In response to a few online comments, THE FIGHT would like to clarify its editorial choice to specify when newsmakers are “openly LGBTQ+.”
While some may see the label as redundant, the magazine maintains that it serves a vital purpose in a world where heterosexuality is still the cultural default.
By explicitly identifying a figure as “openly” queer, THE FIGHT ensures that their identity isn’t erased or “straight-washed.”
It serves as a reminder that the community is present and thriving in every sector, from tech and sports to high-level politics.
For an LGBTQ+ publication, naming identity is a proactive choice. It highlights that success and “queerness” coexist, reinforcing the community’s footprint in the public consciousness.
For a young person navigating their identity, seeing a “successful CEO” is one thing; seeing an “openly gay CEO” offers a specific kind of validation and possibility that a generic title simply cannot provide.
Ultimately, THE FIGHT views the term not as a limitation, but as a badge of authenticity that celebrates those living their truth in the public eye.
