Lgbt History Month

LGBT+ History Month is an annual month-long observance of LGBTQIA history and the history of gay rights and related civil rights movements. It was started in 1994 by an American high school history teacher, Rodney Wilson (I wonder what they think of how far their idea has travelled?) — For most people, it might pass by without a thought. For some, it’s met with the all too familiar wails of ‘there’s always a month for something’ or the go-to post-truth ‘whataboutery’ of ‘wHeRe’S OuR hIsToRy MoNtH?’ The truth is, observing our history and understanding our history is crucial to…

An Informal Talk on the Project So Far — This is a transcript of a talk given on 27th February 2021 over Zoom. Most slides are not included. Hi there! I’m James. I founded and run Gender Community Lending Library, with help from a few magical volunteers. To give a very brief overview of what we do, GCLL is…

Edward Houghton | he/him — As an older gay man, now 70, I have an opportunity to look back on my life so far. I decided I was gay at the tender age of 30. Before that, I grew up in Birmingham. I became a trainee lab technician in the City Bacteriologist in Central Brum. …

Gary Hearne | he/him — I originally wrote this blog post in February 2019. Then, I was viewing the ominous event of my 60th birthday (still 18 months away) with very mixed feelings. Partly, I was amazed I’d made it this far, but partly… “IT’S SIXTY! (Expletives deleted)”. Well 60 came and went. And in…

LGBTQ+ History Month and USA New Legislation As LGBTQ+ History Month draws to an end this year, the community has gained a new win. LGBTQ+ History Month celebrates the end of section 28, which prohibited schools from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity. Since the abolition in 2003, the LGBTQ+ Community continue to rightfully receive more and…

Throughout the city and across Yorkshire you’ll find a variety of networks and support for LGBT+people. Whether you need support with your mental health, access to health services, or just someone to talk to, there are plenty of places ready to help. If you’re not sure where to start, here…

Getting some companies to embrace diversity and inclusion is like turning an oil tanker around. That is to say; the companies are usually big, slow and hard to manoeuvre. Yes, I know it’s a tired metaphor, but an apt one, still. What’s common in ‘tanker’ companies is siloed cultures, where…