Herstory
This famous ancient Greek poet inspired not one but two words to describe wlw.
Sappho of Lesbos
What book by Casey McQuiston features a time-displaced punk lesbian stuck on the subway.
One Last Stop
This rising queer pop star is known for her theatrical performances, unapologetic lyrics, and songs like “Red Wine Supernova” and “Good Luck, Babe!”
Chappell Roan
Of the main characters in Yellowjackets, how many of them are lesbian, at least if you ask DPR Katrina?
All of them
Which accessory, often clipped to a belt loop, became a subtle lesbian signal in queer outdoor culture
Carabiners
What coded phrase was used in early lesbian bars to discreetly identify queer women to one another?
Friend of Dorothy
Who wrote 'The Color Purple', the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that explores numerous themes, including sexuality and gender?
Alice Walker
In “Girls,” this Norwegian queer icon says, “They’re so pretty it hurts,” capturing the ache of sapphic longing.
Girl in Red
Which cult classic features Natasha Lyonne as a cheerleader sent to conversion therapy, only to fall in love with another girl?
But I’m a Cheerleader
What flowers of similar colors are often used to symbolize lesbianism?
Lavender and Violet
Historians will call them close friends. This term was used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to describe two women living together in a long-term, financially independent partnership.
Boston Marriage
Which poet’s collection, The Black Unicorn, reclaims myth and magic through a Black lesbian feminist lens?
Audre Lorde
This former Disney star's 2015 single launched her into queer icon status with the lyric “Girls like girls like boys do.”
Hayley Kiyoko
Which South Korean period piece, directed by Park Chan-wook, features a complex lesbian relationship set against a backdrop of deception?
The Handmaiden
This lesbian pride flag was designed by Emily Gwen in 2021 to be more inclusive of trans and non-binary lesbians. It was named for its shades of orange, white, and pink
Sunset Lesbian Flag
Which 19th-century American poet is widely believed to have had romantic relationships with women, including Susan Gilbert, to whom she wrote passionate letters?
Emily Dickinson
Despite being written as an anti-lesbian cautionary tale, this 1872 novella became a queer cult classic. It even inspired Dracula.
Carmilla
Which indie artist’s song “I Know a Place” became a queer anthem after the Pulse nightclub shooting, offering a vision of safety and belonging?
MUNA
Cheryl Dunye directed this movie, which became the first feature film by a Black lesbian about Black lesbians.
The Watermelon Woman
In mid-20th-century tattoo culture, which symbol was often used by lesbians as a subtle sign of identity and guidance?
Nautical star
Which lesbian feminist group published The Woman-Identified Woman manifesto in 1970, challenging heteronormativity in feminism?
Lavender Menace
This novel by Jeanette Winterson features a young girl raised by Pentecostal zealots, discovering her queer identity through allegory and rebellion.
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit?
This singer’s haunting voice and song “Fast Car” made her a lesbian icon—though she’s famously private about her identity.
Tracy Chapman
Which sitcom showed the first lesbian wedding to appear on American television?
Friends
This lesbian symbol was adopted in the 1970s, adopted by feminists to represent strength and empowerment, drawing from its association with ancient goddesses and the Amazon warrior women. In recent years, its usage has declined due to its association with TERF lesbians.
The labrys, a double-headed axe