In a time when queer voices are being silenced through book bans and the ACLU is tracking over 600 anti-LGBTQ bills across the States, finding affirming spaces online has never felt more important. Whether queer people are surrounded by their community or not, following queer creators can offer connection, education, and joy. Curating a for-you-page (fyp) filled with diverse voices isn’t just entertaining; it can be a powerful way to learn and feel seen.
From home repair to queer history, the following queer TikTokers use their platforms to make activism accessible, joyful, and human.
Rose Montoya
Rose Montoya, a Latine, bisexual, non-binary transgender woman, seamlessly combines education and entertainment on her platform. Nominated by Queerty in 2021 for Favorite TikToker, Rose posts videos on topics like traveling while trans, Trans 101, and how to stand against hate.
Her most popular video, with over 26 million views, details her experience with transphobia during a TSA screening. This moment highlights the everyday barriers trans people face while traveling. Rose’s engaging storytelling sheds light on systemic issues like gendered security scanners, sparking broader discussions that go beyond legislation and into lived experience.
When this video was posted in 2021, the TSA machines were only set up to scan either males or females. In 2022, the ACLU reported that the TSA would be replacing sex-specific scanners with newer gender-neutral technology. While those replacements have come into effect, the new technology includes an algorithm that buzzes erroneously, resulting in uncomfortable physical searches.
Mercury Stardust
Known online as the Trans Handy Ma’am, Mercury Stardust posts empowering how-to videos about home repair and rental maintenance. Her approachable, funny tutorials cover everything from fixing leaky faucets to setting boundaries with landlords. Looking at handiness from a queer perspective, these lessons may be especially affirming for those who didn’t grow up with someone to teach them.
Plus, these how-to tutorials aren’t just DIY lessons — they’re affirmations. Mercury often closes with, “You’re worth the time it takes to learn a new skill,” reminding followers that self-reliance is a form of care. Her humor, warmth, and empathy make even the most intimidating repairs accessible.
She regularly discusses transphobia, gender dysphoria, and how to be a better ally to trans people. By letting us into her life in this multi-faceted way, Mercury Stardust stands out as authentic.
Rowan Ellis
Rowan Ellis, a lesbian content creator, is known for video essays that dissect LGBTQ+ tropes in media. She recommends movies with positive representation and critiques those that fall short, approaching topics like political comedy, satire, polyamory, and queer elders with tact and insight.
Combining personal experience with scholarly sources, Rowan’s long-form videos on YouTube are thoughtful deep dives into queer storytelling. On TikTok, she distills those essays into short, accessible clips — perfect for anyone curious about queer media but unsure where to start. In the below video on polyamory, Rowan mentions how it’s important for people to become more aware of other identities. Because you don’t know what you don’t know, seeing these diverse video topics on a feed can be especially helpful.
Anania Williams
Anania Williams, host of The Gaydar Show, quizzes guests on LGBTQ+ culture and history to guess if they’re “gay, straight, or a homophobe.” The street-style series features everyone from everyday New Yorkers to State Representative Zohran Mamdani and pop star Chappell Roan.
A genderqueer artist and performer, Anania brings creativity and wit to every project. In fact, Bob the Drag Queen called Anania “the future of drag” and later invited them to open on tour. Plus, their personal account offers sharp humor and reflections on queer identity — including a tongue-in-cheek plea for bisexuals to reevaluate “bisexual eyeliner.”
Eric Sedeño
Eric Sedeño, a Mexican-American artist and content creator based in Brooklyn, fills TikTok with vibrant humor and creativity. From DIY fashion to lighthearted chats, his videos undeniably feel like a conversation with a best friend.
Accordingly, his viral “virtual hug” clip from 2021 has Eric reassuring the viewer, “You look amazing today.” This simple, sincere statement is emblematic of his brand: warm, funny, and emotionally grounded.
Describing his style as “a cowboy in the city who wears too much color,” Eric brings queer joy to a digital landscape dominated by rage-bait. His content reminds followers that self-expression goes hand-in-hand with activism.
Blair Imani
Finally, Blair Imani, a queer, Black, Muslim historian and educator, is the creator of the viral micro-learning series Smarter in Seconds. In particular, since 2020, her videos have broken down topics like discrimination and gerrymandering with clarity.
Blair’s ability to make complex issues understandable and shareable has made her one of social media’s most trusted educators. By blending scholarship with lived experience, she offers a deeply personal yet widely accessible model of activism. This way, knowledge can intersect with compassion and community.
Conclusion: queer joy as education, connection as resistance
Each of these creators reminds us that queer visibility isn’t just about representation; it’s about connection. In an era where queer existence gets debated in classrooms and legislatures, these TikTokers carve out spaces of learning, laughter, and love.
Their videos prove that education can look like a viral moment, activism can sound like a friendly voice, and queer joy itself can be a form of resistance. By curating our feeds with creators like these, we’re not just consuming content — we’re building community.
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