Queer Historical Figures
This important musical figure is known as the "Chameleon of Rock" due to being famous in both the rock and pop scenes. His last name is also the name of a knife known for going both ways, which was an innuendo for his sexuality.
Who is David Bowie?
This Norse god, known for their chaotic nature and trickster energy, also fluctuated between genders (and species) in many tales.
Who is Loki?
This movie was orginally based off a online comic series of the same name. It was originally supposed to be made under BlueSky Studios, but was cancelled during the merger with Disney, later being picked up by Netflix.
What is Nimona?
This month is typically known as "Pride Month" and is when most pride parades and celebrations of the LGBTQIA+ community are held.
What is June?
This term refers to a gay man who is slender, sassy, and younger presenting, having little to no body hair. So... ya know, Timothée Chalamet. Extra points if you point to someone and yell this term out to them-
What is a twink?
This ancient poet known for her lyric poetry and was even called the 'Tenth Muse' due to her poetry, though most of it has been lost. Her name and the name of the island she was born on are both used to allude to women in relationships with each other
Who is Sappho?
This Greek god of poetry falls under the umbrella we now call bisexuality, with him being attracted to and having relationships with people of multiple genders.
Who is Apollo?
This series was aired on Cartoon Network from 2013-2019, featuring five seasons, a movie, an epilogue series, and spinoff series currently in development. It is known for having quite a few gay relationships especially with its theme of "fusion" and was one of the first to include an on screen gay wedding.
What is Steven Universe?
This day takes place in April, but does vary. This day has educators and students take a vow of silence in order to recognize bullying against those in the LGBTQIA+ community in schools.
What is GLSEN Day of Silence?
This term is used to describe a marriage where one or both partners are in the marriage to hide their queer identity
What is a lavender marriage?
This man, who served in British Intelligence during the Second World War, was known for inventing modern computing alongside cracking the famous German Enigma Code. After the war, he was prosecuted for his sexuality, chemically castrated, and unfortunately eventually committed suicide in 1954. The British government did not apologize for this until December of 2013.
Who is Alan Turing?
This Hindu god is known to have both a husband and a wife.
Who is Agni?
This character voiced by Megumi Hayashibara and is seen in the movie "Tokyo Godfathers". She is a transfemm woman who helps raise a infant and bring them home to their family.
Who is Hana?
This date is known as a day of rememberance for those who are trans that have passed away from suicide.
What is November 20th?
This phrase was used as code to determine if someone was in the queer community, it is associated with The wizard of Oz
What is "A friend of Dorothey?"
This King of Prussia was known for overseeing the two "Miracles of the House of Brandenburg" which saw the Prussian kingdom winning shocking victories against the powers of Europe of the time, earning him the moniker 'The Great'. He is generally accepted as having been bisexual or homosexual, with him being believed to have multiple relationship during his time as crown prince before becoming king. His father and King before him went as far as to execute one of his lovers in front of him, causing him to even pass out.
Who is Fredrick the Great?
This Egyptian god was depicted as a man, but his state in masculine vs feminine attributes often changed, with him often being depicted as a man with large breasts to represent fertility of the Nile.
Who is Hapi
This character is seen in the movie Wendell & Wild and is the first transgender character in stop motion animation. He is voiced by Sam Zelaya.
Who is Raúl Cocolotl?
This holiday takes place on March 21st and recognizes those in Indigenous communities.
What is Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Awareness to Celebration Day - March 21st?
The word "egg" can be used to describe this type of person in the queer community
What is someone who hasn't come to terms with their trans identity yet?
The first (openly) American Transwoman became famous in 1953 after transitioning through surgeries provided to her by the Danish government. She became when a letter about her transition was leaked to the press, who published the news without her permission. While she did have some fame and was a major advocate and platform for early trans voices, she still faced significant resistance from the government, such as her marriage license being refused due to her birth certificate saying she was male.
Who is Christine Jorgensen?
This one of eight genderless immortals in Chinese mythology, was known for singing philosophical songs in the street.
Who is Lan Caihe?
This nonbinary character is seen in the object show Inanimate Insanity. They are voiced by Jazzy Oliver, a trans-femm voice actor, and is often seen in fanart with rainbow hair.
Who is Paintbrush?
This is the date of National Drag Day, often taking place in the summer in the western hemisphere.
What is July 16th?
This saying was developed more recently and uses Poland military custom to describe someone who is "serving"
What is 19 in Poland?