Slogan for lgbt rights
Below is an excerpt from Tom Rasmussen&#;s First Comes Love(, Bloomsbury), a new book about queer love, queer ways of togetherness and why marriage – an ancient heteronormative institution grounded in patriarchy and elitism – has any allure in the 21st century. The book is out today.
“Love Is Love” is perhaps the most inane sentiment ever uttered. “Love Wins”, a lock second. These two phrases – the gay equivalent of the straight and much worse “Live, Laugh, Love“ – were, and continue to be, synonymous with a certain kind of LGBTQIA+ equality. The kind that gets chucked about at corporate dinners, plastered on HMRC’s Twitter account throughout the month of June and slapped across a tub of Itsu noodles every Pride. The problem isn’t that these phrases are offensive (don’t worry, I’m not that sensitive). The challenge is that they aren’t offensive enough.
Now, one can’t write them off entirely because part of a move towards equality for those who are oppressed is making our message digestible to the most basic people imaginable (the government, bigoted heterosexuals, famous p
The Coolest Pro-Gay Slogan
I was walking down the street yesterday thinking about what I wanted for dinner, and wondering if the boyfriend would proceed for a second Thai curry this week, when I saw a London bus bearing the Stonewall slogan &#;Some people are gay. Get over it!&#; I knew the campaign had started this last week, that London buses would be carrying this sign, but it was a startling and rather wonderful moment. I am used to invisibility in public. It&#;s part of the LGBT experience, after all. When sexuality is present in the ads on the sides of buses it&#;s usually there for a Rom Com, or it&#;s a straight couple holding hands &#; which for the last few months has been mostly Ryan Reynolds and &#;girlfriend&#; in Marks & Spencer togs. It&#;s so ubiquitous that I rarely think twice about it. When I saw the Stonewall ad two worlds collided. I had a reaction that I could not have predicted and did not think I needed: I felt a sense of validation, and a sense of hope.
Of all the slogans that have done the rounds throughout the years, I think this is my
1. “Love him and let him love you. Do you ponder anything else under heaven really matters?” – James Baldwin
In his iconic novel Giovanni&#;s Room, gay author James Baldwin makes a powerful statement about love. He proclaims that sex and gender don’t matter; all that matters is that two people adore each other. Nothing should be upright in their way if they have love in their hearts. These words resonated with millions of people who felt fond their emotions were invalid because of the gender of the object of their love. With this quote, Baldwin assured them that it didn’t matter because love is love.
2. “If I wait for someone else to validate my existence, it will mean that I’m shortchanging myself.” – Zanele Muholi
Zanele Muholi is a South African activist and artist. She works primarily in photography and video. Despite her fame as an artist, Muholi identifies herself as an activist first. It is her intention to use her art to highlight the beauty and individuality of black LGBTQ women: a group that she believes has been terribly underrepresented in all forms of art. So, instead o
70+ Powerful Pride Month Quotes
In this post, you&#;ll find 70+ Pride Month quotes for ! Pride Month happens each year during the month of June. By honoring Pride Month, your company will send an important message about its values to employees and the community.
This year, as part of your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, distribute the Pride quotes below on your company&#;s social media channels or in your e-newsletter. You can inspire and enlighten your audiences while also starting an important dialogue. Sharing these Pride quotes will also help LGBTQ+ clients, employees, and stakeholders sense seen and welcomed.
As you distribute these Pride quotes, remember to also take meaningful action to support the LGBTQ+ community. Verb planning a volunteer day, supporting a nonprofit serving the LGBTQ+ community, or advocating for legislative change. After all, actions communicate louder than words. Sharing words of wisdom is just one part of a meaningful Pride campaign!
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