If you want contextual relevance and thoughtfulness in the media, look no further. LZ Granderson is a columnist who currently writes for The Los Angeles Times OpEd section and serves as a contributor for ABC News. He also hosts a podcast, Life Out Loud with LZ Granderson, which draws from his own lived experience as a gay, Black father. For his work, he has been recognized as Journalist of the Year by the National Lesbian and Gay Journalist Association and his columns have been honored by the National Association of Black Journalists. His TED Talk on LGBTQ+ equality went viral and generated millions of views. When we say representation matters, this is what we are talking about. —K.M.