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Asexuality is the Queerest Thing
In this guest blog, writer Parker Thorn speaks about their experiences of coming out as ace, and a lack of ace acceptance within the LGBTQIA+ community.Content warning: emotional and sexual abuseSometimes I think the queerest thing is to be asexual in Western society. Capitalism’s biggest tool is the promise of bumping uglies with your chosen other, so it’s a lonely and alienating experience when you realise how little appeal that holds for you. I spent my teenage years wondering what…
In this guest blog Tobias Hunter, co-president of the University of Liverpool’s LGBT+ Society (at time of writing), speaks about their experiences of being trans and ace, and the media representation of ace people.Going through puberty can be a struggle for anyone, but for a particular population within our society it can be hell on earth. I still remember the shock and horror I experienced when I began my first bleed and how I spent the week curled up in bed crying until the tears would flow…
African Rainbow Family: Ask the Home Office to stop outsourcing asylum interviews
Nessakem Vanessa Nwosu, Assistant Social Media Coordinator at African Rainbow Family, speaks up about the issue of the UK Government’s intention to outsource asylum interviews and what we can do about it. African Rainbow Family supports African LGBTIQ people seeking asylum including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people.Last month, the Independent reported the intention of the Home Office to outsource asylum interviews. African Rainbow Family is saddened by this news and would like it…
There’s a lot of discussion in the media and online recently about the use of gender pronouns.Gender pronouns aren’t new though. We use them all the time to identify and refer to someone. Describing people as ‘he’ or ‘she’, groups of people as ‘they’ or ‘them’, as well as inanimate things as ‘it’ is something we all do every day. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. What some people may not know is there are many valid gender-neutral pronouns that are becoming increasingly common. This would…
Black History Month: the charity sector has a long way to go when it comes to racial equality
In this guest blog Bex Shorunke, Senior Media Officer at akt, details what needs to change in order for the third sector to become a truly inclusive place for Black people and people of colour. How can the charity sector be more pro-black?The third sector is having a reckoning about its shortcomings in achieving diversity. The Black Lives Matter movement has spotlighted severe racial discrepancies across all sectors – and charities are no exception. The #charitysowhite hashtag…
5 things Black LGBT people have done in 2020
The Black LGBT community have done so many incredible things this year, from raising money for amazing projects and organisations, to individuals going above and beyond to raise awareness and support the community.This Black History Month, we wanted to spotlight five incredible individuals and organisations who are doing ground-breaking work this year to support the Black LGBT community. Find out more about their work and see how you can get involved and support them.1. BAME Fundraising Virtual…
10 ways to be an ally to Black LGBT people
This year the acute discrimination Black people face has been brought to the forefront.Black LGBT people have been severely affected by the global pandemic, as well as the trauma of systemic racism, homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia experienced by the entire community. Now more than ever, we need allies to step up and take action.We know that many people have looked to find ways to support the Black community during this time of immense pain and uncertainty. Sometimes this…
African sexuality and the legacy of imported homophobia
In June, Botswana overturned colonial-era laws which criminalised homosexuality, with the judge, Michael Leburu, declaring that “the anti-sodomy laws are a British import” and were developed “without the consultation of local peoples”.It was viewed as a massive success and a historic moment across the continent. Despite this the more than half of the countries in Africa outlaw homosexuality, with four enforcing the death penalty. At a time where we see more and more countries worldwide becoming…
Teachers in England need more support on LGBT-inclusive education
Every child and young person deserves an education that sets them up for life, reflects the diversity of our world, and affirms that they are valid and deserving of respect.From this school year, statutory Relationships and Sex Education will become a reality in all of England’s schools – a huge step forwards in supporting every child and young person to thrive.As part of this, all secondary schools will be required to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity, and all primary schools…
New research: bi people less likely to be 'out'
Only one in five bi people (20 per cent) are out to all their family compared to three in five gay men and lesbians (63 per cent)Two in five bi people (42 per cent) hide or disguise their sexual orientation at work for fear of discriminationResearch gives insight into the unique experience of bi people Stonewall, the UK’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality, has released new research that shows bi people are significantly less likely to be out…