Herstory
The year the Wildrose opened
What is 1985
A folk singer whose 1988 song is getting recognition today.
Who is Tracy Chapman
She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women's national basketball team and a six-time WNBA All-Star who is the first openly gay athlete to land a Nike endorsement
Who is Brittney Griner
The year the words lesbianism and lesbian were added to the Oxford English Dictionary
What is 1976
She starred in Janelle Monae's "Pynk" music video.
Who is Tessa Thompson
She is one of the most successful tennis players and advocates of women and girls sports
Who is Billie Jean King
The first openly lesbian or gay senator in American history
Who is Tammy Baldwin (Wisconsin)
This Greek poet was from the island of Lesbos who was widely regarded as one of the greatest lyric poets of her time.
Who is Sappho (c. 630 – c. 570 BCE)
The year Olympic and World Cup Champion USA soccer player Megan Rapinoe publicly came out as a lesbian.
What is 2012
She argued at the Supreme Court for her right to her partner's estate without estate tax, effectively helping to overturn Defense Of Marriage Act?
Who is Edith Windsor
She was one of the original Video DJs and grew her career to include TV, film and Broadway.
What is America's first sports bar 100% dedicated to women's sports.
The Sports Bra (Portland, OR)
The first known lesbian rights organization in the United States.
Daughters of Bilitis
Her writing dissects the intersections of race, sexuality, and gender.
Who is Audre Lorde
The Brazilian-Swedish soccer player is often regarded as the greatest female footballer of all time.
Who is Marta