Allyship, solidarity. They’re words that are banded around a lot. Allies often ask how to show solidarity, and marginalised queer and Trans+ folks try their hardest to give ever-increasing practical insights. But what do those words, really mean? How do you do justice to the work?
Only by truly understanding a community - including by learning its history, most difficult moments, and its joy and impact on society, can we use that to create a foundational shift in the way we show up - with solidarity This week on QueerAF, we look at the solidarity campaigns - that understand this work, because awareness and solidarity play their part in an ecosystem of change - but in what role?
This episode is made possible thanks to Trans+ History Week’s Creative Talent Sponsor, Publicis Groupe UK.
Episode Credits: Produced and hosted by Jamie Wareham, with thanks to Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, Not A Phase, Not In Our Name and Publicis Groupe UK, with clips from L With The T, Trans People Are Loved, Focus Features and Trans+ History Week.
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