Pride Month is a time to raise awareness of issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community, encourage everyone to advocate for the rights of all citizens, and remind ourselves that everyone is an integral part of our societal fabric.
While honoring the legacy and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals can be a solemn task, you may not realize it can also be fun, especially when a little friendly competition is involved.
Why do Pride trivia in the office? 🏳️🌈
Playing a few rounds of trivia with your team to celebrate Pride brings some unexpected benefits, such as:
- Bringing your team together with fun and friendly competition
- Helping you build a culture of inclusivity
- Providing education for those not familiar with LGBTQIA+ history
Pride trivia helps your team members remember that they can bring their full selves to the workplace. This sense of psychological safety can be crucial for productivity, engagement, and innovation.
40 Pride trivia questions and answers to build a culture of learning and inclusivity
Who knew that a head-to-head battle could actually be your biggest team-building tool? Use these 40 trivia questions and answers to celebrate Pride Month with a little education and a lot of friendly competition.
History and activism 📢
These questions can help your team understand the history and culture of the Pride movement:
- What year did the Stonewall riots break out? (1969)
- What year and where was the United States' first Pride parade held? (1970 in New York City)
- What was the first European country (and the first country in the world) to legalize same-sex marriage? (The Netherlands)
- Which East Coast state was the first to make civil unions legal for same-sex couples? (Vermont)
- When is National Coming Out Day celebrated? (October 11)
- Which gay rights activist threw the first punch at the Stonewall uprising? (Stormé DeLarverie)
- When was the U.S. military's "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy issued and repealed? (1994; 2011)
The foundational knowledge built from these answers can contribute to a better understanding of how Pride has shaped world history.
Entertainment 🎤
These questions highlight moments that put the Pride movement and LGBTQIA+ creative contributions in the spotlight:
- Which Taylor Swift song mentions GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)? ("You Need to Calm Down")
- What Broadway play featuring music by Cyndi Lauper was based on a story about a drag queen producing a line of high-heeled boots to save a shoe factory? (Kinky Boots)
- What actress, who revealed her attraction to both genders, starred in Janelle Monáe's "Pynk" music video? (Tessa Thompson)
- What 1985 film about the AIDS epidemic featured iconic actor Tom Hanks? ("Philadelphia")
- What famous musical followed the lives of queer artists in New York during the city's HIV/AIDS outbreak? ("Rent")
- Which LGBTQIA+ legend is tied with Martina Navratilova for the most Wimbledon titles won? (Billie Jean King)
- What singer performed at the opening ceremony of the first-ever Gay Games in 1982? (Tina Turner)
Hopefully, these questions can help your team see how inclusivity when it comes to sexual orientation and gender identity enriches and enlivens our culture.
Pride flags 🏳️⚧️
Do you think you know which colors represent which segments of the LGBTQIA+ community? Test your Pride knowledge with these flag-related Pride trivia questions and answers:
- Who designed the first Pride flag? (Gilbert Baker)
- What eight colors does the original Pride flag feature? (Pink, red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, indigo, and violet)
- What color stripes are the Asexual Pride flag composed of? (Black, gray, white, and purple)
- What year did the pansexual flag debut? (2010)
- What four colors make up the non-binary pride flag, which debuted in 2014? (Yellow, white, purple, and black)
- Which flag features a yellow background with a single purple ring in the middle? (Intersex pride flag)
Whether you're a member of the community or an ally, knowing the answers to these questions can help everyone feel acknowledged, respected, and celebrated.
As seen on TV 📺
Pride is everywhere, including the small screen. Test your team's knowledge of characters from beloved shows:
- What show features the longest-running queer character in TV history? (Grey's Anatomy's Dr. Callie Torres)
- What show aired the first-ever lesbian wedding on American TV? (Friends)
- What is the name of the famous drag queen who hosts the TV show "Drag Race?" (RuPaul)
- Which gay comedian’s character in a 90s sitcom came out on television after coming out off-screen? (Ellen Degeneres)
- Who was Disney Channel's first gay main character? (Cyrus Goodman from Andi Mack)
- Which Golden Girl had a gay brother? (Blanche Devereaux)
- What 1971 TV show was the first to include a gay character in a primetime TV episode? ("All in the Family")
Whether you prefer classic shows or today's storylines, it simply can't be denied that LGBTQIA+ characters have given us some unforgettable TV moments.
Firsts in the LGBT community 🥇
Every accomplishment represents a victory over adversity. Honor the brilliance and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community with these trivia questions:
- Who was the first Black openly gay actor to win an Emmy? (Billy Porter)
- Who was the first openly gay athlete to compete in the Olympics? (American equestrian Robert Dover)
- Who was the first NCAA Division I athlete to come out while still playing in college? (Sue Wicks of Rutgers University)
- Who was the first openly gay man elected to public office in the United States? (Harvey Milk)
- Who was the first openly gay person elected to office? (Kathy Kozachenko)
- Who was the first openly trans person to win an Emmy? (Laverne Cox)
- Who was the first known LGBTQIA+ astronaut in NASA's history? (Sally Ride)
- Who was the first openly gay American football player drafted into the NFL? (Michael Sam)
These questions and answers showcase the value that true inclusivity brings in every arena.
Celebrate one, celebrate all
Hosting a Pride-themed trivia competition in your workplace gets at the very heart of why Pride Month exists: to promote a culture of learning and inclusion. Of course, it's also just downright fun.
If you're looking to make your Pride celebration meaningful and authentic, our LGBTQIA+ History & Culture collection features unique experiences to educate, connect, and inspire your team.
💡 Looking for more ideas? Check out our blog on How to Celebrate Pride Month at Work.
From cultural presentations to Pride Pub featuring live pop tunes and conversation rooms, Confetti takes the burden of planning off your shoulders so you can focus on supporting your team and creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome.
