LGBT+ History Month

February is LGBT+ History Month in the UK - an annual festival to celebrate the lives and achievements of LGBT+ people past and present.

2022 sees the 50th anniversary of the first Pride March in the UK in 1972 and this year the theme is ‘Politics in Art: The arc is long’.

Here at Hull College, we are committed to creating a culture where LGBTQ+ members of our diverse community feel welcome, included and fully able to be themselves - a commitment which is highlighted in our mission, vision and values.

LGBT+ History Month began in February 2005, organised by Schools Out UK, a campaigning group for LGBT+ people in education. The overall aim is to promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the public by:

Increasing the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT+”) people, their history, lives and their experiences in the curriculum and culture of educational and other institutions, and the wider community.

Raising awareness and advancing education on matters affecting the LGBT+ community.

Working to make educational and other institutions safe spaces for all LGBT+ communities.

Promoting the welfare of LGBT+ people, by ensuring that the education system recognises and enables LGBT+ people to achieve their full potential, so they contribute fully to society and lead fulfilled lives, thus benefiting society as a whole.

For more information, please visit www.lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk.