About this event
Want to make a start in bi+ activism but don't know how? Or are you an experienced advocate looking to pick up some new skills and network with other activists?
Join us on 16th April at London's LGBTQ+ Centre Pop Up for a half-day of workshops on becoming - or becoming a better bi+ activist.
After a buffet lunch and welcome, we'll present three workshops on different aspects of contemporary activism. With content from Marcus Morgan (they/them, Bisexual Index), Hafsa Qureshi (he/she/they - check this, Stonewall) and Lo Shearing (they/she, Bi Survivors Network and BWithTheT) it's sure to be both interesting and inspiring.
We'll round off the event with a conversation about what we'd to see and do in the future, facilitated by Libby Baxter-Williams (she/her, Biscuit and Bisexual Index).
12.30: Arrival, coffee and lunch
13.15: Group welcome, Setting up the day - Libby Baxter-Williams
14.00: Tools for activists - Marcus Morgan
14.30: Break
14.45: Campaigning Online - Lo Shearing
15.30: How To Be Heard: working with institutions
16.15: Planning for the future - a group discussion - Libby Baxter-Williams
About the organisers
Libby (she/her) runs Biscuit, an organisation for bisexual people in the UK. She has been involved in bi+ advocacy and organising for almost 20 years, and enjoys building community events to bring people together.
Libby lives in South London and works for the NHS.
Marcus (they/them) is the first "Bisexual Champion" in the UK Government's Points Of Light list, regularly delivers training about bisexuality to companies & organisations, and is the UK's only "Bisexual Activist Magician".
Lo (they/she) is an author, activist, and journalist. Their debut book Bi the Way provides a holistic exploration of bi identities, communities, and politics for anyone questioning their sexuality or just seeking to broaden their understanding. They founded the Bi Survivors Network which provides peer to peer support for bi+ people who have experienced sexual or intimate partner violence"
Accessibility
The Centre's accessibility statement is here.
Matthew is qualified for Level 2 British Sign Language and worked a lot with the D/deaf community. He would be happy to support communication with any BSL users and will endeavour to facilitate any other access needs.
Covid-19 safety
To keep our community safe, we request that all visitors take a lateral flow test before coming to the Centre and to please wear a mask unless exempt.