by Christopher Owen | Jun 12, 2020 | transphobia |
In the past two months, the UK has seen three key issues that directly threaten the safety of trans people, especially trans young people. However, one of these issues has received little to no attention whatsoever. Perhaps this is because it is not a popular time to...
by Christopher Owen | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Written by Dr. Christopher J. Owen June is Pride Month, a month to not only celebrate and validate LGBTQ+ people and their right to exist, but also a month to commemorate a violent protest. In June 1969, when police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in New...
by Christopher Owen | May 29, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Some of the most common micro-aggressions that pansexual and panromantic people face are the jokes and critiques that claim that these are not real or valid identities. This is an act of erasure that, while on the surface may seem harmless, can lead to much more...
by Christopher Owen | May 22, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Today is a very special day. Today is both Harvey Milk Day, and the end of Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year is ‘Kindness Matters,’ and with our #ConnectedWhileIsolated campaign on our twitter and Instagram we have been...
by Christopher Owen | May 15, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Sunday 17 May is IDAHOBIT, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia. This is not only a day to celebrate queer people, but to actively point out and resist issues of homophobia, biphobia, interphobia and transphobia. During the UK...
by Christopher Owen | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized |
This week we interviewed Ben, a gay 15 year old member of the Q42 Project, about his love of plants and gardening. Q42: Hi Ben, why don’t we start with you just telling us a bit about yourself? Ben: I’m an outgoing and adventurous person who enjoys...
by Christopher Owen | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized |
This week’s post was written by a member of the Q42 Project, Tyler, a 16 year old pansexual trans male (ftm) and an incredible artist! Hi, I’m Tyler, just your average guy with a big love for art and self expression! I really like video games, musicals,...
by Christopher Owen | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized |
The #ConnectedWhileIsolated Campaign is designed to offer tips and support to LGBTQ+ young people during the Coronavirus pandemic. The initial plan was to outline ways to stay engaged with the LGBTQ+ community while in isolation; something that I hoped would be...
by Christopher Owen | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorized |
During the UK lockdown, a great number of LGBTQ+ people are feeling especially lonely and unheard. Many of our voices are being silenced by our own family, and with no way to get out and be social, it can feel like there’s no opportunity to be heard and seen in your...
by Christopher Owen | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Several weeks ago, the Q42 Project members had a group discussion to work out what defined somewhere as a ‘queer space.’ Using the LGBTQ+ Village in Manchester as an example, we noted how so many queer spaces are adult-exclusive: bars, nightclubs and the like. But...
