PRIDE 2020 🏳️🌈
Written by Ajay Pabial
The month of June was chosen for LGBT Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots and honouring individuals such Marsha P. Johnson, a black transgender woman, who was a central figure in the gay liberation movement. They rioted for theirs and our rights and today the world is standing together for #blacklives
With our world now observing social distancing guidelines due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many of our pride parades and celebrations have been postponed to 2021 but that hasn’t stopped many celebrating across the internet. There’s something beautifully raw about Pride this year, it’s been an opportunity to remember that Pride is an act of activism, it is a fight for equality and liberation and a time to commemorate those who paved the way to for LGBT+ members to live proudly in their truths.
Isolation has brought the community closer than never before, we’ve reconnected with loved ones, shared small moments and appreciated the people who make our lives as colourful as the rainbow! In that spirit, June has been filled with amazing virtual prides, workshops, event and activities for your to get involved. Here are just a few…
There are numerous amazing charities and organisations who are working around the clock to provide support to the LGBT+ community. Many of them have been hit hard by the pandemic and many have seen a real increase in the level of support they provide individuals. Below are a couple of organisations you could support as a volunteer or through donations this Pride month…
At Art Clubbers, we will continue to champion and support budding creatives from underrepresented backgrounds and to diversify the sector with this up-coming talent. We will continue to work with your communities to celebrate each others backgrounds and bring our history and heritage to the forefront of our cultural work and activities.