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This annual October celebration encourages people to openly share their sexual orientation or gender identity.
What is National Coming Out Day?
This woman is known as the “Queen of Talk” and hosted one of the most successful daytime talk shows in history.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
In 1956, she became the first African American woman to win The French Open tennis tournament, following up with Wimbledon a year later.
Who is Althea Gibson?
The second most spoken language in the United States.
What is Spanish?
This holiday, celebrated in many Asian cultures, marks the beginning of the lunar calendar year.
What is Lunar New Year?
This legendary singer of “I’m Every Woman” is celebrated as a gay icon for her empowering music and lasting impact on LGBTQ+ culture.
Who is Chaka Khan?
She was the first woman to become Vice President of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?
In 1987, she became the first African American woman, and first woman of any race, to have an album debut at number one on the Billboard 200.
Who is Whitney Houston?
The country with the largest Spanish-speaking population in the world.
What is Mexico?
This country has the largest population in the world and is part of the AAPI community.
What is China?
This Netflix makeover show features five culture and lifestyle experts transforming lives and spaces.
What is Queer Eye?
This civil rights activist refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, sparking a major movement.
Who is Rosa Parks?
In 2001, she became the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actress
Who is Halle Berry?
In Latino culture, this word represents extended family, close friends, and strong community bonds.
What is “Familia”?
This traditional Japanese garment is often worn during festivals and special occasions.
What is a kimono?
This artist won Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards and became known for drag‑inspired visuals and openly lesbian pop anthems.
Who is Chappell Roan?
This female author wrote the bestselling Harry Potter book series.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
In 2009 and lasting eight years, she took up residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave in Washington, DC, becoming the first African American one of these.
What is First Lady?
In Latino culture, this item is humorously known as the ultimate form of discipline.
What is “La chancla”?
This Filipino dish, often considered a national favorite, is made with meat marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic.
What is adobo?
In 2024–2025, this landmark 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling returned to the news, and in late 2025 the Court declined to hear a challenge—leaving nationwide marriage equality in place.
What is Obergefell v. Hodges?
She became the first self-made female billionaire in America and founded Spanx.
Who is Sara Blakely?
In 2022, she became the first African-American woman to appear on U.S. currency (a quarter).
Who is Maya Angelou?
What happens when you say " I am not hungry" at a Latino household?
What is “You’re going to get fed anyway”?
This 2021 U.S. law was signed to address the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans.
What is the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act?