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Which famous drag queen is known for the catchphrase "Sashay Away"?
RuPaul
Name one queer and/or trans actor that impacted representation or advocacy in the television or movie world.
Any answer, up to you!
An umbrella term for someone who doesn't fit within the gender binary.
What is Gender Non-Conforming/Non-Binary?
This is what PFLAG stands for.
What is Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (later broadened to Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)?
What colors are on the traditional Pride flag?
Red, orange, yellow, green, indigo, and violet
Who was the first known LGBTQ astronaut in the history of NASA’s space exploration?
Sally Ride
This now controversial talk show host helped advance queer rights and awareness by being open about her sexuality and her relationship with her wife
Ellen DeGeneres
What word refers to someone who is neither biologically male or female?
Intersex
Who was the first openly gay man elected to public office in the United States in California?
Harvey Milk
What year did the Stonewall riots take place?
1969
Who were Del Martin and Phyllis Lyons?
Founders of the Daughters of Bilitis, the first major lesbian organization in the United States.
What popular sitcom aired the first-ever lesbian wedding on American TV?
Friends
What term describes an attraction to multiple genders but is distinct from bisexuality due to its emphasis on individual experience rather than a binary framework?
Pansexual
What group was the first gay rights organization formed after the Stonewall Riots?
The Gay Liberation Front
What day is National Coming Out Day in the United States?
October 11
Who designed the rainbow pride flag?
Gilbert Baker
Who was the first Black openly gay actor to win an Emmy?
Billy Porter
This term, originating from academic and activist circles, describes the societal system that enforces and normalizes heterosexuality as the default or preferred orientation
Heteronormativity
Which United States president signed a law banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in federal benefits?
President Barack Obama
What was the first state to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation?
Wisconsin in 1982
This Black trans woman and activist was a key figure in the Stonewall Uprising and co-founded the group STAR to support homeless LGBTQ youth
Marsha P. Johnson
Who was the first-ever winner of RuPaul's Drag Race?
Zahara Benet
What term refers to “women who like women (WLW)” or lesbian and is a reference to this historic poet's work as the first known written references to lesbian relationships.
Sapphic/Sappho
What symbol was used to mark queer people during the Holocaust. This symbol was later used by the queer community as a sign of protest, specifically during the AIDS crisis.
Pink triangle
What is the name of the first lesbian rights organization in the United States? (Fun Fact: They were formed in San Francisco!)
The Daughters of Bilitis