LGBT History Month Resources

LGBT+ History Month is held in February every year in order to celebrate and educate on the diverse experience and rich history of LGBT+ people in the UK.

Consider that homosexuality was only decriminalised in 1967; same sex couples were only able to adopt in 2005; same sex marriages have only been recognised and performed in England since March 2014.

LGBT+ rights have come a long way in the last few decades but LGBT+ history is still too often erased or overlooked. LGBT History Month helps shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of LGBT+ individuals across society, combating prejudice with education.

 

LGBT History Resources

These resources help us understand the complex timelines of prejudice against LGBT+ individuals throughout history.  

https://www.outingthepast.com/

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/key-dates-lesbian-gay-bi-and-trans-equality

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/exploring-lgbtq-history-at-national-trust-places

 

Support for LGBT individuals

These resources are to support LGBTQ+ individuals or for those questioning their gender or sexuality.

https://switchboard.lgbt/

https://bristolmind.org.uk/help-and-counselling/mindline-transplus/

https://mindout.org.uk/

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/coming-out/coming-out-young-person

 

Promote BAME and POC Pride

“There is no such thing as a single issue struggle as we do not lead single issue lives” ~ Audre Lorde

These resources are to support LGBTQ+ individuals of colour and educate on their unique experiences.

https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/BAME_Inclusivity.pdf

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/15-things-lgbtq-people-colour-want-you-know

https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk/

Take a look through the LGBT History Month YouTube Channel throughout February: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT4nBN8y9zvWmW0kqZrSthQ/videos