LGBT+ history
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LGBT+ History Month 2025
We have two events going on for LGBT+ History Month, open to allies and LGBTQ+ people! Our first event is on the theme of LGBT+ History Month: Social Change and Activism. Come along to learn about what historical social change has...
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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is recognised on 17 May, which marks the date in 1990 that homosexuality was removed from the World Health Organization Classification of Diseases. As a gay woman, seeing this written in black...
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Reflecting on LGBTQ+ History Month 2024
Following LGBTQ+ History Month in February, I offered to write a short blog reflecting on the different events held at the university by Kaleidoscope. I am probably a little biased as I’m on the committee, but I felt like this...
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Climate Action blog for LGBTQ+ history month
Kaleidoscope wanted to share with our followers this recent Climate Action blog by a second-year University of Bath student: Let's talk about why social justice is vital for climate justice this LGBTQ+ history month Happy reading!
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Why do we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month at the University?
LGBTQ+ History Month was founded in 2004, in response to the repeal of Section 28 in 2003. What was Section 28? Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 was a series of laws introduced by the Conservative UK Government...
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LGBTQ+ History Month 2024
The University of Bath's Kaleidoscope Staff and PGR group are proud to present a programme of activities for LGBTQ+ History Month 2024. Tuesday 6 February – Free cupcakes! 12.15-1.15pm (All students and staff) Drop by our stall outside the...
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International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
Slavery, along with systemic racism, is an ongoing worldwide issue, even in 2023. One of our new Kaleidoscope committee members, Todd Phillips, has decided to write about a historical figure from the United States whom we believe has had a...
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Pride is still a protest
Every June the LGBTQ+ community and allies recognise Pride month. As well as being a time to celebrate who we are and all that queer people bring to the table, it’s also important to acknowledge our history and the struggles...
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Tea for Transgender Day of Remembrance - 17 November 2022
On Thursday 17 November we will be holding a Tea for TDOR (Trans Day of Remembrance) get together on campus. The event will be held 11.30-12.15 in Wessex House 3.36 and is for Kaleidoscope members to come together and show support for our trans colleagues during...
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International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Pascal Loizeau from DDaT has provided a quick blog for Kaleidoscope to share.... Yesterday (17 May) was the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia and this year’s theme is “Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights”. The day is marked...