Hi JoJo!
Can you tell everyone about the talks that will be at Pride? Two of us who come to WoW will be talking, and I’ll also be in the debate. Thank you!
Best wishes,
BJ
Speakers and discussion in The Curve
Downstairs at The Forum – below the BBC Studios
11.00 -11.40 Banned in Canada
Activist and author of cult lesbian smut novel Cherry, Charlotte Cooper examines the way censorship laws have been used against queer writing.
11.40 – 12.20 Should the T be in LGBT?
Natasha Curson, Director of UEA’s Postgraduate Programmes in HE Development and a published writer on Trans equality for The Guardian explores this topic.
12.20 – 13.00 The Red in the Rainbow: Is Equality Achievable?
Hannah Dee is a leading LGBT campaigner and activist. A leading member of the Socialist Worker’s Party, she has will be speaking about her recently published book ‘The Red in the Rainbow’.
15.45 – 16.30 Literature and young people – what is out there?
Dr BJ Epstein, UEA Lecturer in Literature and Translation, looks at what children’s literature is available for LGBT families.
16.30 – 17.30 Labels are for Soup Cans?
A variety of speakers debate about how the LGBT community label themselves and whether this progresses equality. You are most welcome to share your views!
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