Everyday Queer-ies

With Pride Month quickly approaching, it’s easy to become enticed in the celebrations and the merch, whilst its history is often left behind. We are here to educate you on why it’s so important to know about the history of pride before you celebrate with your child.

https://youtu.be/b1NEvTEofr4 What does LGBTQIA+ stand for? Navigating different queer terms that have joined our language can seem intimidating. There is a lot of new terminology and you don’t want to mess it up. Pride & Joy have compiled a short definition for...

Remembering the queer heroes who fought for equality

When you were growing up, the word “queer” was probably used as an insult and therefore you were taught to not use it all. Nowadays, the word is rising in popularity after it’s reappropriation, so what should you do? Is it ok to say it? To help give you an answer we will run through a brief history of the term “queer” to examine whether it is okay to use.

Unsure on how to use gender-neutral pronouns?  Pride & Joy writer Beth (she/they) is here to explain why she uses them, alongside sixth-form student Ren (she/they).

From the likes of Harry Styles, to Madonna and actor Kit Connor, celebrities continue to be accused of queerbaiting in the media, and this is only on the rise.