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7. Pride and community: What rights do LGBTQ+ people have? with Udoka Maya Okonkwo
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E7: We delve into the concept of visibility vs freedom in the LGBTQ+ community with the multi-talented Creative, Writer, Performer, and Organiser, Udoka Maya Okonkwo (they/her).
They begin with a personal "Visibility Journey" followed by a thought-provoking discussion on articulating the idea of freedom for LGBTQ+ individuals today.
The conversation explores navigating different Pride experiences (Black, Trans and Commercial) by addressing community needs more while stressing the importance of finding the right community. Self-acceptance goes a long way in underscoring this as Udoka reminds us that: "there is no such thing as being Queer enough, or Trans enough, or Gay enough. You Are Just Enough."
In our conversation, we shift focus to widening opportunities and access within the community, before tackling critical issues that necessitate collective action and intersectionality. Strategies for addressing injustices, continuing allyship, and organising are explored.
RESOURCES
https://www.consortium.lgbt/member-directory/black-trans-foundation/
https://www.instagram.com/londontranspride/
https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/miseryparty/?hl=en
https://www.leonardcheshire.org/get-involved/campaign-us/cost-living?gad_source=1
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/04/04/un-body-calls-uk-end-detention-people-disabilities
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68849843
https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9602/CBP-9602.pdf
CLUBS
https://dalstonsuperstore.com/
https://www.instagram.com/heavenlgbtclub/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/tboys.club/?hl=en
BOOKS
- Against Equality: Queer Revolution, Not Mere Inclusion (Ryan Conrad)
- The Discworld Collector's Library (Terry Pratchett)
- Global Black Narratives for the Classroom (BLAM UK)
- Kindred (Octavia E. Butler)
Thank you for listening, following and sharing the podcast. Did you love this episode? Please feel free to leave a comment and let us know.
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Manage episode 455403741 series 3624232
E7: We delve into the concept of visibility vs freedom in the LGBTQ+ community with the multi-talented Creative, Writer, Performer, and Organiser, Udoka Maya Okonkwo (they/her).
They begin with a personal "Visibility Journey" followed by a thought-provoking discussion on articulating the idea of freedom for LGBTQ+ individuals today.
The conversation explores navigating different Pride experiences (Black, Trans and Commercial) by addressing community needs more while stressing the importance of finding the right community. Self-acceptance goes a long way in underscoring this as Udoka reminds us that: "there is no such thing as being Queer enough, or Trans enough, or Gay enough. You Are Just Enough."
In our conversation, we shift focus to widening opportunities and access within the community, before tackling critical issues that necessitate collective action and intersectionality. Strategies for addressing injustices, continuing allyship, and organising are explored.
RESOURCES
https://www.consortium.lgbt/member-directory/black-trans-foundation/
https://www.instagram.com/londontranspride/
https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/miseryparty/?hl=en
https://www.leonardcheshire.org/get-involved/campaign-us/cost-living?gad_source=1
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/04/04/un-body-calls-uk-end-detention-people-disabilities
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68849843
https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9602/CBP-9602.pdf
CLUBS
https://dalstonsuperstore.com/
https://www.instagram.com/heavenlgbtclub/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/tboys.club/?hl=en
BOOKS
- Against Equality: Queer Revolution, Not Mere Inclusion (Ryan Conrad)
- The Discworld Collector's Library (Terry Pratchett)
- Global Black Narratives for the Classroom (BLAM UK)
- Kindred (Octavia E. Butler)
Thank you for listening, following and sharing the podcast. Did you love this episode? Please feel free to leave a comment and let us know.
★ Support this podcast ★13 episoder
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