The Law
Although narrowly construed, this Supreme Court case found unconstitutional many sanctions of criminal punishment for those who commit sodomy.
Lawrence v. Texas.
This gay bar in New York's Greenwich Village, was raided by police in 1969. But instead of responding with the routine compliance the NYPD expected, patrons and a growing crowd decided to fight back. The five days of rioting that ensued changed forever the face LGBTQ+ life.
Stonewall National Monument.
This woman is a comedian that had her own daytime talk show for almost 20 years. She came out on her own TV show in the 90s.
Ellen DeGeneres.
Which of the following queens have starred in a Broadway Show?
a. Jinkx Monsoon
b. Alyssa Edwards
c. Shea Couleé
Jinkx Monsoon.
This non-profit media-advocacy organization focuses on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change. They work to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creates programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance. They are known for the Together Movement, Spirit Day, and their name-sake's Media Awards. Their name is a synonym for happy.
GLAAD.
This Act, named for the two gay men who were dragged behind cars and left to die, expanded the 1969 United States federal hate-crime law to include crimes motivated by a victim's actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
Today, this island is a vibrant summer seasonal venue of art, culture, and performance against the backdrop of two centuries of military heritage and the skyline of New York City. It is the location of an event called "Pride Island" in June.
Governors Island.
Taylor Swift mentions "GLAAD" in which of her songs?
"You Need to Calm Down."
This actor performed in the 1975's Rocky Horror Picture Show with the aesthetic stylings of musician David Bowie.
Tim Curry.
This organization is the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights/lobbying organization, they mobilize millions of pro-equality voters and supporters to elect pro-equality leaders and to demand equity-based policies and legislation. Their logo is an "=" sign.
The Human Rights Campaign.
This Circuit Court of Appeals found 1983 in Hill v. INS that non-citizens could not be shut out of the country based solely on their own admissions to homosexual identity.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
This bar in Greenwich Village is the oldest continually operating gay bar in New York City.
Julius.
This popular Gen Z rapper came out after his critically acclaimed hip hop/country hit, "Old Town Road."
Lil Nas X.
This self-described American Drag Queen famously threw the first brick, igniting the Stonewall Riot. Today, historians and former friends of this person describe her as a trans woman.
Marsha P. Johnson.
This American non-profit organization founded in 1998 focuses on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth.
The Trevor Project.
This Supreme Court case found that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from their employers against discrimination based on transgender status.
Bostock v. Clayton County.
This building is significant for its early association with Columbia’s LGBTQ+ community. Columbia University was the first university in the United States to have a gay student group - the Student Homophile League - which met at this building.
a. Earl Hall
b. River Hall
c. Furnald Hall
Earl Hall.
Drag queens lip-sync for their legacy on this host's "Drag Race All Stars."
RuPaul Charles.
This drag queen known for her home renovation show on the Discovery Channel and toy company namesake, was the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3.
Trixie Mattel.
This Community Center in New York City was established in 1983 at the height of the AIDS crisis to provide a safe and affirming place for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers to respond to the urgent threats facing the community. They provide a variety of recovery, wellness, family support, and community programming for queer New Yorkers.
a. Oasis Community Pride Center
b. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
c. Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.
In 1996, this Act restricted federal recognition of marriage to a union of one man and one woman and was later overturned in United States v. Windsor.
Defense of Marriage Act.
Registered in the National Register of Historic Places in 2021, this building was one of the first and most influential women’s advocacy centers. At its Chelsea location, from 1972 to 1987, it hosted the Lesbian Feminist Liberation and the Lesbian Switchboard groups.
The Women’s Liberation Center.
This 3-named woman's novel "Rubyfruit Jungle" is a landmark in gay & lesbian fiction.
Rita Mae Brown.
This American Drag Queen served as the key inspiration for Ursula the Sea Witch in Disney's The Little Mermaid.
Divine.
This organization that has programs like Day of Silence, Ally Week, and No Name Calling Week. It is designed to give K-12 students the tools to urge their schools to end anti-LGBTQ bullying and help create affirming learning environments for LGBTQ+ youth.
a. NYC Unity Project
b. Parents and Families of Lesbians and Gays
c. GLSEN-Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network
GLSEN-Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network.