WCDI
We Can Do It! is a photo campaign to build solidarity and personal strength through positive messaging. The goal is to bring to life modern iconic individuals, by depicting them as powerful and not victims in support of the global LGBT movement worldwide.
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- B Scott – Media maven. Internet sensation.
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- Calpernia Addams – An American author, actress, musician, and a spokesperson and activist for transgender rights and issues.
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- Brian Graden – Was President of Programming at MTV, VH1, CMT, and the new LGBT channel, Logo, which he assisted in the launch.
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- Billy Porter -Broadway legend, recording artist and incredible entertainer.
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- Mario Diaz – Infamous nightlife promoter in Los Angeles.
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- Michael Ferrera -Director of LifeWorks, which mentors LGBT youth in Los Angeles.
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- Marcie Smith -Recording artist and songwriter
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- Jesse Jordan -From Bravo TV’s WORKOUT.
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- Matt Zarley -Recording artist
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- Q Allan Brocka – An award-winning TV and film director. He also writes a column for The Advocate.
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- Robert Lanzas – Supporter
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- Brad Renfeldt -Served under DADT.
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- Rachael Cantu – Singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles
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- Darren Gant – Supporter
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- Matthew Stephen Herrick – Model and supporter.
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- Jacob Michael – Supporter
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- Guillermo Bass – Supporter
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- Ron Pennywell – Open Artist Movement team member
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- Kevin Gerdes – A mentee supporter from LifeWorks, which mentors LGBT youth in the LA area.
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- Reichen Lehmkuhl -A former Air Force officer, he is best known for winning season four of The Amazing Race and the memoir, “Here’s What We’ll Say”.
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- Darryl Stephens – Actor best known for his role on Noah’s Arc.
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- Wilson Cruz – Actor/activist best known for his role on “My So-called Life” and “He’s Just Not That Into You”.
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- Andrew Oldershaw – Quickly making a name for himself in the industry wow-ing from cover-man to starting community-based PR fires.
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- Stephani Roberts – Supermodel
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- Quincy LeNear – Half of the writer and director team that created “The DL Chronicles”.
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- Guy B – Recording artist. Co-founder of Open Artist Movement
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- Kevin Stea – Probably the most accomplished dancer in pop history. From Madonna (as seen in “Truth or Dare”), to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.
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- Deondray Gossett – half of the writer and director team that created “The DL Chronicles”.
Photography by John Ganun. Produced by Brad Bilanin and the Open Artist Movement.
This project is sponsored by Valentino’s Costumes in Van Nuys, CA. Costume styling by Will Brattain.
