In what year was the first Pride parade held in the United States?
The first Pride parade in the United States was held in 1970 in New York City.
Who is considered the mother of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement?
Barbara Gittings- She was a prominent lesbian activist who played a crucial role in early movement and the fight for LGBTQ+ equality.
What is the significance of the rainbow flag in LGBTQ+ culture?
The rainbow flag is a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and diversity.
What is the name of the first openly gay man elected to public office in the United States?
The first openly gay man elected to public office in the United States was Harvey Milk, who was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977.
Where is the Stonewall Inn located?
The Stonewall Inn is located in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood.
What does the acronym LGBTQ+ stand for?
LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and others.
What is an indigenous North American Indian term for transgender or nonbinary individuals?
Two Spirit. It is used to describe Native people who fulfill a traditional third-gender (or other gender-variant) social role in their communities.
What does the term "ally" mean in LGBTQ+ culture?
An "ally" is a person who supports and advocates for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, even if they do not identify as LGBTQ+ themselves.
When is National Coming Out Day?
October 11
Intersectionality is a common theme in modern LGBT discourse. What is it?
Understanding the overlap in discrimination and privilege based on someone’s other identities.
The original rainbow-striped Pride flag to represent the LGBT community was created by Gilbert Baker and Lynn Segerblom in the late 1970s in San Francisco. How many colors did it have?
8
Which city holds the record for the largest Pride parade?
Sao Paulo
This first lady was famously queer and wrote many letters to her partner, Lauren Hickock. She was the first lady for four presidential terms.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Sally Ride was the first American woman to do this. She later came out as gay, meaning she is also the first LGBTQ+ person to do this.
Go to space
What does the acronym PFLAG stand for?
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
What is the purpose of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, observed annually on November 20th?
It memorializes those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia and raises awareness about the violence faced by transgender people.
