LGBT+ History Month – A call for renewed solidarity
Exploring the theme of ‘Activism and Social Change’ this LGBT+ History Month
February is LGBT+ History Month. This year we celebrate activism and social change. LGBT+ and HIV activism have been inextricably linked for over forty years. Join us in celebrating and remembering the remarkable and continuous achievements lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people have made in tackling HIV during this time.
The HIV and AIDS epidemic are a significant and important part of LGBT+ History. Since the 1980s, the LGBT+ community has fought long and hard to ensure that those living with HIV can access treatment, live well with HIV and continues the fight to stop new cases and challenge stigma.
Stories of activism and social change
“Activism takes many forms. It’s questioning what’s going on”
This inspirational member of our Community Advisory Group talks about what activism has meant, and still means to him.
Celebrating the role of trans people in the fight against HIV
Michelle Ross looks back at the fight against HIV and the part trans people played and whi it is important to remeber and celebrate it.
“Our voices are most clearly heard when we work together”
Diagnosed with HIV in 2007 and describing himself as ‘unashamedly undetectable’, Ant Babajee is a former BBC journalist, award-winning activist, public health graduate and coaching professional apprentice.
“Drag helped me project something positive”
We spoke to Charity Kase, from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season three, about drag, HIV advocacy and where she gets her artistic inspiration.
Lisa Power on anger, activism and LGBTQ+ solidarity
Lisa Power is a British LGBT+ rights activist. She was one of the founding members of the lesbian and gay rights group Stonewall in 1989, which has played a pivotal role in achieving legal recognition and protection for LGBT+ people in the UK.
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