Is that Chaka Khan playing in the background?
Pride month this year has been markedly different from other years, with good reason. The BLM protests and movement continues to shine a light on the oppression dealt upon entire communities, including the black LGBT community.
However, today I’m talking about what ‘pride’ means to me, namely, why ‘straight pride’ conversations enrage me, why pride is necessary and how pride events have adapted with time.
Also ranted about:
My position on the topic as a bisexual,...
Is that Chaka Khan playing in the background?
Pride month this year has been markedly different from other years, with good reason. The BLM protests and movement continues to shine a light on the oppression dealt upon entire communities, including the black LGBT community.
However, today I’m talking about what ‘pride’ means to me, namely, why ‘straight pride’ conversations enrage me, why pride is necessary and how pride events have adapted with time.
Also ranted about:
- My position on the topic as a bisexual, cisgender woman
- How different cities either celebrate or commemorate pride, and why it can be important to emphasise commemoration
- Why pride is necessary, including a brief discussion of the legislative and societal issues that still plague the LGBT community
- How everyone will experience and view pride differently due to their own acceptance and experience of their sexuality
- Why those advocating for a ‘straight pride’ lack any fucking common sense
Great resources:
Stonewall UK’s Resources page: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/best-practice-toolkits-and-resources-0
Akt, an organisation helping LGBTQ+ people between 16-25 who are currently in hostile living environments or experiencing homelessness: https://www.akt.org.uk/
Rainbow Mind (Salford) for mental health assistance: https://www.mindinsalford.org.uk/rainbow-mind-lgbtqi-project/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzfLWxaea6gIVGIGyCh3uhgwrEAAYAiAAEgIRHfD_BwE
Lucky you, you’ve landed on Just Don’t Get Me Started, the podcast that is taking on society one rant at a time.
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