Symbols
Symbol and math symbol that signifies unity under oppression
What is Lambda?
The Greek letter lambda was originally used as the symbol of the Gay Activists Alliance of New York in 1970 and in 1974 was officially adopted as the symbol of gay and lesbian rights by the International Gay Rights Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland. The lambda signifies unity under oppression.
Gay man and computer scientist; main character in the film "The Imitation Game"
Who is Alan Turing?
What are Cuffed Jeans?
Yellow background with a purple circle in the center
What is the Intersex Flag?
This club
What is a Rainbow Alliance (or GSA)?
Color that was commonly used to symbolize the queer community (specifically gay men) in 20th Century New York
What is Red?
Back in the 20th century New York, gay men would wear a red necktie or bow tie or basically any red accessory to subtly represent their identities and help identify members of the same community. This predates the use of the color red to raise AIDS awareness.
Infamous drag king and butch lesbian who was rumored to throw the first punch in the Stonewall Riots.
Who is Storme DeLarverie?
One thing an aromantic person might hear when describing their lack of attraction
What is "You Just Haven't Found the Right Person"?
Dark gray
Light gray
Pink
White
Pink
Light gray
Dark gray
What is the Demigirl Flag?
Queer suicide prevention
What is the Trevor Project?
The Trevor Project is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. It focuses on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth.
Flower popularized by Oscar Wilde to signify queerness
What is a Green Carnation?
Green was a common color to refer to homosexuals, back in 19th-century England. That’s why Victorian men at the time would pin a green carnation on their lapels to indicate their identity. This was a practice popularized by author Oscar Wilde who was openly gay and would proudly wear a green carnation in public events.
First trans man to undergo phalloplastic surgery
Who is psychologist Michael Dillon?
The Bible's condemnation of homosexuality
What is None?
Jesus was silent on the subject of homosexuality. His ministry was one of welcome and acceptance, not condemnation. In addition, many Christians hold the Great Commandment in Mt. 22:36-40 as their overarching guide: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Orange and black side by side
What is the Super Straight Flag?
(super straight flags are symbols of intolerance and, thus, should be avoided)
First national gay rights organization in 1951
What is the Mattachine Society?
Symbol of lesbian feminists of the 1970s that is often included with an inverted black triangle and a purple background
What is a Labrys?
The labrys is a double-headed axe used by amazons of Greek mythology. The weapon was used as a symbol of empowerment by lesbian feminists in the 1970s.
In 1999, it became the centerpiece of one lesbian flag which included an inverted black triangle and a purple background.
Creator of the first rainbow pride flag
Who is Gilbert Baker?
Two sexualities that are, in the eyes of many, the "same"
What is Bisexuality and Pansexuality?
Yellow
White
Purple
Black
What is the Nonbinary Flag?
Organization tasked with the prevention of HIV/AIDS
What is ACT UP?
Animal symbol for the gay community used in a 1970s public ad campaign by two Boston artists
What is a Lavender Rhino?
Boston artists Daniel Thaxton and Bernie Toale used a lavender rhinoceros to symbolize the gay community for their 1970s public ad campaign led by the Gay Media Action Advertising. The ads were used to encourage more visibility for members of the gay community in Boston at the time.
Toale explained that they used a rhino because it was a “maligned and misunderstood animal”. Meanwhile, they used the color purple because it is a mixture of blue and red, which are commonly used to represent male and female respectively.
Trans woman and American computer scientist who helped to create the microchip before being fired for being trans.
Who is Lynn Conway?
Word describing queer people (NOT A SLUR)
What is Fruity?
Strawberry pink transitioning into light green with a gradient
What is the Aroflux Flag? (look it up)
Informal group of lesbian radical feminists who took the Lambda as their symbol
What is the Lavender Menace?