Were you aware that October is LGBT History month?

[Behind the Aegis]

How much gay history do you know? (no peeking in the LGBT group)

Without looking it up, do you know:

What are the Daughters of Bilitis?

Who is Harry Hay?

How many states can still legally discriminate against LGBT people in housing and employment?

What is the significance of Lawrence v. Texas?

Where is Lesbos?

Who is Christine Jorgensen?

Why are pride marches held (mostly) in June?

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	Yes, I knew October was designated as GLBT history month.
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	No, I was unaware October was designated as GLBT history month.
	2 (40%)
	I knew there was a GLBT History month, just didn't know when it was.
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[Politicalboi]

1. I'm gay and I hardly ever visit the LGBT group

I didn't know October was LGBT history awareness month. I know who Christine Jorgensen is, she became the first transgendered person in the US. And I'm guessing June is pride month for Stonewall, and the weather is usually fabulous.

[Purveyor]

2. So am I and don't visit the LGBT group as I'm banned from there.

[Politicalboi]

3. That's sad

[sheshe2]

4. I knew it was LGBT History Month.

I know Lesbos is a Greek Island. Christine Jorgensen; first transgender in US. I will only take a stab at parade in June for the weather.

The rest I will need some help with, BtA.

[NuclearDem]

5. I do now!

Thanks for letting us know.

As for the trivia:

Without looking it up, do you know:

What are the Daughters of Bilitis?

The first lesbian rights activists in the US.

Who is Harry Hay?

Founder of the Mettachine Society.

What is the significance of Lawrence v. Texas?

Struck down sodomy laws nationwide.

Where is Lesbos?

Greece; specifically, the Aegean Sea.

Who is Christine Jorgensen?

First trans* woman in the US.

Why are pride marches held (mostly) in June?

To commemorate the anniversary of Stonewall (June 28, I think)

[sheshe2]

6. And~

It's that time of year again -- happy LGBT history month!

In recognition of this important period where we remember and celebrate queer history, the Quist app is here to bring you factoids about the narrative of the LGBT movement. Quist will update every day with different memes, trivia and facts that depicts not only what has happened within LGBT history over the decades, but reasons why it's important for us to recognize and celebrate this time.

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