The newest cover of Cosmopolitan just made history, and we're cheering

One “Orange is the New Black” star is helping Cosmopolitan magazine make history.

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According to Mashable, Laverne Cox made history by appearing as the first trans covergirl for the magazine. Cosmopolitan South Africa’s #SayYesToLove issue is set to come out in February 2018 and features a number of LGBT figures and activists.

Say WHAT? #SayYesToLove 🏳️‍🌈 And this month's issue is filled with it! 💖 In this South Africa exclusive @lavernecox stars as COSMO's first ever openly trans cover girl! ALSO, #LGBTQI+ allies and activists on Love in 2018 💝#COSMOxLaverne #COSMOFebruary #TransIsBeautiful ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/X8J7b7fbkR

— COSMOPOLITAN SA (@CosmopolitanSA) January 22, 2018

What’s even more significant, as pointed out, is that South Africa made sexual orientation-based discrimination illegal in the country’s constitution in 1996. The country also made history in 2006 by becoming the first African country to legalize same-sex marriage. This also made them the fifth county in the world to do so.

Cox received congratulations for the groundbreaking appearance.

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Congrats @Lavernecox on making history again as the first out trans Cosmo cover girlhttps://t.co/VKfiIT7kSd

— Monica Roberts (@TransGriot) January 22, 2018

I'm hoping this amazing new issue of @CosmopolitanSA signals a turning point for magazines, especially here.

Inclusivity and understanding should always be in season 😘

— kyle brinkmann (@iamDasKapital) January 22, 2018

Anyone who hasn’t purchased their copy can peep a few behind the scenes moments, shared by Cox and Cosmo.

All the questions you have ever wondered about @lavernecox we had her answer on set during our #COSMOFebruary shoot 😌💞 From celeb crush to her most treasured possession, listen as she dishes all! 🌸✨⚡️ #COSMOxLaverne #TransIsBeautiful ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜. pic.twitter.com/UWm2wVV3ux

— COSMOPOLITAN SA (@CosmopolitanSA) January 22, 2018

“Trans women deserve to be loved out in the open and in the light,” Cox asserted. “Let go of fear and live a fun, fearless life. If I can do it, you can do it.”