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The unacceptable treatment of LBGT asylum seekers in Europe and the UK
The coronavirus pandemic has had devastating effects on most aspects of society.One consequence that’s perhaps not so obvious is that it’s meant news stories that might normally have made the front page are not being reported at all. There’s a concern that this allows governments to simply overlook matters of huge importance without anyone noticing or questioning them. The experiences of asylum seekers in the UK and the rest of Europe who are searching for safety due to their sexual orientation…
5 LGBT disability organisations you should support
To mark the start of Disability History Month, Stonewall’s Accessibility Forum co-chairs are highlighting five LGBT disability organisations and collectives you should be supporting. Become a better ally to the LGBT disabled community by learning more about these organisations and their incredible work.Brownton AbbeyCreated by queer black and brown disabled people, Brownton Abbey is a political performance party that creates spaces which centre, celebrate and elevate the disabled QTIBPOC…
CW: mentions of racism, police brutality, deathReclaiming Black Horror – The stories are ours to tellThree bold films by three Black-British writers, produced by Humblebee Creative’s Artistic Director Kamari Romeo.George Floyd’s death triggered a ripple effect which was felt around the world. The brutal, senseless murder of a Black man by the very people who are paid to protect us has only been made worse by the fact we have had to view harrowing videos and images of his killing countless times…
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, 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 no more – not because…
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…