October 8th Alice Walker
Who’s going to be today’s black LGBT+ icon? It’s Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple. If you’ve read the book or seen the film you’ll know how powerful it is.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH | LGBT+ Icons: Gina Yashere
October 7th Gina Yashere
Another day and another black LGBT+ icon. Today’s icon is Gina Yashere. Gina is a hugely talented comedian who has appeared on television for many years in the UK and USA.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH | LGBT+ Icons: MNEK
October 6th MNEK
Let’s have another black LGBT+ icon. Today it’s MNEK. MNEK is a recording artist, songwriter and producer. He’s had huge hits writing for other artists and recently had a long-running number 1 single in the UK.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH | LGBT+ Icons: Munroe Bergdorf
October 5th Munroe Bergdorf.
Today’s black LGBT+ icon is Munroe Bergdorf. Munroe is a model and activist who has walked catwalks at London and New York Fashion Week. As an activist, she is outspoken on racism and transphobia.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH | LGBT+ Icons: Justin Fashanu
October 4th Justin Fashanu
Who’s today’s black LGBT+ icon? It’s Justin Fashanu. Justin was the first professional footballer to be openly gay.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH | LGBT+ Icons: Lady Phyll
October 3rd Lady Phyll
Today’s black LGBT+ icon is an absolute pioneering powerhouse. It’s Lady Phyll from UK Black Pride. She is a force to be reckoned with and has increased visibility for queer, trans and intersex people of colour (QTIPOC) in the UK and beyond.
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Sainsbury’s has told bigots that they can shop elsewhere
Sainsbury‘s has a long history of speaking out on social issues, including and during Pride season, but for Black History Month, it’s gone a step further, by telling anyone who doesn’t support their inclusive approach can “shop elsewhere”.
The retail giant has swapped out its Pride logo and replaced it with an equally colourful logo for Black History Month. Black History Month runs in the UK for the whole of October. In the US and around the globe October is actually LGBT+ History Month.
Posting on social media, Sainsbury’s wrote a thread to communicate how inclusive and diverse they are aiming to be as a company, saying,
“We are proud to celebrate Black History Month together with our Black colleagues, customers and communities and we ill not tolerate racism.
“We proudly represent and serve our diverse society and anyone who does not want to shop with an inclusive retailer is welcome to shop elsewhere.”
Of course, the thread attracted a wide range of comments. Many people took issue with the tone of the retailer’s message, with one writing “How bloody rude! As a long time customer and a loyal customer, I find your tone extremely offensive”
Another added, “You have just lost my custom”
Another moaned, “Many thanks for the offensive tweet. I will certainly take your advice and shop elsewhere in future. I would also recommend anyone who like their personal freedoms and does not wish to be preached at by some jumped up shopkeeper to do the same. Bye Bye Sainsbury.”
Others asked when “white history month” was. An argument which is often heard when talking about the importance of the pride movement.
“Anyone offended by this post clearly harbours racist views”
However many people praised Sainsbury’s stance with one confirmed their devotion to the retailer saying “I shop at Sainsbury’s anyway but this just confirms my choice.”
Writer, speaker and Young Women’s Trust ambassador, Toni Tone said, “So happy to see Sainsbury’s speaking up for what’s right. Anyone offended by this post clearly harbours racist views.”
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH | LGBT+ Icons: Marsha P Johnson
October 1st Marsha P Johnson
Our first featured black LGBT+ icon could only be this person. It’s Marsha P Johnson. Marsha was one of the prominent figures in the Stonewall Uprising in 1969. We have much to thank her for
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