Accessibility at Pride Events
True or False? There is an accessible unobstructed parade viewing area at SF Pride?
True! You do have to reserve a spot on their website https://sfpride.org/accessibility
What is the most recognizable symbol of Pride Month?
The Rainbow Flag, created by Gilbert Baker an openly gay man, Artist and Drag Queen
Fill in the blank: In the year ___ the first gay marriage appeared on the sitcom "Roc"
1991 (Will accept +/- 2 years)
What term is used to describe someone who is actively supportive of LGBTQ+ people?
True or False? All Pride events and parties are accessible.
False. Many pride events are not accessible
Which U.S. President officially designated June as Pride Month in the year 1999?
Bill Clinton, later in 2009 Barack Obama changed the official name from pride month to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
This quintessential queer movie follows two male cowboys that fall in love while tending to sheep in the mountains of Wyoming. The film received eight nominations and won three Oscars at the 2006 awards ceremony
"Brokeback mountain"
A person who does not identify with a single fixed gender or has a fluid or unfixed gender identity.
Gender-fluid
What type of interpretation does SF Mainstage Pride event provide?
ASL Interpretation
The first official pride march in New York was done in remembrance of a riot against queer discrimination. What is the name of the place this riot took place in?
Stone Wall Inn
In 2017, this movie becomes the first LGBTQ themed movie to win best picture during a memorable awards ceremony.
"Moonlight"
The process of exploring your own sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
True or False? There will be a designated ADA area for both stages during Silicon Valley Pride
True.Both stages will also have ASL Interpretation
Which City in Brazil boasts a pride parade of upwards of 3 million attendees?
Sao Paolo
The first openly gay anchor to host a major primetime news show in the United States.
Rachel Maddow
When a person's sexual orientation or gender identity is disclosed to someone else without their consent.
True or False? Individuals with disabilities that attend care homes can only attend pride events if their care home supervisors agree.
False. Why?
This Pride Activist was known as the "Mother of Pride" for contributing greatly in the start up of New York's first Pride March, who is she?
Brenda Howard
A British singer and songwriter who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist and pianist of a rock band. Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range.
Freddie Mercury from the rock band Queen
How a person choses to outwardly express their gender, within the context of societal expectations of gender.
Gender Expression