LGBTQIA
Positive local stories, useful developments and people making a difference in LGBTQIA.
Teesside University & Lexxic Champion Neurodiversity During Celebration Week
“I founded Neurodiversity Celebration Week in 2018 because I wanted to change the way learning differences are perceived. As a teenager who is autistic and has ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia, my experience has been that people often focus on the challenges of neurological diversity. I wanted to change the narrative…
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FunnyBoyz Opens Its Doors in Middlesbrough: A Night of Celebration and Community
The grand opening of the new LGBTQ+ and Drag Performance venue marked a vibrant beginning for a new chapter in Middlesbrough’s nightlife. A vibrant new venue dedicated to celebrating diversity, inclusivity, and the art of drag is set to open in the heart of Middlesbrough. FunnyBoyz, renowned for its commitment to…
Reflections on Visibility: A Personal Journey Through Marginalisation and Advocacy
What do the words “being visible” mean to you? Please feel free to take a moment to consider this as I imagine there may be a range of answers that would all be correct, given the subjective nature of the question. When the question is put to marginalised communities within the wider demographic, we may […]
EqualityBeyond The Barricades
It’s interesting to see what labels are put on us with the sole aim to categorise, and often marginalise, depending on the viewer’s perspective. Often in life we feel the need to put a label on people we don’t understand and then that person becomes nothing more than the label. As people, human beings, we […]
LGBTQIACracking the Code of Pronouns: A Real Talk Guide
Let’s dive into the world of pronouns – those common words involved in our chats that often get overlooked. You know, the “you,” “we,” and “they” kind of words that keep our conversations ticking. But here’s the deal – in the patchwork of gender identities that we’re all navigating though and living in, pronouns are […]
L!pstick Event: A Spooky Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Performers
Our event brings in loads of different sorts of people that come in from all different walks of life, some of them it’s their first event, and we welcome them with open arms, we come together for a shared love of wanting to feel like we ‘belong’.Leah Brydon Roberts Get ready for an unforgettable evening, […]