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See what you know about a little GLBT history...

  1. In what year was "homosexuality" removed as a mental illness from the American Psychological Association's Diagnostic Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders?

    1973.

    2005.

    It is still considered a mental illness.


  2. The Stonewall riots:

    Are seen as the beginning of the gay rights movement.

    Occurred in San Francisco in 2004 after the state revoked the mayor's ability to perform same-gender marriages.

    Are a drag king troop who performs around the country.


  3. Harvey Milk:

    Was one of the first openly gay people elected to public office .

    Was the first gay dairy spokesperson.

    Was the stage name of a famous gay actor.


  4. When did high school student Aaron Fricke successfully sue for the right to bring same gender dates to prom?

    1999.

    2004.

    1980.


  5. Which of these TV shows was the first to include a GLBT character?

    Ellen.

    The Simpsons.

    Roseanne.


  6. What is considered the first children's book to discuss GLBT issues?

    Heather Has Two Mommies.

    The Sissy Duckling.

    Jenny Lives with Eric and Martin.


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