Despite tepid reviews for most of this fall’s new shows, we’ve got plenty of new and returning lesbian and bisexual characters to be very excited about as well as quite a few lady-helmed productions.

Samira Wiley and Ellen Page are among the featured entertainers, activists and athletes.

The Root released its annual list of notable African Americans, and of course it includes some of our favorite movers, shakers and heartbreakers.

The studios are trying to pass on a pilot by a queer woman of color about a queer woman of color and her friends. Surprise surprise. Watch ‘Twenties’ now to show your support.