With support from Cornwall School for Social Entrepreneurs, Proud2Be held an official campaign press launch in London. The event was opened by the Mayor of Camden and featured a live acoustic set from London Gay Men’s Chorus and speeches courtesy of Michael Cashman CBE and Elly Barnes
Launched the first ever Totnes Pride. The event attracted 1000 visitors and welcomed Peter Tatchell as guest of honour. Peter also took part in a panel discussion alongside Elly Barnes & Shaun Dellenty
Proud2Be founders Max and Maya interviewed Peter Tatchell as part of the Proud2Be radio show
Facilitated anti-bullying workshops for Devon and Cornwall Police initiative, Local Heroes in Plymouth, Cornwall and Torbay
Hosted a social weekend in South Devon attended by 13 people
I was on a panel for Totnes Pride Online earlier this month and it was super insightful! We discussed allyship towards LGBTQ+ young people and creating safer spaces for them to be themselves. Would love to take part in more stuff like this to uplift my trans community! https://twitter.com/_Proud2Be/status/1303730457335472131
During Totnes Pride Online, Charlie Hindley recorded an inspiring talk 'Claiming ownership of an othered body and defining myself in my own terms' and took part in a live Q&A.
You can watch them both on our YouTube channel now 💕
During Totnes Pride Online, Maia Thomas; co-organiser of Black Lives Matter Protest in Exeter, spoke about her involvement in the Black Lives Matter movement and answered questions about how to be a better ally.
‼️There are just 5 days left to apply for the new role of Head of Partnerships and Development 👉 http://consortium.lgbt/job/head-of-partnerships-and-development
Please share amongst your networks and with anyone you think might be interested in applying. Closing date is 5pm on Wed 16 Sep
