Like in the USA, queer british history is tied to black british history. Unlike the USA we never hear their names
It's black history month in the UK, but no child I know of has been taught about black queer history.
So join me in learning about it.
Learn about Pearl Alcock who set up the only gay bar in brixton at the time as a refuge for black gay men.
Ted Brown one of the organisers of the first UK pride rallys in 1974
Justin Fashanu the first openly gay footballer in 1990.
The fact that the UK GLF was inspired by the black panthers revolutionary convention in 1970.
Or Ivor Cummings "the gay father of the windrush generation"
When we understand that our history is diverse, it changes our outlook. I hope that this Black History Month, we all take the time to uncove
I'm sure there are 100s more names to go on this list, but I don't know them. I can't find them. Kinda the point if racism and homophobia tho isn't it? To hide the culture and history of black queer people, to make black queer people feel like their alone, feel like there was noone who came before to look up to and be seen by.
March with us at Edinburgh pride 26'. We'll be meeting from 12:15 outside the Holyrood Park information centre.
Reject sex based segregation, join the fight for liberation. The EHRC seeks the social murder of trans people, not only by pushing us out of public life but by barring us from essential services. We must fight it at every turn.
Queer and trans liberation stands alongside and within the fight for racial justice and decolonisation. We reject the pink washing of genocidal states and corporations at home and abroad.
We march to remind those who move against us that they will have to go through us. We remember and recognise the hard fights which brought us what rights we have, and continue that fight for queer power and change.
Hey btw y'all should listen to and support cheap dirty horse. They're a uk (specifically midlands, even more specifically nottingham) based folk-punk band. Their lead vocalist is a trans woman and their whole band is, in their own words, "a rowdy six piece queer-trash folk-punk band". My favourite song of theirs (which also went sort of viral) is On The Rob. A few of their other songs include "your dad", "P.R.O.T.E.C.T.T.R.A.N.S.K.I.D.S." and "dead billionaires".
this is a big list of LGBT+ organisations based in england, scotland, wales, northern ireland, and the republic of ireland that you can either get help from or contribute to.
right now the situation for LGBT+ people is dire. sharing these resources will save at least one life.
all information correct as of 18th April 2025.
links are in blue, UK phone and text lines are in bold, Irish phone and text lines are in italics
Galop - supporting LGBT+ people who experience violence - https://galop.org.uk/ - 0800 999 5428
Black Trans Alliance - uplifting and supporting black trans people - https://www.blacktransalliance.org/ - no phone number currently but they are working on it.
Metro Charity - providing health, community and youth services - https://metrocharity.org.uk/ - no phone support (general enquiries only)
Hidayah - for LGBTQI+ muslims - https://hidayahlgbt.com/ - no phone support (support email available on their site)
akt - supporting young LGBT+ people facing homelessness - https://www.akt.org.uk/ - no phone support (live chat monday to friday, excluding bank holidays)
Refuge's National DA Helpline - providing help for women (including trans women - source) and children who have or are experiencing domestic abuse - https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - 0808 2000 247
Shout - free immediate mental health support provided all day, every day - https://giveusashout.org/ - text "SHOUT" to 85258 for free
The Mix - helping under 25s through life through community connections and direct support - https://www.themix.org.uk/ - text "THEMIX" to 85258 for free (or use their multiple online support options)
Human Dignity Trust - defending human rights for LGBT+ people - https://www.humandignitytrust.org/ - no phone support
Families Together - support for LGBT+ people and their families- https://www.familiestogetherlondon.com/ - no phone support
LGBT Foundation - preserving passion, empowerment, respect and integrity for LGBT+ people - https://lgbt.foundation/ - 0345 3 30 30 30
Consortium - supporting LGBT+ charities - https://www.consortium.lgbt/ - no individual support, but you can find charities through them
MindOut - mental health support for LGBTQ people - https://mindout.org.uk/ - no phone support (live chat available, details on site)
Trans Unite - helping trans and nonbinary people to find local support groups - https://www.transunite.co.uk/ - no phone support (they are a support group directory only)
Belong To - supporting young LGBTQ+ people in the Republic of Ireland - https://www.belongto.org/ - 0818 111 126 for crisis support in partnership with Pieta (drug and alcohol related support and youth support groups also available on their site)
Trans Equality Network Ireland (TENI) - improving the lives of trans people and their families in the Republic of Ireland - https://teni.ie/ - +353 (0)1 907 3707 (local information available on their site)
LGBT Ireland - multiple support avenues for LGBT people in the Republic of Ireland - https://lgbt.ie/ - national LGBT helpline: 1800 929 539, transgender family support line: 01 907 3707 (online support and local support groups also available on their site)
GenderEd.ie - education and resources for Irish LGBT people and their families - https://www.gendered.ie/ - no phone support (big list of support services available on their site)
Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES) - improving the lives of gender diverse people in the UK - https://www.gires.org.uk/ - no phone support
TranzWiki - now hosted by GIRES, TranzWiki is a directory of local support across the UK - https://www.gires.org.uk/tranzwiki/ - no phone support (online directory only)
Pink Therapy - connecting LGBTQIA+ people with local therapists - https://pinktherapy.com/ - no phone support (online directory only)
The Beaumont Society - helping transgender people across the UK find local support - https://beaumontsociety.org/ - 24/7 directory by phone: +44 (0)1582 412220
Sibyls Christian Transgender Group - companionship for trans, nonbinary and intersex Christians in the UK - https://sibyls.co.uk/ - no phone support (online resources and digital signposting only)
The Clare Project - supporting trans, nonbinary and intersex people living in Sussex - https://clareproject.org.uk/ - unsure if the listed phone numbers are for support or general enquiries (they host many online and in-person events)
Trans Media Watch - advocating for trans people affected by media slander - https://transmediawatch.org/ - no phone support (no social media activity since 2024, may be inactive)
LGBT Health and Wellbeing - protecting the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ adults in Scotland - https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/ - 0800 464 7000
LGBT Youth Scotland - supporting LGBTQ+ people under the age of 25 - https://lgbtyouth.org.uk/ - no phone support (online support and youth groups available on their site)
Scottish Trans - campaigning to improve the lives of Scottish trans people - https://www.scottishtrans.org/ - unsure if provided phone number is a support line (resources available on their site)
Equality Network - campaigning for the rights of LGBTI people in Scotland - https://www.equality-network.org/ - no phone support (resources available on their site)
Stonewall - providing support to LGBT people globally - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ - no phone support (large list of useful organisations on their site)
Zoteria by Stonewall and Galop - anonymously report hate crimes, get LGBT news, and find local support. the app has a privacy mode. - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/resources/zoteria - no phone support (app only)
CliniQ - health (mental and physical) and wellbeing support for trans people, including a hormone and sexual health service - https://cliniq.org.uk/ - no phone support (in-person support only)
Switchboard - national support line for LGBTQIA+ people - https://switchboard.lgbt/ - 0800 011 9100 (live chat and email also available on their site)
Transactual - working to create a safe world for transgender people through advocacy - https://transactual.org.uk/ - no phone support (resources available on their site)
Mermaids UK - supporting trans and gender diverse young people - https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ - 0808 801 0400
Gendered Intelligence - providing services and advocacy for transgender and nonbinary people in the UK - https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/ - 0800 640 8046
Just Like Us - providing LGBT+ youths support and resources - https://justlikeus.org/ - leave a voicemail at 0300 365 5002 (resources also available on their site)
Hi! I’m Alexander, a photographer and transguy from Lincolnshire in the UK. I’m currently working with the LGBT charity Stonewall, as a Young Campaigner!
As a personal project for my campaign, I am starting a photo project called “Queer Up North.” The project would see me working with a variety of queer people form different backgrounds, taking photos of them going about their day to day lives, and then asking them to write a piece of text explaining how their experience growing up in the North has influenced and shaped their identity, and how the reactions and prejudices from their local community has affected their ability to self express in the way that makes them most comfortable.
I would also be giving other subjects a disposable camera and asking them to take photos of what they think effects their life and identity. It would also be cool to include some artwork or creative pieces from participants.
I need a wide range of participants from the North of England, so if you’re interested or would like more information, please fill in this form, it should take no longer than two minutes! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebYUs-elIng0mQSGAjJuqzBMf9x4CleWGbHqgtfweo6cgjMA/viewform)
