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Madonna, an American singer and songwriter, became an icon for the queer community due to her ability to push through mainstream ideologies and continuously break boundaries bordering gender, self-expression, and sexuality. Throughout her career, Madonna continuously fought for sexual freedom and expression. Although Madonna self identifies as queer, she doesn’t like to label herself asContinue reading “Madonna”

Diana Ross is an American singer, actress, and record producer who is most famous for becoming a successful Motown act as a black, Jewish lesbian. Ross has since been considered a queer icon and “supreme diva” by the LGBTQ community. Drag Queen RuPaul Charles has expressed admiration for Ross and explains that she was hisContinue reading “Diana Ross”

Sappho of Lesbos was an Ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos who has inspired today’s adjective describing lesbianism, known as “sapphic.” Sappho was highly thought to be a lesbian as she wrote a variety of requited and unrequited love poems addressed to other women. A majority of poetry written by Sappho reflected herContinue reading “Sappho of Lesbos”

Friedrich von Steuben, a well known Prussian military officer, served as an openly gay man during a time in which homosexuality was highly punishable. Steuben was hired by George Washington in order to teach the Continental Army discipline, grit, and European fighting tactics during the American Revolutionary War. The training Steuben provided was important asContinue reading “Friedrich von Steuben”

John Laurens, an American soldier and statesman, was widely thought to be a gay or bisexual man as he “never had difficulty attracting women and men,” and “reserved his primary emotional commitments for other men.” His own wealthy and well known father, Henry Laurens, had often noted that his son took no interest in women.Continue reading “John Laurens”

Alexander Hamilton, a founding father of the United States of America, worked hard to strengthen America’s financial situation and better the economy. Although homosexuality was not embraced at the time, many historians have put the evidence together to conclude that Hamilton was in fact bisexual.  Hamilton married Elizabeth (Eliza) Schuyler, but often remained unfaithful toContinue reading “Alexander Hamilton”

Frida Kahlo, a famous bisexual and Mexican painter, was a political activist, intersectional influencer, and member of the LGBTQ community. Today, Kahlo remains an icon for female artists, feminists, disabled individuals, and members of the queer community, as she rebelled against social norms and aimed to create positive change.  Kahlo was never one for monogamyContinue reading “Frida Kahlo”

Walt Whitman was an American poet during the 1800s who has been described as homosexual or bisexual when relating to his feelings and attractions. Whitman was rumored to have had relationships with various men and women, including poet Oscar Wilde.  A majority of Whitman’s poetry pieces were edited before publishing. This meant that, in hisContinue reading “Walt Whitman”

Similarly to most personal aspects of William Shakespeare’s life, Shakespeare’s sexuality was remarkably uncertain. Many biographers have accepted the theory that Shakespeare was in fact a bisexual man. Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in 1582, but it was considered a shotgun wedding due to the fact that she gave birth to a baby six months later.Continue reading “William Shakespeare”

Oscar Wilde was a well-known Irish poet and playwright living in the 1800s. Wilde’s sexuality has been thought to be homosexual or bisexual, but Wilde felt that he belonged to “a culture of male love inspired by the Greek pederastic tradition.” When describing his own sexual orientation, Wilde called himself Socratic. Throughout his lifetime, WildeContinue reading “Oscar Wilde”