I predict a riot: BLM + LGBTQ+

As we sail into June, Pride month kicks off in the U.K.

Whilst this month is usually attributed to joy, freedom of love, being your true self, openness and a chance to educate, we often forget that we have this day because of a riot. A riot propagated by a gay mixed-race woman, a trans woman of colour, and a trans latina; the riots we know as Stonewall (1969) lead way to the Gay Liberation.

Much of what the LGBTQ+ take for granted (and much of which we still have to face, and have the tools to face) were prompted by these people in a turn of events that would change the course of history.

If you are queer, please do not forget why we have the rights we do today, and yes we still strive day to day for further rights and the chance to live as our true selves and in peace, but do not forget the people of colour who made this possible.

I have the privilege of being white and male, and I will not suffer the ignorance of not using that privilege to help others.

Below are some useful links and articles I have found useful to understand my privilege more and links where you can donate and help. These are by no means exhaustive and nor am I a scholar nor fully educated voice, so please feel free to comment and add additional educational and charitable resources.

New York Time Anti-Racist Reading List https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/29/books/review/antiracist-reading-list-ibram-x-kendi.html

Das.penman on George Floyd: How we can help from the UK?https://www.instagram.com/p/CAu_buhH5lD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

George Floyd: GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd

Courtney Ahn Design: A Guide to White Privilege https://www.instagram.com/p/B9DfahhBChU/?igshid=1nhuwzjuciimw