The Big LGBTQ+ Quiz

How much do you know about being LGBTQ+ in the UK??

Try our DRAG AND DROP quiz below

q42project

Today is #TransDayofRememberance, a time to recogn

Today is #TransDayofRememberance, a time to recognize the violence against trans people (mostly trans women of colour), to honour lost lives & rally to fight for those still with us.

To support other trans people for #TDoR2020, the Q42 Project young people have shared tips & resources on our twitter account. You can find the thread at: twitter.com/Q42project

#transawareness #transrights #transrightsarehumanrights #transpeoplearerealpeople #transisbeautiful #transwomenarewomen #transmenaremen #trans #nonbinary #lgbt #queer #q42 #42ndStreetmcr #protecttranskids

Today is the start of Trans Awareness Week! This w

Today is the start of Trans Awareness Week! This week we recognise the value of trans people and the continued importance of fighting for trans rights!
To help raise awareness of several key issues the trans community has experienced this year, please check out our new blog post: https://q42.org.uk/trans-awareness-week-2020/
#transawarenessweek #transawareness #taw #taw2020 #trans #nonbinary #lgbt #queer #q42 #42ndStreetmcr #blog #transpeoplearerealpeople #transhealth #transisbeautiful #transrights #transrightsarehumanrights #transwomenarewomen #protecttranskids

Thanks to @BBCCiN funding we have been able to sup

Thanks to @BBCCiN funding we have been able to support 114 #LGBTQ+ young people during 233 @Q42project sessions and 4 #pride events and we hope to work with many many more! #BBCchildreninneed

Our @Q42Project was funded by @bbccin so with the

Our @Q42Project was funded by @bbccin so with their show on tonight we thought what better time to celebrate the @aktcharity #SEENzine which was one of the recent Q42 projects that our young people were really proud to work on! See it in full here: https://www.akt.org.uk/seen

Happy Halloween!! We're celebrating with a sociall

Happy Halloween!! We're celebrating with a socially distanced movie night, eating sweets and watching The Nightmare Before Christmas! How are you celebrating the spooky season? Comment below!

#q42 #lgbt #queer #42ndStreet #halloween #nightmarebeforechristmas #spooky #spookyseason #movie #movienight

The Q42 Project young people have started reading

The Q42 Project young people have started reading @themackenzilee's bisexual historical romance/ adventure novel 'The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue!' We're absolutely loving it so far! What's your favourite LGBTQ+ novel? Comment below!

#thegentlemansguidetoviceandvirtue #mackenzilee #q42 #42ndStreet #42ndStreetmcr #q42project #lgbt #lgbtq #queer #bi #bisexual #queer #book #BookClub #bookstagram #instabooks #instaread #igbooks #igreads #yalit

The first issue of SEEN is out now! SEEN is a co

The first issue of SEEN is out now!

SEEN is a collaborative zine organised by @aktcharity and 42nd Street’s Q42 Project which amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ young people in the UK. Everything in the zine is created and curated by LGBTQ+ young people.

Some of the incredible creatives involved: @sara_carpentieri_ @thegayphotographer @RHYANRHYANART @cosmic_magick @danielmolyneaux

Read here: akt.org.uk/seen

#SEEN #SEENZine #zine #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtyouth
#queer #akt #aktcharity #q42 #q42project #42ndStreet #42ndStreetmcr

New blog post! As yesterday was International Lesb

New blog post! As yesterday was International Lesbian Day, and October is Black History Month, we wanted to celebrate some incredible Black lesbians that we think everyone should know. Check out https://q42.org.uk/10-black-lesbians-to-celebrate/ to learn more!
#q42 #42ndStreet #lgbt #queer #lesbian #internationllesbianday #lesbianday #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #blacklesbians #intersectionality

Sharing our #yellowsocks drawing for #LonelyNotAlo

Sharing our #yellowsocks drawing for #LonelyNotAlone day. Co-op Foundation

New blog post! Q42 member Chloe has written an imp

New blog post! Q42 member Chloe has written an important and powerful piece on queerphobia (ie - homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, etc) in schools! Please read this brilliant post on our blog at: q42.org.uk/queerphobia-in-schools

#q42 #42ndStreet #42ndStreetmcr #q42project #lgbt #lgbtq #queer #bi #bisexual #nonbinary #homophobia #biphobia #transphobia #queerphobia #school #schools #bullying #bully #blog #blogger #youth #youthvoice

Q42 Project Statement on the GRA Reforms: This is

Q42 Project Statement on the GRA Reforms: This is Not Good Enough for trans & non-binary young people

The UK Government’s response to the Gender Recognition Act consultation brings forth some welcome changes, including three new adult Gender Identity Clinics (with one in Greater Manchester!)

However, the changes do not do enough to support trans & non-binary young people. Under 18s are waiting over two years for a 1st appointment at a Gender Identity Clinic. This puts the overall emotional health and wellbeing of trans & non-binary young people at serious risk!

Of the 100,000 respondents to the consultation, 80.3% supported the removal of the requirement for a medical report in order to get legal gender recognition. However, this will not be changed in the reforms & individuals cannot self-identify their gender.

Legal recognition has also not been extended to trans young people or to non-binary people of any age. This is unacceptable.

While we are hopeful that NHS England’s independent review of Gender Identity Development Services will make improvements for trans children and young people, more must be done in the meantime to support trans & non-binary young people and their mental health.

The Q42 Project is dedicated to providing emotional health and wellbeing support for all LGBTQ+ young people, including trans and non-binary young people. If these lack of reforms lead to any distress, reach out to us at: hello@q42.org.uk

#GRAReform #Q42 #42ndStreet #LGBT #trans #nonbinary #protecttranskids #transpeoplearerealpeople #transhealth #transisbeautiful #transrights #transrightsarehumanrights

Happy Bi Visibility Day! You are valid! Q42 Proje

Happy Bi Visibility Day! You are valid!
Q42 Project member Alex has written an important post for bi visibility on our blog! Please check it out at q42.org.uk/bi-visibility-day/
(Image by Q42 Project member Grayson!)
#q42 #42ndStreet #lgbt #queer #bi #bisexual #bivisibility #bivisibilityday #bivisibilityweek #bipride

#ConnectedWhileIsolated: Be Today is our Virtual 4

#ConnectedWhileIsolated: Be
Today is our Virtual 42nd Street Pride event! Be sure to register on our online platform!
Today is a day to celebrate LGBTQ+ people and identities. Today we declare loudly and proudly that we get to BE in this world. You get to be you. You get to be proud. You get to be.
Connect with others today by being your wonderful and beloved self! Happy Pride everyone!
#q42 #42ndStreet #lgbt #queer #covid #COVID19 #covid_19 #coronavirus #corona #lockdown #uklockdown #selfisolation #socialdistancing #quarantine #42ndStreetmcr #pride #pride2020 #virtualpride
(Background image by @maalavidaa)

🏳️‍🌈 42ND STREET VIRTUAL PRIDE THIS FRID

🏳️‍🌈 42ND STREET VIRTUAL PRIDE THIS FRIDAY!!! 🏳️‍🌈
Here's a quick teaser of whats to come! The young people of the Q42 Project have worked so hard and have done an incredible job getting everything ready for Friday. Register beforehand by following these 4 easy steps:
1.       Go to: http://onlinesupport.42ndstreet.org.uk/
2.       If you have not done so already, be sure to register! Importantly, select *only Online groups* and note that you are registering for the Pride event!
3.       Click ‘Groups’ and then ‘What’s On’ and register for ‘42nd Street Virtual Pride’
4.       Come back by 5pm on Friday 28 August and go to ‘Groups’ and then ‘My Groups’ to find the event. Click the join button and enjoy!
From all of us at 42nd Street: Happy Pride everyone!
#pride #pride2020 #pride🌈 #lgbt #queer #q42 #42ndStreet #42ndStreetmcr #q42project #virtualpride

#ConnectedWhileIsolated: Transform This Friday we'

#ConnectedWhileIsolated: Transform
This Friday we're celebrating 42nd Street's Virtual Pride! We want this to be a positive time for everyone involved, but we also hope this is a transformative time. A time to transform yourselves into people with joyful pride in your identities. And a time to transform the world into a more inclusive and liberating space for all. Use this opportunity to connect with others and open the doors to positive transformation.
#q42 #42ndStreet #lgbt #queer #covid #COVID19 #covid_19 #coronavirus #corona #lockdown #uklockdown #selfisolation #socialdistancing #quarantine #42ndStreetmcr #transformation #transform #Pride #pride🌈 #lgbtpride #gaypride #pride2020
(Background image by @maalavidaa)

#ConnectedWhileIsolated: Pause Taking pause to sto

#ConnectedWhileIsolated: Pause
Taking pause to stop or slow down and reasses things doesn't have to be a lonely experience. It can be a beautiful way to connect with someone by taking pause together, living in the moment as a shared moment, negotiating what everyone wants and then moving forward in an agreed shared direction together. Take care of yourself, your relationships, your present and your shared future and take pause today.
#q42 #42ndStreet #lgbt #queer #covid #COVID19 #covid_19 #coronavirus #corona #lockdown #uklockdown #selfisolation #socialdistancing #quarantine #42ndStreetmcr #pause #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters
(Image by @maalavidaa)

Announcing the main attraction at our 42nd Street

Announcing the main attraction at our 42nd Street Virtual Pride: @annaphylactic1!!!
Local and beloved drag queen, and star of @channel4's @dragsosofficial, Anna Phylactic will be showing off her brilliant knowledge and skills followed by some incredible drag performances! Be sure to come to our Pride event next Friday! DM us for details!
#annaphylactic #pride #lgbt #queer #q42 #q42project #42ndStreet #42ndStreetmcr #pride2020 #virtualpride #drag #dragqueen #dragsos #channel4 #manchester

#ConnectedWhileIsolated: Encourage Happy 15 year

#ConnectedWhileIsolated: Encourage
Happy 15 year anniversary to @ukblackpride! 15 incredible years supporting, celebrating and encouraging Black queer people across the UK.
We can all learn from their example. Encouraging your community, especially those with intersectional identities, can lead to incredible connections and powerful social change. Connect with others today and encourage Pride for all members of our community.
#q42 #42ndStreet #lgbt #queer #ukblackpride #black #bame #poc #pride #COVID19 #coronavirus #covid_19 #corona #uklockdown #lockdown #quarantine #socialdistancing #selfisolation #encouragement #queercommunity
(Background art by @maalavidaa)

#ConnectedWhileIsolated: Empower Sometimes when we

#ConnectedWhileIsolated: Empower
Sometimes when we're trying to connect with others we try to make our own voices heard, but it is equally important to uplift the voices of others - especially if they are often unheard. Making space and opportunity for other people to succeed and feel supported and amplified is such a beautiful act of community and connection. Connect with others today and empower the voices and actions of others. And know that here at the Q42 Project, we're dedicated to empowering you.
#q42 #q42project #q42producers #42ndStreet #42ndStreetmcr #lgbt #queer #COVID19 #coronavirus #corona #quarantine #lockdown #uklockdown #empowerment #empower
(Background image by @maalavidaa)

We’ve had so many amazing submissions that we’

We’ve had so many amazing submissions that we’re extending our deadline!

SEEN is a collaborative zine organised by @aktcharity and 42nd Street’s Q42 Project which amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ young people in the UK between the ages of 13 and 25.

SEEN is a platform where young people can authentically represent themselves, their thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives.

Our first issue is focused on empowering your voices and experiences during this time of change, protest, and lockdown. This is your chance to share what these experiences have been like for you, to send a message to other LGBTQ+ young people across the country, and to show how you have been building resilience and hope during this difficult time.

As a multimedia digital zine, we’re opening submissions to any art form! 🎤🎨🧶🎭📓🖊️🩰🎵

Find out more and submit your work here: akt.org.uk/seen

#q42 #42dstreet #lgbt #queer #akt #aktcharity #42ndStreetmcr #seen #seenzine #zine

Load More… Follow on Instagram

Spread the word : )