This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources. īillie Holiday, Teddy Wilson and His Orchestraįeatured in the film The Wizard of Oz. ' Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)' Tim Curry from the film The Rocky Horror Picture Show This song and the film gained such a following that gay men would use the phrase 'friends of Dorothy' to refer to themselves. Written by Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton and Lionel RichieĪlso known as 'Sister' from the film The Color Purple. Sung by the character Shug to Celie in the film, this song has been called an anthem for the Black lesbian community.Come out on your terms. There’s no right or wrong way to come out. Your sexual identity is personal, so you don’t owe anyone an explanation. At the same time, being out and proud may help you feel like you’re being true to yourself. When you’re ready, tell someone you trust about your sexual orientation, like a family member, friend, or teacher. Then, slowly tell the other people who are important to you.
