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    15 November 2023
    Hiding your identity takes its toll

    By Amie Taylor

    Role Model Amie talks about how homophobic language, internalised homophobia, and growing up under the shadow of Section 28 impacted her coming out as a gay woman.

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    14 November 2023
    Empowering Students Through Stories: Teacher Toolkits for Anti-Bullying Week

    By Diversity Role Models Team

    This Anti-Bullying Week 2023, we are excited to share valuable Primary and Secondary school resource packs for teachers aimed at fostering understanding, empathy, and allyship among students. 

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    13 November 2023
    Transforming Classrooms: How My Son's School Became a Centre of Inclusivity for Trans Students

    A story of a teacher's support, and the importance of trans-inclusive education written by a parent of a transgender child for Anti-Bullying Week and Trans Awareness Week

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    23 October 2023
    Ace Awareness Week: Navigating Asexuality and Intersectionality in Education

    By Yasmin Benoit

    Yasmin Benoit writes about going to school in an education environment where teachers knew less about asexuality than the students did, and the intersectional impact of being asexual and black.

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    18 October 2023
    Becoming an LGBTQ+ Rainbow Family: Adopting as a Queer Couple

    By Diversity Role Models Team

    In celebration of National Adoption Week 2023, we share the heart-warming journey of a queer couple with one member in the military, who decided to adopt a child and talk about being an LGBTQ+ rainbow family.

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    11 October 2023
    Celebrating National Coming Out Day: The Crucial Role of LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Schools

    By Diversity Role Models Team

    National Coming Out Day, celebrated annually on October 11th, is a time to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community. Find out how schools and teachers can engage with this day to make an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students.

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    02 October 2023
    Coming out was one of the best decisions I've ever made: Melissa's Inspiring Story of Coming Out as a proud Black Queer woman

    By Diversity Role Models Team

    As we begin Black History Month, Melissa's narrative serves as a reminder of the importance of celebrating diversity and intersectionality. Her story reinforces the idea that embracing one's unique heritage as well as your sexuality are both powerful forms of self-empowerment. 

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    28 September 2023
    Transformative Summer Internships at Diversity Role Models: Lesley, Elena and Kabir share their stories

    By Diversity Role Models Team

    In the summer of 2023, Diversity Role Models had the privilege of hosting three remarkable interns who had signed up as part of the SOAS University internship scheme. Here's a summary of their summer with us...

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    12 June 2023
    My first year at Diversity Role Models

    By Matt Garvey

    Reflections on my first year at Diversity Role Models: CEO Update, June 2023.

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    06 June 2023
    Celebrate Pride Month with the 'Proud Beary' Auction Prize by Thomas Wolski

    By Diversity Role Models Team

    Join us at the Diversity Role Models Summer Soiree Pride Fundraiser for a chance to bid in the auction and win exclusive 'Proud Beary' artwork by artist, Thomas Wolski. Find out more about this unique piece of artwork and how to purchase tickets to the event here...

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