🌈 LGBTQ+ History
What month is recognized as Pride Month in the United States?
June
Your friend tells you they're LGBTQ+. What is ONE supportive thing you could say?
“I support you,” “Thanks for trusting me,” “I'm here for you,” etc.
What singer released “Born This Way,” an anthem associated with LGBTQ+ acceptance?
Lady Gaga
What does the “T” in LGBTQ+ stand for?
Transgender
Someone says:
“Thanks for trusting me. I won't tell anyone until you're ready.”
🟢 Ally
What famous 1969 event in New York City became a major turning point for LGBTQ+ activism?
The Stonewall uprising/riots
Your friend comes out to you but says, “Please don't tell anyone.” What should you do?
Respect their privacy and don't out them.
What Netflix series follows teenagers Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson as their relationship develops?
Heartstopper
What is the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity?
Sexual orientation relates to attraction; gender identity is a person's internal sense of their gender.
Someone tells their gay friend:
“You're cool because you don't act gay.”
🚩 Red Flag — it implies acting visibly gay is something negative.
Before LGBTQ+ people gained greater legal protections, name ONE type of discrimination LGBTQ+ people commonly experienced.
Examples include employment discrimination, housing discrimination, criminalization, police harassment, marriage restrictions, etc.
ROLE PLAY: Your teammate says:
“I think I might be gay, but I'm scared people will judge me.”
You have 30 seconds to respond like a supportive friend.
GUESS THE CELEBRITY!
Clue 1: I'm a rapper and singer.
Clue 2: I'm openly gay.
Clue 3: One of my biggest songs is a country song about horses
Lil Nas X
You have 20 seconds! Name 4 letters in LGBTQIA+ and what they stand for.
Any 4 correct answers.
LIGHTNING ROUND! You have 30 seconds. Ally or Red Flag?
🚩 / 🟢 / 🚩 / 🟢 / 🚩
your team has 30 seconds to name THREE ways LGBTQ+ rights or acceptance have changed over time.
Examples: marriage equality, anti-discrimination laws, greater representation, Pride events, greater social acceptance, etc.
You hear someone repeatedly using the wrong pronouns for another student. Name ONE respectful way you could handle the situation.
Correct them respectfully, model the correct pronouns, check in with the student, etc.
You have 30 seconds to name:
2 LGBTQ+ musicians
2 LGBTQ+ TV/movie characters
1 LGBTQ+ historical figure
All five must be correct to win.
What does it mean when someone identifies as nonbinary?
Their gender identity isn't exclusively male or female.
A friend says:
“I don't understand everything about being transgender, but I'll use your name and pronouns because I respect you.”
🟢 Ally — you don't have to fully understand someone's experience to respect them.
Why is the rainbow flag an important symbol in LGBTQ+ history?
It was created as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride, visibility, diversity, and community.
Someone at school says:
“Why do LGBTQ+ people need Pride? Straight people don't have Pride.”
Your team has 30 seconds to come up with a thoughtful response.
Answer: Pride exists partly because LGBTQ+ people historically faced discrimination and celebrates visibility, community, progress, equality and LGBTQ+ history.
What TV competition featuring drag performers uses the phrase “Shantay, you stay”?
RuPaul's Drag Race
Your team has 30 seconds to explain the difference between gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation AND give one example of each.
You have 30 seconds to respond to ALL THREE situations:
Win condition: Give a respectful response to all three.