by Christopher Owen | Mar 31, 2020 | events, gender, trans, transphobia |
Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate trans and non-binary people, and promote trans rights and raise awareness about the discrimination they continue to face. It’s all about working to actively fight the erasure and silencing that...
by Christopher Owen | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized |
For the next few weeks, we’ll be following on from last week’s blog post by using our twitter and Instagram to stay #ConnectedWhileIsolated. The UK is currently in lockdown, and this can be a really scary, anxiety-inducing time! So it’s important to us that we find...
by Christopher Owen | Mar 18, 2020 | help, Uncategorized |
The world is a bit extra scary and confusing lately, and it can be really overwhelming while we’re all dealing with coronavirus. One of the ways many people are trying to help with the situation is by self-isolating, or practicing social distancing, by staying at home...
by Christopher Owen | Mar 9, 2020 | gender, Pride, trans |
Yesterday was International Women’s Day, a day to highlight gender inequality, fight discrimination against women, and promote feminist heroes and ideals. This year’s theme is ‘I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights,’ and is all about multiple...
by Christopher Owen | Mar 6, 2020 | Uncategorized |
This past week we celebrated Zero Discrimination Day, a day to celebrate the right of everyone to exist freely and to promote inclusion and peace. But this begs the questions: what is discrimination? And what isn’t? Discrimination is unfair and prejudicial treatment...
by Christopher Owen | Feb 28, 2020 | Uncategorized |
One of the most defining moments of LGBT+ History is, unfortunately, the AIDS crisis. This crisis, often believed to have begun when the first official diagnosis was made in 1981, was first called ‘gay-related immune deficiency’ or GRID. While the name was soon...
by Christopher Owen | Feb 17, 2020 | Uncategorized |
This week is Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week. Following such a romantic holiday as Valentine’s Day, Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week promotes awareness and celebration of people who experience little to no romantic attraction. But what does that mean? What is...
by Christopher Owen | Feb 10, 2020 | Uncategorized |
There are some interesting similarities and differences between Hans Christian Andersen and his most famous character, the Little Mermaid. And a comparison of the two reveals a deeper meaning to the fairy tale, and the same-sex love story forgotten in history. In the...
by Christopher Owen | Feb 3, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! This year’s theme is ‘Poetry, Prose and Plays.’ To recognize the value of LGBT+ poets in history, here are some excerpts and pieces from a few of the best: I wake up in your bed. I know I have been dreaming. Much earlier, the alarm broke us...
by Christopher Owen | Oct 11, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Today is National Coming Out Day, a day to celebrate LGBT+ people living openly and visibly! Many people also take National Coming Out Day as an opportunity to come out of the closet to someone important in their lives. Sharing an authentic part of who you are with...
