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Hiding your identity takes its tollBy 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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Empowering Students Through Stories: Teacher Toolkits for Anti-Bullying WeekBy 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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Transforming Classrooms: How My Son's School Became a Centre of Inclusivity for Trans StudentsA 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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Ace Awareness Week: Navigating Asexuality and Intersectionality in EducationBy 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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Becoming an LGBTQ+ Rainbow Family: Adopting as a Queer CoupleBy 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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Celebrating National Coming Out Day: The Crucial Role of LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in SchoolsBy 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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Coming out was one of the best decisions I've ever made: Melissa's Inspiring Story of Coming Out as a proud Black Queer womanBy 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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Transformative Summer Internships at Diversity Role Models: Lesley, Elena and Kabir share their storiesBy 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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My first year at Diversity Role ModelsBy Matt Garvey
Reflections on my first year at Diversity Role Models: CEO Update, June 2023.
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Celebrate Pride Month with the 'Proud Beary' Auction Prize by Thomas WolskiBy 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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