Juneteenth
What day is Juneteenth?
A) June 13th
B) June 19th
C) July 4th
B) June 19th
On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.
What was the event that sparked the Gay Liberation movement?
A) Stonewall Riots
B) Stonewall Uprising
C) Stonewall Protest
D) All of the Above
D) All of the above
The Stonewall Riots have also been labeled the Stonewall Uprising and Stonewall Protest. The usage of the phrase depends on the politics of the person or publication speaking on the subject
We wouldn't have Pride without
A) Straight Allies (lead by Taylor Swift)
B) Black Trans Women
C) Chase Bank
B) Black Trans Women
Black Trans Women like Marsha P. Johnson were at the forefront of the gay liberation movement, and have been at the forefront of many other political and cultural movements
This lawyer coined the term "intersectionality" and still contributes pieces, lectures, and seminars to intersectional feminist theory.
A) Kimberlé Crenshaw
B) Roxane Gay
C) Audre Lorde
A) Kimberlé Crenshaw
Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw is an American lawyer, civil rights advocate and a leading scholar of critical race theory who developed the theory of intersectionality.
For how long were slaves actually free on the day of Juneteenth?
A) 2.5 years
B) 1.5 years
C) 1 day
A) 2.5 years
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, meaning slaves had actually been free for around two-and-a-half years before getting the announcement in Galveston.
This black trans woman, a co-founder of S.T.A.R. (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries), was at the Stonewall Inn on the first night of the riots.
A) Sylvia Rivera
B) Janet Mock
C) Marsha P. Johnson
C) Marsha P. Johnson
Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, a Puerto Rican trans woman, were co-founders of S.T.A.R. and organized protests and movements that started after the first night of the Stonewall Riots
What does LGBTQIA+ stand for?
A) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Ally +
B) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual +
C) Lets, Get, Behind, Trans and Queer, Individuals, Already! +
B) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual +
The + indicates the inclusion of all other possible marginalized gender identities and sexualities.
Which writer, director, and producer on Pose FX founded the hashtags #GirlsLikeUs and #TransBookDrive?
A) Our Lady J
B) Janet Mock
C) Angelica Ross
B) Janet Mock
Janet Mock is a writer, director, producer, model, and activist who focuses her art and advocacy on Trans Women of Color
What are the colors of the Juneteenth flag?
A) Red,White &Blue
B) Black&White
C) Purple
A) Red, White & Blue
The colors red, white, and blue echo the American flag to symbolize that the slaves and their descendants were Americans. The star in the middle pays homage to Texas, while the bursting "new star" on the "horizon" of the red and blue fields represents a new freedom and a new people
Sylvia Rivera, a 17 year old amongst the rioters outside Stonewall inn said “ I’m not missing a minute of this, and she called it a:
a) A revolution
b) A Freedom
c) A Martyr
A) A Revolution
What do TDoR and TDoV stand for?
A) Tea, Drag, or Read and Time to Dance On, Vixens (games from RuPaul's Drag Race)
B) Trans Daughters of the Revolution and Trans Dads of Virginia
C) Transgender Day of Remembrance and Transgender Day of Visibility
C) Transgender Day of Remembrance and Transgender Day of Visibility
TDoR is Nov 20th and is meant to commemorate the lives lost to transphobic violence
TDoV is May 31st and is meant to celebrate the accomplishments of Trans people
Which author has a novel titled "Juneteenth" that was published after his death?
A) James Baldwin
B) Toni Morrison
C) Ralph Ellison
C) Ralph Ellison
Ralph Ellison's most famous novel is "Invisible Man" which explores social issues faced by Black Americans in the 20th Century. "Juneteenth" was put together from over 2000 pages of notes in 1999, five years after his death.
What year did Juneteenth become a National Holiday?
A) 1875
B) 1969
C) Still waiting ....
C) Still waiting ....
Texas was the first state to make Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980 - and continues to hold the most Juneteenth celebrations. Many other states celebrate, but this holiday is still not a national holiday.
Where is the proposed location for a monument of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson?
A) Washington Square Park
B) Ruth Wittenberg Triangle
C) Grand Army Plaza
B) Ruth Wittenberg Triangle
Ruth Wittenberg Triangle is a short walk away from the Stonewall Inn
What primary organization creates a list of LGBTQIA+ run businesses in LA?
A) Queer Business Guild of Los Angeles
B) Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
C) GLAAD Los Angeles Business Council
B) Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (LAGLCC) is the premier advocate of the Los Angeles Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender business community, representing hundreds of businesses in Los Angeles and the surrounding area.
Which Black comedian worked for the NSA before moving on to a career in entertainment?
A) Chris Rock
B) Wanda Sykes
C) Dave Chappelle
B) Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes is a lesbian comedian, writer, and actress known for her social commentary on race, sexuality, and gender.
What city in Texas has a gigantic Pride x Juneteenth celebration?
Dallas!
What neighborhood is the Stonewall Inn located?
Greenwich Village
Which openly gay politician commissioned the original Pride flag from artist Gary Baker in 1978?
Harvey Milk - the first openly gay elected official in the history of California, where he was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Which abolitionist wrote the famous "Ain't I a Woman" speech?
Sojourner Truth was a Black abolitionist and women's rights activist. This speech was delivered at the Women's Convention, Akron, Ohio in 1851 to call out the racism prevalent in the women's suffrage movement.