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LGBTQ-plus Pride Month, Queer Icons

May 30, 2024

The following photos have been selected for you by the IMAGO picture desk on this topic. For more pictures please use the search function.

  • November 4, 1982, San Antonio, Texas, USA: Barbara Jordan speaking at Southwest Texas State University at the LBJ Distinguished Lecture Series. Jordan spoke on What Happens When the President Trusts the Government (Texas) San Antonio USA - ZUMAa27_ 19821104_znn_a27_002 Copyright: xSanxAntonioxExpress-Newsx
  • Divine Harris Glenn Milstead (October 19, 1945 Ð March 7, 1988) was an American singer & actor, known by his drag persona Divine Digital photo by Adam Scull-PHOTOlink Photo By Adam Scull PHOTOlink. NEW YORK CITY NY USA EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx AdamxScull PHOTOlinkx phlphotos401557
  • Josephine Baker, La Folie Du Jour revue at Folies-Bergere, Paris, 1926 Copyright: xABxArchivex jtv006110
  • GLADYS BENTLEY (1907-1960). American Blues entertainer. Photograph, 20th century. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0645445
  • BAYARD RUSTIN (1912-1987). American civil rights activist. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 17 March 1965. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0528454
  • BARBARA JORDAN (1936-1996). American lawyer and politician. Jordan giving the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in New York City, 12 July 1976. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0175634
  • RU PAUL RU PAUL AS SCARLET O HARA KIMBERLEY BUTLER UKB-, Credit:Kimberly Butler Avalon 0537865099
  • Queen Freddie Mercury Queen Freddie Mercury, Credit:Denis O Regan Avalon Copyright: xDenisxO Reganx xAvalonx 0700550667
  • Queen Freddie Mercury Queen Freddie Mercury, Credit:Denis O Regan Avalon Copyright: xDenisxO Reganx xAvalonx 0700550262
  • JAMES BALDWIN (1924-1987). American writer. Photograph, c1955. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0036360
  • JAMES BALDWIN (1924-1987). American writer. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0029533
  • OSCAR WILDE (1854-1900). Irish poet, wit and dramatist. Photographed in 1882 in New York City by Napoleon Sarony. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0016455
  • RuPaul 1995 RuPaul John Barrett PHOTOlink. EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx PhotoxByxJohnxBarrett PHOTOlink.x phlphotos417010
  • Queen Brian May Freddie Mercury John Deacon Roger Taylor Paul Rodgers, Credit:Jorgen Angel Avalon Copyright: xJorgenxAngelx xAvalonx 0529737454
  • Singer Freddie Mercury (1946-1991) in The 70 S (b w photo) 1659107 Singer Freddie Mercury (1946-1991) in The 70 S (b w photo); (add.info.: Singer Freddie Mercury (1946-1991) in the 70 s). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1659107
  • Bayard Rustin (center) speaking with (left to right) Carolyn Carter, Cecil Carter, Kurt Levister, and Kathy Ross, before demonstration, Ed Ford, New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection, 1964 Copyright: xCircaxImagesx ghi-circa12285
  • OLYMPICS ATH0 20040818 ATHENS, GREECE : United States Sue Bird (6) passes off the ball during their basketball game against Korea at the 2004 Olympic Games Wednesday, August 18, 2004 in Athens, Greece. Credit: 2004 David G. Mcintyre Black Star ATHENS GREECE EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: x2004xDavidxG.xMcIntyre xBlackxStarx ATH0 DavidxG.xMcIntyrex bsphotos016631
  • Josephine Baker (1906-1975), American-born French Dancer, Singer & Actress, Portrait, 1930 Copyright: xABxArchivex jtv002775
  • Queen Freddie Mercury Credit all uses Queen Freddie Mercury Credit all uses, Credit: Johnny Olsen Avalon Copyright: x xJohnnyxOlsenx xAvalonx 0524896472
  • Leigh Bowery - Archive Leigh Bowery, Credit:Mark Baker Avalon United Kingdom, London Copyright: xMarkxBakerx xAvalonx 0518480385
  • QUEEN (FREDDIE MERCURY) 1974 MICHAEL PUTLAND Retna Photoshot CREDIT ALL USES80 QUEEN (FREDDIE MERCURY) 1974 MICHAEL PUTLAND Retna Photoshot CREDIT ALL USES, Credit:Michael Putland Avalon Copyright: xMichaelxPutlandx xAvalonx 0517131674
  • QUEEN (FREDDIE MERCURY) 1977 MICHAEL PUTLAND RETNAUK CREDIT ALL USES QUEEN (FREDDIE MERCURY) 1977 MICHAEL PUTLAND RETNAUK CREDIT ALL USES, Credit:Michael Putland Avalon Copyright: xMichaelxPutlandx xAvalonx 0517068127
  • Sue Bird speaks at the Forbes Power Women s Summit on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. NYP20230914112 JohnxAngelillo
  • PHOTO NEWS SERVICE, OLD BAILEY PIC SH PHOTO NEWS SERVICE, OLD BAILEY PIC SHOWS FOOTBALLER AND TV PERSONALITY JUSTIN FASHANU. AN INQUIY INTO HIS DEATH WAS HELD TODAY (09-09-98) AT POPLAR CORONERS COURT. A VERDICT OF SUICIDE WAS RECORDED. PIC BY JACK HILL, Credit:Avalon Copyright: xAvalonx 0502383698
  • PHOTO NEWS SERVICE, OLD BAILEY PIC SH PHOTO NEWS SERVICE, OLD BAILEY PIC SHOWS JOHN FASHANU (CENTRE) OUTSIDE POPLAR CORONERS COURT TODAY (09-09-98) AFTER ATTENDING THE INQUIRY INTO HIS BROTHER JUSTIN S DEATH, A VERDICT OF SUICIDE WAS RECORDED. PIC BY JACK HILL, Credit:Avalon Great Britain Copyright: xAvalonx 0501972493
  • May 30, 2023, New York City, New York, USA: Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), Irish Poet and Playwright, three-quarter length seated portrait, Napoleon Sarony, 1882 New York City USA - ZUMAg145 20230530_zap_g145_002 Copyright: xJTxVintagex
  • Keith Haring 1980s. Photo by Adam Scull PHOTOlink Courtesy Everett Collection (Keith Haring07443)ASCA037 F4782 PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xx ASCA037 F4782
  • IMAGO ICONS: Josephine Baker RECORD DATE NOT STATED Josephine Baker. Josephine Baker , 1935. Copyright: 972_ML_05_W496318
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Britain UK: Alan Turing (1912-1954), computer scientist and cryptologist instrumental in breaking Germany s enigma machine code during World War II, c. 1928. Alan Mathison Turing was a British pioneering computer scientist, mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher, mathematical biologist, and marathon and ultra distance runner. He was highly influential in the development of computer science. Supplier:xCPAxMediaxCo.xLtd. 10 24 2022 1060_05_CPA0037495
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Oscar WiIde, Irish writer, wit and playwright, c1890. Artist: Unknown Copyright:xAnnxRonanxPicturexLibrary Heritage-Imagesx IMAGO ,1157622 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:AnnxRonanxPicturexLibrary Heritage-Imagesx IMAGO
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Portrait of Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), 1882. Copyright:x?xFinexArtxImages HeritagexImagesx IMAGO ,2672011 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:?xFinexArtxImages HeritagexImagesx IMAGO
  • July 29, 2022: Former UConn standout and current Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird drives to the basket Sunday, July 1, 2012, against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. - ZUMAm67_ 20220729_zaf_m67_014 Copyright: xBradxHorriganx
  • Anefo photo collection. Keith Haring at work in the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Museums, painters, murals, graffiti. March 14, 1986. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland Copyright: xpiemagsx pienatarchpart517102021-2929 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!
  • Anefo photo collection. Josephine Baker in Castle Les Milandes Portrait J. B .. June 26, 1961. France Copyright: xpiemagsx pienatarchpart216092021-6549 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!
  • NEW YORK, NY- MAY 26: Andrà De Shields at the 2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards, held at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, on May 26, 2022, in New York City. Copyright: xJosephxMarzullox
  • Josephine Baker Josephine Baker Year : 1946. It is forbidden to reproduce the photograph out of context of the promotion of the film. It must be credited to the Film Company and or the photographer assigned by or authorized by allowed on the set by the Film Company. Restricted to Editorial Use. Photo12 does not grant publicity rights of the persons represented. Copyright: xPhoto12 WolfTracerArchivex A7B11A03_299
  • August 19, 2020, USA: U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, head and shoulders Portrait, Bernard Gotfryd, 1970 s USA - ZUMAg145 20200819_zap_g145_002 Copyright: xJTxVintagex
  • October 18, 2021, New York, NY, United States: Actor Andrà De Shields attends The Drama League s Light The Lights Fall Celebration Honoring Wayne Brady, in New York City. New York United States - ZUMAs197 20211018_zaa_s197_275 Copyright: xEfrenxLandaosx
  • Harris Glenn Milstead (October 19, 1945 – March 7, 1988) was an American singer & actor, known by his drag persona, Divine. Digital photo by Adam Scull PHOTOlink Everett Collection (Divine5953) For usage credit please use; Adam Scull PHOTOlink PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xPHOTOlink CourtesyxEverettxCollectionx ASCA006 F4939
  • RUPAUL S DRAG RACE, host RuPaul, Supermodel Snatch Game , (Season 8, ep. 805, aired April 4, 2016). Logo Courtesy: Everett Collection Logo Courtesy Everett Collection !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xLogo CourtesyxEverettxCollectionx TCDRUDR EC007
  • VH1 S HO HO HO A RUPAUL CHRISTMAS, RuPaul, 1997. VH1 Courtesy: Everett Collection VH1 Courtesy Everett Collection !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xVH1 CourtesyxEverettxCollectionx TSDVHON EC001
  • MYSTERY GIRLS, RuPaul, Bag Ladies , (Season 1, ep. 109, airs Aug. 20, 2014). photo: Tony Rivetti ABC Family courtesy Everett Collection ABC Family courtesy Everett Collection !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xFreeform,xformerlyxABCxFamily courtesyxEverettxCollectionx TCDMYGI EC031
  • Freddie Mercury of Queen performing at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. July 24, 1982. Copyright: xScottxWeinerx
  • PINK FLAMINGOS, Divine, 1972 Courtesy Everett Collection !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx MSDPIFL EC001
  • THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON, Marsha P. Johnson, 2017. Netflix courtesy Everett Collection !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xNetflix CourtesyxEverettxCollectionx MCDDEAN EC063
  • FEMALE TROUBLE, Divine, 1974 Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx MBDFETR EC006
  • Artist Keith Haring standing in front of his paintings, c. 1985. photo by Robert Phillips courtesy Everett Collection Robert Phillips Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xRobertxPhillips EverettxCollectionx PSDKEHA RL001
  • Bayard Rustin (1912-1987), speaking in New York City in 1965. At different times in his life he was a Quaker, Pacifist, Communist, Socialist, Gay rights activist, but is best known for his role as the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington. Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HISL033 EC477
  • Congresswoman Barbara Jordan. In 1966 she became the first woman ever elected to the Texas Senate and the first African American to serve since 1883. After her 1972 election to Congress she became a national figure. Oct. 18, 1966. Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HISL033 EC139
  • Josephine Baker (1906-1975), at age 42, in 1949. After World War II she awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor for her participation in the Resistance. 1949. Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HISL005 EC138
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