Queering Media — LGBT+ Student Stories

Media is nortorious for getting LGBTQ+ representation wrong. Whether that is queerbaiting, over-the-top stereotypes or overtly offensive caricatures, it seems like my twitter is constantly filled with examples of the media misrepresenting the LGBTQ+ community. via Queering Media — LGBT+ Student Stories

5 Documentaries to Watch in Honor of Pride Month – Olivia Smith — The Daily Grand

June is Pride Month, and although there will be no colorful parades, that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate. This Pride, one of the best ways to honor the month is by learning about LGBTQ+ issues and listening to LGBTQ+ stories. Some of these documentaries are old classics, and some are new stories. All of them […]… Continue reading 5 Documentaries to Watch in Honor of Pride Month – Olivia Smith — The Daily Grand

L is for Lesbian: My LGBTQIA+ Recommendations for Pride Month — Leila’s Library

Hello Patrons! 🙂 I want to do a series of pride related book recommendations this month, being that it is pride month. Depending on the part of acronym will depend on how many recommendations I have for a current day. (For instance, I have read a lot of books with Gay protagonists while reading very […]… Continue reading L is for Lesbian: My LGBTQIA+ Recommendations for Pride Month — Leila’s Library

Thousands attend Black Lives Matter demonstration in Leicester — Leicester Stand Up to Racism

At 1pm today around 3500 Anti Racists gathered for a peaceful protest called by Black Lives Matter Leicester, to express solidarity with the movement for justice for George Floyd, but also to call for change to British education and attitudes. Black Lives Matter Leicester was formed by a network of young people from Leicester and […]… Continue reading Thousands attend Black Lives Matter demonstration in Leicester — Leicester Stand Up to Racism