LGBT+ POC Trivia

Bessie Smith "The Empress of Blues" Bisexual Jazz singer signed to Columbia Records in 1923. Highest paid black entertainer of her era.

James Baldwin Gay writer. Some of his books involved gay and bisexual characters.

Alvin Ailey Founded Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. His goal was to "preserve the uniqueness of African-American cultural experience."

Janet Mock Transgender Public Speaker. Hosts a weekly pop culture talk show called "So Popular!" Contributing editor at Marie Claire.

Laverne Cox Transgender Actress. First trans woman nominated for an Emmy. First trans person on the cover of Time Magazine.

Phil Wilson President of the Black AIDS Institute. Organization focuses solely on African American people with HIV/AIDS.

Audre Lorde Lesbian Feminist. Advocated rights for women of color. Published 9 poetry and feminists works. Changed name before death to Gamba Adisa.

Alice Walker Earned Pulitzer Prize for "The Color Purple" later adapted into a film.

Bayard Rustin Civil Rights leader. Shunned by civil rights leaders when he was outed, but remained open in his sexuality to lead LGBT movements.

Marsha P. Johnson Co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR). Known as one of the first to fight back in the Stonewall riots.