the pacific northwest, but queer
"According to the Oxford English Dictionary the definition of gay is"
comfort media
Be Gay Do Crimes (queer history)
Pop Culture Queers
100
This Seattle gayborhood is the site of a huge number of queer events, meetups, and venues (and it has its own Pride event on June 27!)
What is Capitol Hill?
100
The term for revealing one's queerness.
What is Coming out (of the closet)?
100
NYX CANT ANSWER THIS ONE. These two firefighters are the subject of a prominent ship.
Who are Buck and Eddie?
100
This historic spot was the location of a police raid against sexual and gender minorities in NYC, prompting the riots that began the Gay liberation movement.
What is the Stonewall Inn?
100
This famous talk show host, came out as a lesbian in 1997! In 2021, she was involved in a controversy when she was revealed to be abusive in the workplace.
Who is Ellen Degeneres?
200
This City hosts their annual pride event in early July, perfect for if you missed out on June pride or just want more!
What is Tacoma?
200
These are what the letters LGBTQIA2S+ stand for
What is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, and everyone else under the umbrella!
200
"I'm coming to the _____" - Ilya Rozanov
What is Cottage?
200
This supreme court ruling declared that gay people had the fundamental right to marry in all 50 states.
What is Obergefell V. Hodges?
200
This trans woman hosts a show where she asks questions to ascertain whether someone is gay, straight or a homophobe (her name or name of the show)
Who is Anania OR What is Gaydar
300
These meetups are hosted in places like Charlie's Queer Books and Elliott Bay! You could even start one today!
What is a book club?
300
The assumption that all people should be straight. This is often felt both as a social pressure and an internalized standard.
What is heteronormativity?
300
This cartoonist and animator created the iconic graphic novel "Nimona" as well as the very lesbian show "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power"
Who is ND or Nate Stevenson?
300
This saint presented as a man while fighting in France, and were executed for heresy for refusing to present as a woman: "for nothing in the world will i swear not to arm myself and put on a man's dress."
Who is Joan Of Arc?
300
This beauty and style influencer FROM VASHON helped us out on our hair and makeup days with their videos!
Who is Iris Olympia?
400
This event is happening THIS SATURDAY!!!!!!!!!!!
What is Pride Stories & Songs with Sylvia O'Stayformore
400
What is the Intersex Flag?
400
The first trans man to compete on drag race, this performer often does shows with Violet Chachki. His name is inspired by a famous ad campaign!
Who is Gottmik?
400
This organization, founded by Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, sheltered trans youth in NYC while advocating prison reform and queer rights.
What is STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries)?
400
This actress came out as Bi after starring in the Twilight Saga!
Who is Kristen Stewart?
500
This social media trend led to an all-ages and inclusive meetup that continues to this day celebrating queerness and italian food.
What Is Gays Eating Garlic Bread In The Park?
500
A romantic identity where an individual does not experience sexual attraction until they form strong emotional bonds with another person.
What is Demisexual?
500
This classic documentary chronicled 1980s NYC ball culture, and the African-American, Latino, Gay, and Trans communities involved in this iconic scene. "Opulence! You own everything"
What is Paris is Burning?
500
The first "Queen of Drag," this person was born into slavery and led one of the first gay resistance actions in 1888 after being arrested for "female impersonation"
Who is William Dorsey Swann?
500
The hair, makeup, and hygeine expert from Queer Eye - this person is known for their flowing locks and is often referred to just by their initials.
Who is Jonathan Van Ness (JVN?)