GSA BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Question 1

Owner of the successful reality show "Rupaul's Drag Race"

Accepted Answer

Rupaul

Question 2

Choregrapher that revolutionized modern dance

Accepted Answer

Alvin Ailey

Question 3

Influential poet who remained closeted his whole life

Accepted Answer

Langston Hughes

Question 4

One of the first high profile athletes to come out

Accepted Answer

Sheryl Swoops

Question 5

First mainstream hip-hop artist to come out, gained support of Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and more

Accepted Answer

Frank Ocean

Question 6

Wrote novel Giovanni's Room which focused around a man's relationships with other men in Paris

Accepted Answer

James Baldwin

Question 7

First transgender woman to be on "America's Top Model" reality show

Accepted Answer

Isis King

Question 8

Pioneered the #girlslikeus campaign for transgender women and young women

Accepted Answer

Janet Mock

Question 9

Who is the notable African American and transgender activist in Orange is the New Black?

Accepted Answer

Laverne Cox

Question 10

Best known for her influence in the Stonewall Riots, LGBT icon

Accepted Answer

Marsha P Johnson

Question 11

Singer-songwriter best known for her music and activism

Accepted Answer

Tracy Chapman

Question 12

Who is Kye Allums?

Accepted Answer

First Division 1 openly transgender athlete

Question 13

Famous comedian who came out at a Same-Sex Marriage rally after just marrying her wife

Accepted Answer

Wanda Sykes

Questions 13