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1. 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.

2. Who is considered the mother of the modern LGBTQ+ rights


movement?

The mother of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement is widely


considered to be Marsha P. Johnson, a Black transgender woman who
was a key figure in the Stonewall riots.

3. Which iconic LGBTQ+ film features a drag queen, a transgender


woman, and a gay man on a road trip to a drag pageant in California?

"Priscilla, Queen of the Desert". Released in 1994, this Australian film is


a classic LGBTQ+ cult favorite and features vibrant costumes, disco
music, and heartwarming moments.

4. What is the significance of the rainbow flag in LGBTQ+ culture?

The rainbow flag is a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and diversity. It was


designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978 and features six colors: red, orange,
yellow, green, blue, and purple.

5. 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.

6. Where is the Stonewall Inn located?

The Stonewall Inn is located in New York City's Greenwich Village


neighborhood.
7. What is the name of the LGBTQ+ nightclub featured in the hit
television series "Pose"?

The Peppermint Lounge. This fictional nightclub serves as a central


gathering place for the show's LGBTQ+ characters, who come together
to dance, perform, and find community.

8. In what year was same-sex marriage legalized in the United States?

Same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States in 2015, following


the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges.

9. What is the name of the openly lesbian basketball player who was the
first NCAA Division I athlete to come out while still playing in college?

Sue Wicks. Wicks played for Rutgers University in the 1980s and went
on to have a successful career in the Women's National Basketball
Association (WNBA).

10. Who is the first openly gay U.S. senator?

The first openly gay U.S. senator is Tammy Baldwin, who was elected
to represent Wisconsin in 2012.

11. What is the name of the drag queen who won the ninth season of
"RuPaul's Drag Race"?

Sasha Velour. Velour is known for her avant-garde, high-concept


performances and has become a fan favorite among viewers of the
popular reality show.

12. What does the acronym LGBTQ+ stand for?

LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,


queer/questioning, and other

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