A Trans Woman Did It
In 1970, she climbed up a building and into a window (in a dress and heels) to participate in a NYC council meeting.
Sylvia Rivera
This renowned playwright, celebrated for "A Raisin in the Sun," was also an activist and writer. She contributed to early queer publications like The Ladder and One, addressing the intersection of feminism and LGBT rights far ahead of her time.
Lorraine Hansberry
When was the first American woman in space?
1983
Renowned for her soulful and emotive voice, this influential jazz and blues singer became one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. Who is the legendary artist behind classics like "Strange Fruit" and "God Bless the Child"?
Billie Holiday
Who was the first openly transgender woman to professionally play tennis?
Dr. Renee Richards
In the 1920s which flower was used as a symbol of lesbian love?
Violets
When were the words lesbianism and lesbian added to the Oxford English Dictionary?
1976
Who is the poet behind such works as "Because I could not stop for Death" and "Hope is the thing with feathers"?
Emily Dickenson
Who has the 2nd highest net worth among trans women?
Lana and Lilly Wachowsk
What pioneering nurse, known as the "Lady with the Lamp," is often considered the founder of modern nursing and made significant contributions during the Crimean War?
Florence Nightingale
When was the first lesbian romance novel that did NOT have a terrible ending published?
1952
This flamboyant actress and personality, known for her wit and unconventional lifestyle, graced both stage and screen during the early to mid-20th century. Who is the captivating actress famous for her roles in films like "Lifeboat" and "The Cheat," as well as her distinctive voice and memorable quotes?
Tallulah Bankhead
She designed the Trans-Black pride flag
Raquel Willis
In what year was the first volume of Lesbian Love Poems published in America?
1923
What year was the first open lesbian elected as an official in The United States?
1972
Which remarkable First Lady, known for her advocacy of civil rights, women's rights, and humanitarian causes, served as the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, from 1933 to 1945?
Eleanor Roosevelt
Who has the highest net worth among trans women
Martine Rothblath
In what year was the first known vaginoplasty?
1931
"Becoming Visible: A Black Lesbian Conference" happened in what year?
1980
This actress, born into a renowned acting family, gained fame as a child star in the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and continued her successful career into adulthood with roles in films. Who is the talented actress known for her versatility and charisma on screen?
Drew Berrymore