Can it really be that time of year already? Next month is February and that means Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History Month. The UK website of LGBT History describes themselves as:'We are lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people and their friends.
We exist in all times and places. We speak each and every language. We laugh and cry. We talk and remain silent.
We are emperors and peasants. We are conservatives and revolutionaries. We are actors, artists, bricklayers, bookies, cab drivers, cooks and clowns. We are employed and unemployed. We raise our children and we bury our dead.
When we can, we attend school, college and university. When we can, we go out into the streets. We read the papers and watch the TV. We attend church, synagogue, temple and mosque. We are free and confined. We celebrate and we hide. We are happy and sad. We are supported and alone.
Our lives are both ordinary and extraordinary. This website celebrates all we were, all we are and all we may yet be.'
I find it a very powerful statement and LGBT History Month is run by some wonderful people and produces outstanding resources on their websites. Like all fabulous causes, it needs your support to continue and in addition to taking a look at the site for some resources/info (especially students!) I hope you'll dip into your pockets/student loans and buy a badge or T-shirt from the site. My triangle badge came this morning and they've now sold out (so seriously chuffed I managed to get one). Rectangle badges are still available (£2.50 including postage - bargain!) and by wearing it you raise awareness of LGBT History Month and help contribute some important funds. Support LGBT History Month here.
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