Students’ LGBT History Month
Transitional States took place in February 2018 in Lincoln, during LGBT History Month. An annual event, LGBT History Month has been held in the UK since 2005 and provides people with the opportunity to focus on the culture of their community, celebrate its victories, and continue to call for equality through protests and rallies. Chloe Unsworth helped the Transitional States Programme Director, Chiara Beccalossi, as the Public Engagement Support Officer, and worked closely with students at the University of Lincoln as part of the programme, especially in the development of the cases of objects dedicated to demonstrating and explaining how they express their sexual or gender identity. When asked about the students’ experiences taking part in the exhibition, Chloe commented that it meant a lot to them. “Not only was it an amazing opportunity for students to celebrate both their gender and/or sexual identity during LGBT History Month, it was also a fantastic...
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