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Sports Media and LGBTQ Issues

This quiz examines the intersection of sports media and LGBTQ issues, encompassing representation, inclusivity, and challenges faced by LGBTQ athletes and media personalities.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which groundbreaking moment in sports media occurred in 1990?

  1. The first openly gay athlete came out in a major professional sport.
  2. The first openly gay sportscaster came out on national television.
  3. The first LGBTQ-themed sports magazine was published.
  4. The first LGBTQ sports advocacy group was formed.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the annual awards ceremony that recognizes LGBTQ athletes and allies in sports?

  1. The GLAAD Media Awards
  2. The Outsports Awards
  3. The ESPY Awards
  4. The Stonewall Awards
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which sportscaster made history by coming out as gay on national television in 1995?

  1. Robin Roberts
  2. Don Lemon
  3. Craig Sager
  4. John Amaechi
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the groundbreaking ESPN documentary that explored the experiences of LGBTQ athletes in 2013?

  1. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
  2. The Last Dance
  3. 30 for 30: Broke
  4. Out of Bounds
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which female soccer player made headlines in 2019 by coming out as gay during the Women's World Cup?

  1. Megan Rapinoe
  2. Alex Morgan
  3. Carli Lloyd
  4. Tobin Heath
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the organization that advocates for LGBTQ equality in sports?

  1. Athlete Ally
  2. GLAAD
  3. The Trevor Project
  4. Human Rights Campaign
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which NBA player became the first active player to come out as gay in 2018?

  1. Jason Collins
  2. Kevin Durant
  3. LeBron James
  4. Giannis Antetokounmpo
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the annual event that celebrates LGBTQ pride in sports?

  1. National Coming Out Day
  2. Pride Month
  3. The Gay Games
  4. Stonewall Day
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which sportscaster became the first openly transgender person to cover the Olympics in 2021?

  1. Christine Brennan
  2. Caitlyn Jenner
  3. Hannah Storm
  4. MJ Lee
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the documentary that explores the challenges faced by LGBTQ athletes in high school sports?

  1. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
  2. The Last Dance
  3. 30 for 30: Broke
  4. Changing the Game
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which female tennis player came out as gay in 2013, becoming the first active player to do so?

  1. Serena Williams
  2. Maria Sharapova
  3. Venus Williams
  4. Billie Jean King
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the LGBTQ sports blog founded by Cyd Zeigler in 2007?

  1. Outsports
  2. The Advocate
  3. The New York Times
  4. Sports Illustrated
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which male figure skater came out as gay in 2018, becoming the first openly gay male figure skater to compete in the Olympics?

  1. Johnny Weir
  2. Evan Lysacek
  3. Scott Hamilton
  4. Adam Rippon
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the annual survey that measures LGBTQ inclusion in sports?

  1. The Sports Inclusion Survey
  2. The Athlete Ally Survey
  3. The GLAAD Media Awards
  4. The Outsports Awards
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which female soccer player came out as gay in 2019, becoming the first active player to do so in the National Women's Soccer League?

  1. Megan Rapinoe
  2. Alex Morgan
  3. Carli Lloyd
  4. Tobin Heath
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