Politicians and Activists
This New Yorker was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. He was assassinated along with Mayor George Moscone in 1978.
Who was Harvey Milk?
This American actor is known for his role in Stranger Things.
Who is Noah Schnapp?
This American novelist wrote The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas about her partner. She lived in Paris and socialized with Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and others.
Who was Gertrude Stein?
This American Beat poet was known for his poem "Howl."
Who was Allen Ginsberg?
This South African sings "Rush" and "Bloom"
Who is Troye Sivan?
This American activist and Youtuber is known for being one of the youngest transgender activists. She starred in a TV show about her life.
Who is Jazz Jennings?
This American comedian and actress is known for her standup. She's been in the news recently for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival because she is a lesbian and homosexuality is illegal in Saudi Arabia.
Who is Jessica Kirson?
This American author and public speaker is known for her sardonic social commentary. In 2021, she was a part of a docu-series with her friend Martin Scorsese called Pretend It's a City.
Who is Fran Lebowitz?
This American playwright and screenwriter is known for his play Angels in America.
Who is Tony Kushner?
This American pop singer was famous for her songs "It's My Party" and "You Don't Own Me"
Who was Lesley Gore?
This American playwright and AIDS activist is known for his role in founding the Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) and the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP).
Who was Larry Kramer?
This actor is known for his distinctive gravelly voice and his roles in Hairspray, and Mrs. Doubtfire.
Who is Harvey Fierstein?
This German sexologist's work was targeted by the Nazis
Who was Magnus Hirschfeld?
This American photographer is known for her portraits of celebrities. Her photo of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, taken hours before Lennon was killed, featured on one of the most famous covers of Rolling Stone.
Who is Annie Leibovitz?
This singer replaced Freddie Mercury in Queen
Who is Adam Lambert?
This American was the first out gay man elected to Congress. He is currently serving as Colorado's first gay governor and first Jewish governor.
Who is Jared Polis?
This British actress is best known for portraying Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter movies.
Who is Miriam Margolyes?
This poet was the first out transgender professor at an Orthodox institution. (Rabbi Sarah included her poetry during the High Holidays.)
Who is Joy Ladin?
This American-Israeli basketball player has won three WNBA championships and is known for her time with the Seattle Storm.
Who is Sue Bird?
American singer-songwriter. We use her version of "Mi Shebeirach."
Who was Debbie Friedman?
This American is the first out LGBT person elected to the US Senate. She is the junior senator from Wisconsin.
Who is Tammy Baldwin?
This Canadian actor is known for co-creating and co-starring in Schitt's Creek.
Who is Dan Levy?
This philosopher and gender studies philosopher is famous for their theory of gender performativity
Who is Judith Butler?
This American is one of the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered.
Who is Ari Shapiro?
This American musical composer and lyricist is famous for his work on West Side Story and Sweeney Todd.
Who was Stephen Sondheim?