In this heteronormative world, we’re often told that you can’t be friends with your ex. It’s a universal truth that breakups, and being broken up with, suck. “Wanna know what’s new about me?” the singer asked in an Instagram Live video alongside photographer Jamie-Lee B. Kehlani discusses privilege after coming out as a lesbian In this environment, both Ms Papps and Ms Curtis struggled immensely with their sexuality. Legislation did not include lesbians, because, as Ms Papps reiterates, "they were invisible".
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Phyllis Papps and Francesca Curtis came out on national TV in 1970. If you are after news and updates re COVID-19, ABC News is a great source of info and offers news in languages other than English.
We hope that the links below provide some relevant info on how we can all help each other, staying connected, and some much-needed distraction! Join us for the Fitzroy Football Club and Melbourne University And maybe keep it out rather than putting it away - and wear it every day from now on – because visibility is not just about one day, but about creating safety and celebrating our lesbian community every day.Ĭarmo also recommends reading this article from 2019 which is a great reflection on "Do we need a lesbian visibility day?" Or even a real fluro vest if you want to be trendy. So, if you’re reading this right now - I’d love if you could go put on your imaginary vest to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day with us today. Wearing a vest is them actively and boldly giving a statement out to the world that “Hey! I’m wearing this vest because I love and want to celebrate the many amazing lesbians in the beautiful queer spaces here - and everywhere – and I want to ensure spaces are safe and welcoming for you!” Or ensuring they are easy to find in that crowd of strangers. They show support by being that fluro glimmer in sometimes a dark hectic road. If this resonates with you - and you can’t wear a vest right now - we can wear one for you and have one ready for you if you ever feel comfortable and safe to do so.Īnd our allies wear these vests with us. This could be those living with a disability, trans and gender non-conforming people as well as the compounding experience when some or all of these marginalised groups intersect. You have someone beside you, who gets you.įinding these vests is especially important for lesbians whose circumstances prevent them from disclosing their sexuality, experience religious or culturally influenced discrimination or who come from marginalised communities. It’s like finding a friend in a huge crowd and getting that warm fuzzy feeling that everything is going to be ok now because We need to be seen and celebrated and these imaginary fluro vests give us the courage to be our true selves in every environment - from working in our offices to hanging out with mates on the weekend.īecause the more vests there are out there, Because our lesbian community is intelligent, compassionate, diverse and has so much to offer.
So, for Lesbian Visibility Day, I kind of imagine that it is a day for everyone in the community to consciously and overtly be a part of the lesbian community finding and wearing their vests - if they haven’t already. And maybe if I was out of action for a while, the world would be missing out on the talents and things I can give. And I guess they also say this because if a car hit me, and I was hurt, it would really suck. Because they want me to stand out and be lit up. Because they want to make sure I don’t blend into the darkness. They say this because they care about my well-being. They say this because they want me to be safe. *insert image of me with a cool reflective vest here* My mates have frequently said to me "make sure you have bike lights" and "wear a reflective vest". The route I take is along hectic Sydney Road, which is speckled with potholes. The time that gives you the feeling of a new, fresh day ahead of you and that anything is possible.
So, I ride my bike to work at that time of the morning that is pre-sunrise. So, in true form, I’m going to attempt to offer you (and me) an analogy that will illustrate what Lesbian Visibility Day might mean for the lesbian community. I do this so people can understand me, but also because it actually allows me to get a better grip of concepts or information. When I’m trying to explain something, I tend to create analogies relating to everyday life. What does Lesbian Visibility Day actually mean? Today, on the 26th of April we celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day.
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