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LGBT HISTORY MONTH by Daniel Donaldson February 2006 will see LGBT History tions to fashion shows, workshops to music Alan was Month return to Scotland. events and will feature a Ministerial Reception also gay but February has been designated LGBT to be hosted by the Scottish Executive. his achieve- History Month throughout the UK. Building on LGBT history month not only illuminates ments are the success of last year’s events, LGBT the hidden histories of those, who would l a r g e l y History Month aims to illuminate the hidden probably today identify as Lesbian, Gay, unknown, like histories of those, who would probably today Bisexual or Trans but is also is an opportuni- so many oth- identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Trans ty for all of us to learn more about their lives ers. (LGBT). and celebrate their contribution to society. On a LGBT Youth Scotland the national LGBT Richard Holloway, a friend of the LGBT com- more local level, serv- Youth agency will be hosting a number of munity in Scotland and a patron of LGBT community activists such as Steve Retson ices. projects across Scotland. Events are planned Youth said: “LGBT history month throws a and Ian Dunn are names that are rarely heard FUSION, the LGBT Youth volunteer for Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow with light back onto the hidden histories of men of outside their circle of friends. group are actively involved in History Month. others in the pipeline. and women in the past who would today iden- While LGBT equality has come a long The group is planning a variety perform- Commenting on the proposed events tify themselves as LGBT. LGBT History Month way in the past 20 years, it is important to ance to take place in the Assembly Rooms, Sean Green (18) of Edinburgh said: “Young is an opportunity for all of us to learn more remember that until recently couples of the Edinburgh in February. Glasgow Caledonian people don’t know how different life is for gay about their lives and celebrate their contribu- same-sex could not have a legally recognised University LGBT Society has planned a series folk now than say, 10 or 20 years ago. 15 tion to society.” relationship, and at this time, it is still legal to of workshops on sexual health and drug use years ago, my boyfriend and I could have Unfortunately, many of the LGBT per- discriminate against LGBT persons in the pro- while also running several presentations and been arrested for something as simple as sons throughout history are selectively vision of both goods and services. It was only other events. LGBT Youth will be working kissing, and the word transgender didn’t even ignored or their achievements only mildly through the successful campaigning of the together with VIVID Youth and LIPS pulling exist. accredited. Alan Turing is such an example. LGBT community that same-sex civil partner- together a project in Glasgow and the “When you think of it like that, you can Alan Turing, who is widely acknowledges to ships have come into being and likewise, the Aberdeen LGBT Society and Youth Council see why LGBT History is important to remem- have been the father of all computers, sub- Government at Westminster has announced with a Project in the Granite City. ber.” LGBT History Month will be community stantially helped the war effort by assisting in that it intends to legislate to outlaw discrimi- Daniel focused. Events will range from art installa- the cracking of the Enigma code. nation in the provision of both goods and E-mail: daniel.donaldson@lgbtyouth.org.uk LEATHER & LACE SCOTLAND’S FIRST LICENSED SEX SHOPS ARE HERE FOR YOU! Drummond Street: Sun Noon-9pm, Mon-Sat 10am-9pm Easter Road: 7 days Noon-6pm Vast range of leather and rubber wear! New stock arriving every day! Also, cards, mags and all the sex toys you could want! GET YOUR DANGLY BITS HERE! 8b Drummond Street, Edinburgh EH8 9TU • Tel: 0131-557 9413 Also at 25 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH7 5PJ Tel: 0131-623 6969
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