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LGBT+ History Month

 

What is LGBT+ History Month?

LGBT+ History Month is celebrated each year in February across the UK. The event is honoured this month to coincide with the abolition of Section 28 in 2003, which prohibited the “promotion” of homosexuality. The month aims to increase the visibility of LGBT+ people, their history, lives, and experiences.

LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender. The ‘plus’ exists because there are many other ways in which people choose to define themselves that do not conform to straight and cisgender*. Because the labels people choose to describe themselves can be fluid and often new terms and identities are added, the ‘plus’ encompasses all other identities.

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*The term used to describe someone who identifies with the gender they were assigned at birth, the opposite of transgender.

Awareness and education need to be raised on LGBT+ matters so that all institutions can be considered safe spaces for the community. This year’s national theme “Behind the Lens” gives a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the lives and professional accomplishments of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans icons, many of whom work in the limelight in photography and filmmaking, TV, music, and fashion.


Learning resources

Interested in learning more this LGBT+ History Month? The below articles cover some key events from history which helped, or hindered, the path to progression.

 

LGBT+ History Month
Events

this week

UEA Sport Active Roots Drop In Session
28th May 1pm - 2pm
Meet outside SportsPark at 12:45 prompt!
🌿 Ready to get your hands dirty? ACTIVE ROOTS is here!
UEA Sport Active Roots Drop In Session
4th June 1pm - 2pm
Meet outside SportsPark at 12:45 prompt!
🌿 Ready to get your hands dirty? ACTIVE ROOTS is here!
Burlesque Summer Meal
7th June 6pm - 8pm
Amelia's Bar and Kitchen 69 London Street, Norwich NR2 1HT England
It's here, our annual summer meal! It will be an evening filled with good food, excellent company and even some awards! Fill in the form from the link below to submit you food choices! https://forms.gle/9tjZX4kWVTXbuz4b8
UEA Sport Active Roots Drop In Session
11th June 1pm - 2pm
Meet outside SportsPark at 12:45 prompt!
🌿 Ready to get your hands dirty? ACTIVE ROOTS is here!
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Expression Community Icons 5 Pivotal Events in LGBT History Section 28: "A Disturbing Backwards Step" LGBT+ History Month Official

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