unique community-centric policies and empowered individuals to proudly embrace their authentic selves online by claiming their own .gay domain.

• Henry Jimenez - @henryjimenz (2.1M) 
• Bruno Alcantara - @brunocalcantara (337K) 
• Emilia Fart - @emiliafarts (206K)
• Freddy Rodriguez - @blueperk (142K) 
• Laperra & Elcari - @laperrayelcari (117K) 
• Addison Rose Vincent - @breakthebinary (102K) 
• Mars Wright - @mars.wright (72.8K) 
• Succubus - @theonlysuccubus (12.2K) 
• Blossom Brown - @mxtheythem (11.5K) 
• King Dwarf - @kingdwarfofficial (11.5K)

“The movement y’all created for National Coming Out Day was phenomenal, and I am so happy I was able to be apart of it.”

– @carleybearden

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The .gay domain extension provides a distinctive digital space devoted to connecting and celebrating members of LGBTQIA+ communities and their allies. For individuals, organizations, businesses and brands, .gay serves as a virtual Pride flag and inclusive badge of honor. For every new domain registered, .gay donates 20% of registration revenue to LGBTQIA+ nonprofit groups to help address key issues facing these communities.

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