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“Right on, sister!” | Episode 6

“Right on, sister!” | Episode 6

FromThe Log Books


“Right on, sister!” | Episode 6

FromThe Log Books

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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Dec 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Lipstick on the windscreen to tackle homophobia — just one of the stories in this latest episode from 1983 to 1991. Tash and Adam focus on the hostility in the air during this period, from people using HIV/AIDS as a reason for their prejudice to tensions within Catholic families. We conclude by speaking to Hafsa Qureshi about her experience as a bisexual Muslim woman today.Content warning: attacks on LGBTQ+ people and biphobia.The Log Books — stories from Britain’s LGBT+ history and conversations about being queer today. Produced by Shivani Dave, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, in partnership with Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline. With thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute and the BFI National Archive.A book: Go The Way Your Blood Beats by Michael AmherstFor more information, take a look at:Imaan, supporting LGBTQ+ MuslimsHidayah, supporting LGBTQ+ MuslimsNaz and Matt Foundation, tackling homophobia triggered by religionTackling biphobia, support from GALOP BiPride UK, a safe space for bisexual people in the UKOneBodyOneFaith, empowering LGBT+ Chrisitans advocating for changeKeshet, supporting LGBTQ+ JewsSarbat, LGBT SikhsQuest, a support group for LGBT+ CatholicsMusic by Tom Foskett-BarnesArtwork by Natalie Dotohttps://www.thelogbooks.org Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks.
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Released:
Dec 21, 2020
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**Best New Podcast (Gold) at the British Podcast Awards 2020**What if you could glimpse into LGBTQIA+ life from decades ago? Since 1974 volunteers at Switchboard, the LGBT+ helpline, have written notes in the charity's log books. Hosts Tash Walker and Adam Smith are re-opening these pages today, to explore untold stories from Britain’s queer history.Each episode explores a different theme from LGBTQIA+ life through log book entries, dozens of voices sharing their own memories, and conversations about being queer today.https://www.thelogbooks.org Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks.