In 2016, 49 people were killed in Orlando at the LGBTQ nightclub Pulse - exactly where they were supposed to be safe.” – Ella Braidwood, The unbridled joy of queer bars A few years ago in Cumbria, a white supremacist was jailed for his plot to carry out a ‘slaughter’ at a gay pride night. Earlier this year, three people were convicted in the homophobic murder of Gary Jenkins, a bisexual man, in Cardiff, Wales. In England and Wales, anti-LGBTQ hate crimes rose every year in the five financial years up to 2021, according to official government statistics. “Statistically, in recent years, LGBTQ people here have been less safe than ever. Historically Proud: The History of Pride Month ❤ So, as a start, if you’re not sure about what exactly Pride means and how you can do better for the LGBTQ+ community, then read on. While I am not a fan of companies virtue signaling when it comes to Pride Month, we at StudySmarter hope that our posts for Pride will bring some much-needed awareness on issues still plaguing the LGBTQ+ community. BUT just because I’m a cis white female, it doesn’t mean that I can’t get involved in Pride, understand its historical importance, and be an LGBTQ+ ally. Trigger warning: This post discusses heavy topics.Īs a cisgender white female, writing on a topic I don’t have the authority to speak on is difficult.
