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In honor of Pride Month, we want to challenge you to a round of trivia. Test your knowledge and take our LGTBQ+ quiz below!
Taylor Swift mentions “GLAAD” in which of her songs?
- “You Need to Calm Down”
- “You’re on Your Own, Kid”
- “Fifteen”
- “Ivy”
When is National Coming Out Day in the United States?
- June 15
- January 2
- October 11
- March 1
The Asexual Pride flag is composed of what color stripes?
- Black, brown, beige, white
- Black, gray, white, purple
- Black, gray, white
- Black, gray, white, green
Which American president signed a law banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in federal benefits?
- Bill Clinton
- George W. Bush
- Barack Obama
- Donald Trump
What US politician who was openly gay was fundamental in defeating Proposition 6, which would’ve made it illegal for members of the queer community to teach in schools?
- Sheila Kuehl
- Tom Ammiano
- Harry Britt
- Harvey Milk
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Wish I knew any of these answers, but so proud of our kids and allies who still need to fight for their rights to be who they are every day
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This was fun! Thanks so much for posting!!! Is there an answer key?
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@lauramts, here is the answer key:
Q. Taylor Swift mentions “GLAAD” in which of her songs?
“You Need to Calm Down” (the answer)
Q. When is National Coming Out Day in the United States?
Q. The Asexual Pride flag is composed of what color stripes?
Black, gray, white, purple (the answer)
Q. Which American president signed a law banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in federal benefits?
Barack Obama (the answer)
Q. What US politician who was openly gay was fundamental in defeating Proposition 6, which would’ve made it illegal for members of the queer community to teach in schools?
Q. When did the first-ever San Francisco trans-march take place?
Q. Which American president was the first to recognize Pride month officially?
Bill Clinton (the answer)
Q. Which U.S. State was the first to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation?
Q. When did the first-ever pride parade take place in the U.S.?
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