Queer Global

🌈 Share your story. Shape our history. 🏳️‍🌈 We are recruiting London-based LGBTQ+ people to take part in the Queer Global Oral Histories project. 🌍 We want to hear stories about migration, identity, belonging, and what it means to build a life in London as a queer person. We are especially keen to hear from people from global majority backgrounds and or migrant communities. Who can take part: 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ 🔞 Aged 18 or over 📍 London-based, or previously lived in London 🌍 From a global majority background and or a migrant 🚆 Able to travel to our studio in Hounslow (TW5) What is involved: 🎧 One recorded oral history interview 🏠 Interviews take place in person at our Hounslow studio 💻 A small number of online interviews may be offered where appropriate ⏱️ Interview length is approximately one hour What you receive: 🪙 A stipend paid to you of £50 to cover your participation and expenses 📚 Your story archived at the Bishopsgate Institute 📱 Featured in our social content 🎬 Potential to be a main contributor to our feature-length documentary 👉📝 Register your interest via the link in bio. 📩 Or DM us / email [email protected] if you have any questions. This project was made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. @heritagefunduk ✨ Your story matters. Let’s preserve it together. 🌈

Shane Shayshay Konno recalls the explicitly racist and fatphobic profiles that dominated the early days of online dating. Have you ever encountered these openly discriminatory bios while swiping? Watch the full interview via the link in our bio. #grindr #dating #racism #queer #storytime Views expressed are those of the interviewee and do not reflect the views of Queer Global or its partners. This content forms part of an oral history project documenting marginalised community experiences.

Jay Jay Revlon struggles to find what they still love about #London now that its iconic club spaces are gone. 🥺 Has your love for your hometown changed over the years? #londonlife #clubculture #queer #storytime

Growing up queer in the Middle East meant facing physical danger every single day and learning how to protect yourself alone for Saad Zain, so how do you create safe spaces for yourself now? 🛡️ 🔗 Watch the full interview via the link in our bio. #dubai #queer #gay #storytime Views expressed are those of the interviewee and do not reflect the views of Queer Global or its partners. This content forms part of an oral history project documenting marginalised community experiences.

For NEO 10Y, gender, spirituality, and artistry are deeply connected through ideas of oneness, authenticity, and queer love. ✨ How has spirituality shaped your identity? 👇 #queer #god #nonbinary #nonbinaryartist Views expressed are those of the interviewee and do not reflect the views of Queer Global or its partners. This content forms part of an oral history project documenting marginalised community experiences.

NEO 10Y reflects on the growing culture wars surrounding race, gender, and sexuality, and why compassion matters. 💬 How do we protect community without turning on each other? 👇 #queer #lgbtqvoices #politics Views expressed are those of the interviewee and do not reflect the views of Queer Global or its partners. This content forms part of an oral history project documenting marginalised community experiences.

Karthigan reflects on the pressure many queer migrants feel to assimilate after moving to the UK, and the fear of losing language, culture, and identity in the process. 🌍🏳️‍🌈 What parts of your identity do you hold onto most tightly? 👇 #Queer #LGBTQ #GayInstagram #ImmigrantVoices #QueerCommunity Views expressed are those of the interviewee and do not reflect the views of Queer Global or its partners. This content forms part of an oral history project documenting marginalised community experiences.

Friends, neighbours, relatives… and one very emotional confession. 😳 Daniela laughs about the night she accidentally came out to her entire family in Colombia. 🏳️‍🌈 How long did it take your family to understand? #colombia #colombian #queer #lgbtq #StoryTime Views expressed are those of the interviewee and do not reflect the views of Queer Global or its partners. This content forms part of an oral history project documenting marginalised community experiences.

Sabina Khan shares how she secretly planned her escape from an abusive relationship and a life that could not accept her ✈️ Have you ever had to leave everything behind? 👇 🔗 Watch the full story via the link in our bio.�� #queer #lgbtqstories StoryTime #southafrica #London Views expressed are those of the interviewee and do not reflect the views of Queer Global or its partners. This content forms part of an oral history project documenting marginalised community experiences.

Jay Jay Revlon talks about the anxiety of showing affection in front of extended family after coming out. Save this if you have ever overthought bringing a partner to a family gathering. 🏠 #queer #comingout #jamaica🇯🇲 Views expressed are those of the interviewee and do not reflect the views of Queer Global or its partners. This content forms part of an oral history project documenting marginalised community experiences.

Sabina Khan reflects on discovering Nelson Mandela long after the world was already fighting for his freedom 🌍 Have you ever realised something this late? 👇 🔗 Watch the full story via the link in our bio. #nelsonmandela #southafrica #StoryTime Views expressed are those of the interviewee and do not reflect the views of Queer Global or its partners. This content forms part of an oral history project documenting marginalised community experiences.

Dhiren Doshi-Smith reflects on the fear of opening up to family and friends after years of silence 🌈 What advice would you give to someone struggling to come out? 👇 🔗 Watch the full interview via the link in our bio. #queer #comingout #lgbtqstories #gay #storytime Views expressed are those of the interviewee and do not reflect the views of Queer Global or its partners. This content forms part of an oral history project documenting marginalised community experiences.