by Christopher Owen | Feb 12, 2021 | Uncategorized |
The following blog post was written by our newest Q42 member! The brilliant interpretations of history here are their own. Alexander Hamilton, John Laurens and Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette, Marquis de La Fayette You may have heard of...
by Christopher Owen | Feb 3, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Happy February! It’s the first week of LGBT History Month and so much is going on! It’s National HIV Testing Week, it’s Greater Manchester’s own Hate Crime Awareness Week, and it’s Children’s Mental Health Week! While we definitely...
by Christopher Owen | Jan 29, 2021 | Uncategorized |
The following blog post is written by Q42 Producer and resident book blogger, Emily Bridgett. Emily is a 24 year old bookworm and tea enthusiast with a keen interest in Queer Literature. She identifies as a gay woman and has recently graduated from the University of...
by Christopher Owen | Jan 25, 2021 | Uncategorized |
At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic we began the #ConnectedWhileIsolated Campaign, which was designed to offer tips and support to LGBTQ+ young people feeling isolated during lockdown. The plan was to outline ways to stay engaged with the LGBTQ+ community...
by Christopher Owen | Nov 13, 2020 | transphobia |
Today marks the beginning of Trans Awareness Week, a time to not only raise awareness about trans identities, people and experiences, but also to emphasize the importance of fighting for trans rights. This year has been a long and difficult year for the trans...
by Christopher Owen | Oct 9, 2020 | Uncategorized |
October is Black History Month, a time to remember and celebrate Black people’s important roles throughout history and still today. Yesterday was also International Lesbian Day, a day to recognize and make visible the value of lesbian people. So, for today’s blog...
by Christopher Owen | Sep 30, 2020 | homophobia, transphobia |
The following blog post was written by Q42 member Chloe. The views and experiences expressed here are Chloe’s own. In schools, being “different” can be extremely hard. It doesn’t matter whether it’s because of sexuality, disability, or appearance. The...
by Christopher Owen | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Today’s post is written by Alex, a member of the Q42 Project! The views and experiences expressed in this post are Alex’s own, and do not necessarily reflect those of others. Our lovely image for today’s post was created by Q42 Project member...
by Christopher Owen | Jul 29, 2020 | transphobia |
Today’s blog post is written by Fire, a Q42 Producer. The opinions expressed in this post represent Fire’s own personal experiences, and highlight the increasing need to improve access to necessary healthcare for trans young people. We start with a...
by Christopher Owen | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Betrayed doesn’t even come close to describing how the words and actions of Harry Potter author JK Rowling has made us feel. For many, this series of fantasy adventures defined our childhoods, added magic to our daily lives, and filled our hearts with the hope of a...
