Steven Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 http://www.leicesterpride.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Xen Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Trust me, you'd rather not hear me sing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Fox Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 I hate these events for the same reason i hate the 'Black music awards' it perpetuates the idea that we're different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fynwy Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Everyone knows Dr. Singh is gay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry - LCFC Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 I hate these events for the same reason i hate the 'Black music awards' it perpetuates the idea that we're different. This is my view too. There's no higher level of equality than not being different at all. Hopefully these things will die away eventually and we reach a situation where no-one thinks of it as a divide between people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 This is my view too. There's no higher level of equality than not being different at all. Hopefully these things will die away eventually and we reach a situation where no-one thinks of it as a divide between people.I hate the concept of radio 1 extra, "love black music, love one extra." There'd be an uproar if there was a 'white' radio station - this isn't equality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleronnie Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 I hate the concept of radio 1 extra, "love black music, love one extra." There'd be an uproar if there was a 'white' radio station - this isn't equality. Maybe if white music had been repressed for so long there would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavrentis Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Maybe if white music had been repressed for so long there would be. you going pride ronnie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleronnie Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 you going pride ronnie? You looking for a date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xen Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 This is my view too. There's no higher level of equality than not being different at all. Hopefully these things will die away eventually and we reach a situation where no-one thinks of it as a divide between people. A very easy thing for someone straight (I'm assuming you are, apologies if not) to say - and I don't begrudge you that sentiment at all. Heck, I've only barely started to come out myself, so I've essentially had 'the straight experience' of a lack of discrimination for my whole life. But I disagree. I don't particularly like Pride festivals, nor am I into 'the scene', and the overly camp behaviours that some gay men put on only serves to perpetuate the negative stereotypes that drive a barrier between Heterosexuals and LGBTA people. HOWEVER I don't think the festivals themselves are to blame. They serve a clear purpose - to give a safe, friendly space for LGBTA people to be themselves without fear of the persecution/discrimination based on their sexuality/gender that they face in their lives - much the way that straight people have EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Equality is the ultimate goal, where everyone is free to live as they are without judgement, but until that day comes* - and it's picking up momentum - then these festivals will continue to have great importance for many people. *I must add that I seriously doubt it will ever truly be the case however. You simply have to look at how racism still exists to know that exactly the same will happen with homophobia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnaldo Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 What does the 'A' stand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthefox Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 I'm gay and so is my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 I'm gay and so is my wife. Yeah, but your boyfriend isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oxlong Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Prefer London Pride Tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xen Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 What does the 'A' stand for? Debatable. I've always known it to be 'Asexual', but I've heard it used as 'All' before, as well as 'Ally' - although the latter can be contentious as I know of people who have a strong distaste for the term 'Ally' being included in LGBTA as it seems like 'straight people are shoehorning themselves in on our identity like it's a new fad' (not my words). LGBTQA is also often used with the Q being 'Queer' - to represent people who dont feel they fall into any of the other labels set out for them (or would rather not have a label 'assigned' to them). It gets silly though, and there are countless different suggestions as to what should/shouldnt be included in various different acronyms. There's apparently alternative suggestions to LGBT(QA etc) which aren't as definitive with regards to labels, but I have no idea what they are off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPA LAZAROU Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Is it politically correct if I choose to sing if I'm not gay ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchandro Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Maybe if white music had been repressed for so long there would be. Isn't the point of equality letting bygones be bygones and not creating division? Besides, most popular music is sung/rapped by blacks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xen Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Isn't the point of equality letting bygones be bygones and not creating division? Besides, most popular music is sung/rapped by blacks anyway. 'Letting bygones be bygones' is far easier when you're not on the side being oppressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Maybe if white music had been repressed for so long there would be.I'd get it if radio one didn't play 'black music' but it does, lots of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADK Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 We need a white music station actually. When is heterosexual pride day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_w Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 'Letting bygones be bygones' is far easier when you're not on the side being oppressed. As a white heterosexual who finds homophobia and racism abhorrent, which side am I on? Am I on the side guilty of oppressing black people and homosexuals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry - LCFC Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 A very easy thing for someone straight (I'm assuming you are, apologies if not) to say - and I don't begrudge you that sentiment at all. Heck, I've only barely started to come out myself, so I've essentially had 'the straight experience' of a lack of discrimination for my whole life. But I disagree. I don't particularly like Pride festivals, nor am I into 'the scene', and the overly camp behaviours that some gay men put on only serves to perpetuate the negative stereotypes that drive a barrier between Heterosexuals and LGBTA people. HOWEVER I don't think the festivals themselves are to blame. They serve a clear purpose - to give a safe, friendly space for LGBTA people to be themselves without fear of the persecution/discrimination based on their sexuality/gender that they face in their lives - much the way that straight people have EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Equality is the ultimate goal, where everyone is free to live as they are without judgement, but until that day comes* - and it's picking up momentum - then these festivals will continue to have great importance for many people. *I must add that I seriously doubt it will ever truly be the case however. You simply have to look at how racism still exists to know that exactly the same will happen with homophobia. Clubs and other leisure outlets would serve that purpose quite adequately. To me festivals don't seem to do that. Their purpose appears to be to celebrate differences which I don't it's that helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Everyone knows Dr. Singh is gayAnd were lovers.....xxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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