Historical Figures
This historical figure is an activist known for fighting for the rights of LGBTQIA+ People and for being a leader during the Stonewall Riots
Who is Marsha P. Johnson
What is "Montero?"
This fictional character is known for being one of the main characters in "Steven Universe" and for being a Stronger than you!
Who is Garnet
This artist was a poet, famous for being a trailblazer during the Harlem Renaissance and for writing the poems, "I, Too, Sing America" and "Harlem"
Who is Langston Hughes
In 2021, This actress became the first Trans person to be nominated for a major Emmy category (Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series) and in 2022, she was the first Trans person to win a golden globe
Who is Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
This historical figure is and activist and author, most famous for her work for the Black Panther party and for her time as a political prisoner for helping a group called, The Soledad Brothers
Who is Angela Davis
Willi Ninja, a famous figure from the ballroom scene, is also known for being the Grandfather of this dance move, inspired by Egyptian Hieroglyphs and the magazine of the same name
What is Vogue
This fictional character is known for being the stoic Police Captain in the hit TV Show "Brooklyn 99"
Who is Raymond Holt
This famous artist was a singer and performer, best known for her hit song, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" and for her famous rendition of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You"
Who is Whitney Houston
In 2015, as a response to the murders of teens Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown, three queer women, Patrisse Khan-Cullors, Ayo Tometi, and Alica Garza created this political and social organization, sparking a movemement
What is Black Lives Matter
This historical figure was a famous writer, who was known for or writing books including "If Beale Street Could Talk" and "Giovanni's Room" and for his activism, fighting for both LGBTQIA and Black rights
Who is James Baldwin
Alice Walker, a Bicon in her own right, is best known for creating this book and later movie, about a Gay Black Woman's life through her letters to her long lost sister (Which resulted in Pulitzer Prize win in 1983)
What is "The Color Purple"
This fictional character is known for being the fatherly figure for the main characters and the MC for Ballroom in the show, "Pose"
Who is Pray Tell
This famous artist is a singer and rapper known for his creative style and his well recieved albums "Igor" and "Call me if you get lost"
Who is Tyler the Creator?
In 1967, due to be tired of the Racism she faced during pageants in New York, this Trans Woman created the New York Ball room scene specifically for Black and Brown LGBTQ+ People
Who is Crystal Labeija
This historical figure was a famous dancer who was the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture and for being a spy during world war 2
Who is Josephine Baker
Frank Ocean, a famous singer and rapper, is known for the songs, "Godspeed" and this song, which blew up on the app TikTok in the late 2010s
What is "Chanel"
This fictional character is known for her struggles with substances and for being the main character/narrater of the show "Euphoria"
Who is Rue Bennet
This model is famous for being the first Black, Trans and Differently abled person to be signed by a major modeling company in 2018
Who is Aaron Rose Philip
In 1928, This Black performer debuted her song "Prove It On Me Blues," a song that she performed in a Butch style and the lyrics themselves professed her romantic loved for women.
Who is Ma Rainey
This historical figure was a civil rights activist known for organizing the 1963 March on Washington and for being a the key advisor to Martin Luther King Jr.
Who is Bayard Rustin
As a member of The House of Miyake-Mugler, Rihanna, has blown up both for her illustrious singing career and for her billion dollar fashion business called this.
What is Fenty
This fictional character is famous for being the fierce owner of a night club called "The Pynk" in the well loved show "P-Valley"
Who is Uncle Clifford
This artist was a well renowned dancer and choreographer known for his African-American inspired concert dance and for his dance company (his namesake), designed to inspire Black dancers to foster their craft
Who is Alvin Ailey
In 1979, an organization called the Blackheart collective, created this magazine, focused on centering black gay by black gay writers including Daniel Garret, Isaac Jackson, and Calvin Robinson
What is Blacklight