Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network

The LGBTQ+ network for staff and PhD students at Aston University. DM with staff email to be added to our mailing list.

[LGBT Foundation @LGBTfdn]

You could help people to understand what detention is like for LGBTQI+ people and improve the treatment of LGBTQ+ people going through the asylum/immigration system in the future.

For information , email Laura on [email protected] or text or call Laura on 07857 089549.

[Q:alliance @Qalliance]

It's Omnisexual Visibility Day!

Omnisexual refers to someone who is romantically, emotionally, or sexually attracted to persons of all genders and orientations.

However you identify your Omnisexuality, we cherish you!

[FattProjects @FattProjects]

BIRMINGHAM’S ACCESSIBLE SOBER QUEER DANCE PARTY IS BACK!

Join us for the next MOBILISE on Sat 16 July | 8pm - Midnight

⚡️FREE EVENT
⚡️step free
⚡️BSL interpreter
⚡️TRAVEL FUND available for transport costs

@birminghamcg22

More info & tickets here:
https://t.co/tERMyNHBO7

[Hannah Smith @HannahSMMU]

Non-binary participtants needed!

As part of an MMU MSc Dissertation project we are looking to speak to individuals who identify outside of the gender binary, to explore your experiences of 'coming out' in your community.

Please reach out for more info
#participants #nonbinary

[Birmingham Pride @BirminghamPride]

Our thoughts this morning are with our friends at @OsloPride, victims, families, friends and the people of Oslo.

Love is stronger than hate, you will rise again.

🇳🇴 ♥️💜

[Just Like Us @JustLikeUsUK]

This #SchoolDiversityWeek, our new independent research has found that eight in 10 (82%) parents support their children learning about LGBT+ families.

One in 10, however, say they would ‘never’ talk about what LGBT+ means with their child 🧵

https://t.co/vfW6uJgU1C

[Sesame Street @sesamestreet]

R is for Rainbow! 🌈 Rainbow flags have been waving in honor of the LGBTQIA+ community since 1978. These symbols continue to evolve and take new forms, like the 2018 Progress Pride Flag by Daniel Quasar. Together, let's learn what each of these colors represent! #PrideMonth

[FattProjects @FattProjects]

ANNOUNCING MOBILISE: BIrmingham's Accessible Sober Queer Dance Party!

SAT 25 JUNE | 8PM-MIDNIGHT.
a raucous, joyful, and accessible sober dance party and silent disco for the LGBTQ+ community.

FREE - BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW, let's get our dance on!
https://t.co/tERMyNHBO7

[Switchboard @LGBTSwitchboard]

Today is World Refugee Day.

Across the world #LGBTQ people are fleeing unsafe environments - make them welcome here. 🧡

#WorldRefugeeDay

[Pride in Education - @prideineducation.bsky.social @PrideinEducati1]

We've got 30 free tickets to give away for #PrideInEducation5, and we want to give #ECTs and trainee teachers the chance to network learn from other educators during the conference.

To win, all you need to do is:
- Retweet this post
- Tag a friend in the replies

#EduTwitter

[BirminghamAsianLGBT @brumasianslgbt]

Participants needed for a UK study into the challenges of identity and belonging faced by UK LGBTQ+ Muslims

#UK #lgbt #lgbtq #Muslims #research #survey #Exeter #University #academics

https://t.co/K7ce0aSjlO

[Queer Britain Museum @QueerBritain]

LGBTQ+ people have often constructed their own 'chosen families', and draw strength, fun and support from them. To Izzy, being around family means feeling safe to explore identity and what it means to be non-binary. Picture by @a8lia from the Chosen Family display. #freedomMW

[GRAIN @grainphotohub]

My Chosen Family Project

#TQArchive invites LGBTQIA+ people living in Birmingham to sit for a free group portrait, in a setting of your choice, as part of a project exploring and celebrating modern, diverse chosen families.

@birminghamcg22

[FattProjects @FattProjects]

THIS SUNDAY!

Come get your first taste of mobilise, as we take over the public stage of @BhamDanceFest.

It’s a free queer silent disco dance party, outdoors Centenary Square, Sun 19th, 2-4pm.

No booking - just turn up and turn it out!

Hosted by @GinnyLemon69 off the telly!

[Rainbow Network @RainbowUoB]

Hybrid LGBTQ+ celebration event organised by Sustainable Hydrogen CDT students.
Open to all PhD students (and researchers) from LGBTQ+ community and allies.
https://t.co/5hQiD1DqXg

[Natalie Morris @Nmozz]

How does white privilege operate in LGBTQ+ communities?

'People who are marginalised in one aspect of who they are – i.e being gay - are still able to perpetuate discrimination against another minority group' @alexand_erleon
https://t.co/q6BafSEJJk

[FattProjects @FattProjects]

BIRMINGHAM. There is a FREE PALAVER Party for kids aged 3-8 at @mac_birmingham this Saturday.

It’s part of @befestival, who have transformed the theatre into a beautiful garden!

Get the little ones and come have a party with us from 12-1. No booking.
OMG WE’RE EXCITED!

[National AIDS Trust @NAT_AIDS_Trust]

Today marks 41 years since the first cases of HIV were reported- an important day to remember all those who have not made it.

Here are 5 facts about HIV to help dismantle the harmful stigma & misinformation that has surrounded HIV for decades:

[Birmingham Pride @BirminghamPride]

Happy #pridemonth2022 to you all!

Be proud of who you are, proud of who you love, proud of your contribution.

#pride

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎