Historical Figures
Who was the first openly gay elected official in the history of California?
Harvey Milk.
Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and won a seat as city supervisor, which contributed to a shift in San Francisco and US politics. He was considered the "most famous and significantl openly LGBTQ+ official ever elected in the United States."
What year was gay marriage legalized in the US?
June 26, 2015
Which queer pop star wrote the song "Born This Way" which contains lyrics about celebration and acceptance of different identities?
Lady Gaga
For the LGBTQ+ community, what does it mean to "come out"?
It is the process of LGBTQ+ people sharing their sexual orientation or gender identity to others or themselves when they feel ready to do so. It is a personal process.
What flag represents the LGBTQ+ Community?
The rainbow flag.
Name a famous LGBTQ+ icon/musician from the 70's or 80's?
What Bay Area city college was the first to establish the first Gay and Lesbian studies departments in 1989?
City College of San Francisco. The department was later changed to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender studies in 2006.
Name a queer Youtuber or Tik Toker?
(we'll fact check)
What is an LGBTQ+ "ally"?
A person who supports and respects members of the LGBTQ+ community who may not be LGBTQ+ themselves
What colors were added to the LGBTQ+ flag in recent times and why?
Pink, blue, and white: to be inclusive of the Trans community
Black and brown: to be inclusive of people of color
Name one of the drag queens that participated in the Stonewall uprising and created the group STAR (Street Trans Action Revolutionaries)?
Marsha P Johnson and Sylvia Rivera
What does a "Boston marriage" refer to?
A "Boston marriage" was historically known as the cohabitation of two wealthy women independent of financial support from a man. The term is said to have been in use in New England in the late 19th/early 20th century.
Who is JoJo Siwa?
A dancer who starred on "Dance Moms" and recently came out as queer
Name an LGBTQ+ resource?
LGBT Connection, Positive Images, The Trevor Project, Human Rights Campaign, etc.
What is an umbrella term for the LGBTQ+ Community?
Queer, Gay etc
Who was the openly bisexual, Mexican painter who used her art to represent topics such as female sexuality, feminine beauty standards and Indigenous Mexican culture?
Frida Kahlo
What US historical event took place in the 60's that paved the way for LGBTQ+ rights and why was this significant?
The Stonewall Riots (June 28th, 1969, NY).
The LGBTQ+ Community at the Stonewall Inn (a neighborhood gay bar), fought back during a police raid and contributed to the gay liberation movement and fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States.
Name the Emmy award winning TV show that brought the art of drag into mainstream TV?
RuPaul's Drag Race
What is the word for what someone personally decides to identify as?
Preferred pronouns or just pronouns
What pride flag identity is blue, purple, and pink?
The Bisexual flag
What famous English playwright from the 16th century wrote love poems to his male acquaintance?
William Shakespeare
What lesser known US event happened before the Stonewall Riots involving Trans activism?
The Compton Cafeteria Riots (August 1966, SF)
This was one of the first LGBTQ+ related riots in US history before Stonewall. This marked the beginning of transgender activism in San Francisco. A Trans woman rejected harassment and police arrest and paved the way for LGBTQ+ liberation/rights.
What celebrity who starred in "Juno", "X-Men", and "Umbrella Academy" recently came out as Transgender?
Elliot Page
Define "heteronormative"
It is the assumption that all relationships are heterosexual (straight) or the default sexual orientation in society. This can contribute to LGBTQ+ identities feeling underrepresented in media, images, every day life, etc.
Define "gender spectrum"
A concept of gender that does not only include binary male and female