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Pride History Trivia

Published Thursday, 16-Jul-2009 in issue 1125

How well do you know or remember the history of San Diego Pride?

In 1977, participants carried signs such as “Let she who is without sin throw the first orange” Why?

A. One of the cast of Charlie’s Angels had made anti-gay comments on the Mike Douglas show.

B. A former beauty pageant contestant began an anti-gay crusade in Florida.

C. The Mormon church claimed that oranges were the cause of homosexuality

D. We just wanted to throw oranges

Who was the first mayor to march in the Pride parade?

A. Rodger Hedgecock

B. Susan Golding

C. Maureen O’Connor

D. Jerry Sanders

What route did the original Pride marches take?

A. The parade has always followed the current route.

B. It used to start Downtown at “Hobo Park” and proceed to Balboa Park

C. It started from Sixth and Juniper and proceeded to Robinson and back again.

D. Originally it just meandered around the “fruit loop” a few times.

What year did the Pride organization cancel the festival?

A. 1974

B. 1981

C. 1986

D. 2009

Which of the following people has been a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award? (choose all that apply)

A. Jeri Dilno

B. Daisy Torres

C. Terry Pratchett

D. Al Best

E. James Hartline

What event took place after the 1987 rally?

A. People marched on City Hall carrying hundreds of symbols representing people who had died of AIDS.

B. A man was attacked by police after a confrontation with one of the fundies

C. Nicole Murray-Ramirez, Christine Kehoe and Doug Moore led the crowd in singing the national anthem.

D. Nothing. Everyone skipped the festival to go home and watch 21 Jump Street.

Answer Key

Answers 1) B, 2) C, 3) B, 4) C, 5) A and D, 6) A

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