Bringing bisexual voices together
Black Pride in a few pics.
1st pic is of Lady Phyll (middle), the creator of Black Pride!
3rd pic show two women in tartan, from the 1745 film - check it out! https://www.1745film.com
I haven't been to Black Pride for a few years after getting disheartened by biphobia I experienced there. However I am glad that I attended this year, as I was reassured that if I had any problems, I could speak to someone there.
There were an awful lot of short-shorts, gorgeous legs and fine outfits on display. The music was fun, and watching a whole crowd of folk doing the “Lean Back” dance was enjoyable.
There were a few community stalls, and a couple of merchandise tables, but the food stalls seemed to be the most visited, with the longest queues!
I had an enjoyable time at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens. Black Pride felt very welcoming, and I look forward to returning next year. Maybe even having a bisexual stall this time…
For those who need screen readers, the poster reads:
Still unheard Out There
Making Rainbows through the prism of LGBTQI+ diversity
Friday 30th June pm, LVSC, 200a Pentonville Road, London N1 9JP
An event about under-represented LGBT voices. The stories and priorities of intersex, bisexual, pansexual and intersectional LGBTQI+ people in London. WWE have a small budget for speakers.
Email HEARcampains@reap.org.uk for information and to book your place.
This will be a free event!
On 5th September 2015, I attended Totnes Pride. I had been asked to give a speech and be on a panel about gender during the day. I had no idea that it would be such a wonderful experience!
Mat and Jon, the twin brother organisers of the event were friendly and welcoming; nowadays I have a worry about how lesbian and gay people will be to bisexuals, so their genorosity was a weight off my mind.
The talented CN Lester was also in attendance. Their camaraderie during the day was invaluable, especially when I realised I hadn’t eaten in far too long!
It is so rare to go to an LGBT+ event that is 100% free of hassle - no nasty comments from onlookers, no grief from other marchers, and a genuine sense of inclusivity. Totnes Pride had all of that. I’m impressed by the fact that in a very white rural area, I was made to feel so at home that I didn’t want to leave at the end of the day.
LGBT+ people in rural areas may experience isolation, but if this event is anything to go by, when they come together, they put big cities to shame!
