What is LGBTQ+ ?
LGBTQ+ stands
for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual,
Queer or Questioning, plus. The "plus" is inclusive of other groups,
such as asexual, intersex, genderfluid, non-binary and many more.
It is not that we're new. It's that you've naturalized our disappearance and now
we're in these public spaces that we weren't allowed to be in for decades. We're actually
showing you what love looks like in public.
Alok Vaid-Menon (they/them) is a South Asian gender non-conforming and transfeminine person. Born in 1991 in
Texas, US.
LGBT+ History Month
LGBT+ History month takes places every February in the UK and is a time of celebrating LGBTQ+ culture
and achievements whilst remembering the struggles and activism that has paved the way for progress over the years.
Exhibition
As part of LGBT+ History month, we put together an exhibition to celebrate our LGBTQ+ students. This was on
display at the ACTION wall on Level 1 of Strath Union throughout the month of February. Thanks to those who
submitted pieces for digital collection.
where loves lie
Nina Jean
Looking at Her
Jo Fitzpatrick
My type of kingdom
A Borrowed Crown
Brianna Ghey Vigil
At the vigil we hosted to honour the life of Brianna Ghey on February 11th, the current LGBT+ Rep, Ash, shared a
speech.
Read
Ash's speech
Allyship
What is an ally?
An ally supports a particular marginalised community, even if they may not be part of it themselves.
Why is this important?
Trans rights are under threat in the UK and overseas, and allies are key to challenging this. As an ally, you can
play an important role in working towards equality, staying informed, amplifying the voices of marginalised
communities and helping wider society better understand their experiences.
What action can I take?
Check out our Trans Hub
to find out how you can get involved. Stay informed, listen, learn and take action in support of trans rights by
showing up, writing to your MP and challenging injustice.
History isn't something you look back at and say it was inevitable. It happens because people
make decisions that are sometimes very impulsive and of the moment, but those moments are cumulative
realities.
Marsha P. Johnson was a transgender activist who participated in the Stonewall Uprising and fought for equal
rights. Born in New Jersey, US. 1945 - 1992.