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Hello world! XTRAcast is our in-between-shows episode where we reflect on the themes that came up in the last one, but this one is different. After performing in the final of Tia Kofi’s Sync or Sing in London last Friday, Matthew and his friends left the biggest gay nightclub in the country, excited after an amazing night. Within minutes, they experienced verbal and physical homophobic attacks from a group of boys in the street.
Matt and his friends are all fine, thankfully, but we wanted to share this story to illustrate the ease with which these hate crimes are still happening, in London, in 2021. Matt dealt with the situation with such incredible courage, power and grace, but he shouldn’t have to. Nobody should have to. The irony of this happening during Pride Month is not lost on us.
We feel it is important to be visible (if that’s possible on a podcast?) about the experiences of our queer family even when they are hard to hear. To our allies, we ask that you stand up and step in. To our queer siblings, we encourage you to walk the streets with power and pride. Do not shrink or hide away. We are not in the wrong.
If you experience or witness a homophobic hate crime, PLEASE report it to the Police. You can find more information and support in the UK from GALOP, the LGBT+ Anti-violence charity. We at HOPECAST are here for you. We stand with you. And we will see you at Bender Defenders!
You can be part of the House of HOPECAST by following us on all the socials @HOPECASTPODCAST and visiting our website at hopecastpodcast.com
If you like what we do, please rate and review us. Anything less than five stars is homophobic. DO IT!
Follow the HOPECAST Hosts on Instagram:
Paul @DrPaulTaylorPitt
Yassir @Untangle_The_Tangle
Anders @anderscreative
Oliver @amarisvitae
Nick @evolving_minds_uk
Matthew @EllaVeryde
Our artwork is by the super talented artist formerly known as Baby Gay, @anderscreative
HOPECAST is the queer podcast for everyone, brought to you by the Homos Of Planet Earth. We talk about issues of spirituality, sexuality, wellness and queerness.
This episode uploaded on day 2/8 in self-isolation, thank you Test and Trace!
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By Homos Of Planet EarthHello world! XTRAcast is our in-between-shows episode where we reflect on the themes that came up in the last one, but this one is different. After performing in the final of Tia Kofi’s Sync or Sing in London last Friday, Matthew and his friends left the biggest gay nightclub in the country, excited after an amazing night. Within minutes, they experienced verbal and physical homophobic attacks from a group of boys in the street.
Matt and his friends are all fine, thankfully, but we wanted to share this story to illustrate the ease with which these hate crimes are still happening, in London, in 2021. Matt dealt with the situation with such incredible courage, power and grace, but he shouldn’t have to. Nobody should have to. The irony of this happening during Pride Month is not lost on us.
We feel it is important to be visible (if that’s possible on a podcast?) about the experiences of our queer family even when they are hard to hear. To our allies, we ask that you stand up and step in. To our queer siblings, we encourage you to walk the streets with power and pride. Do not shrink or hide away. We are not in the wrong.
If you experience or witness a homophobic hate crime, PLEASE report it to the Police. You can find more information and support in the UK from GALOP, the LGBT+ Anti-violence charity. We at HOPECAST are here for you. We stand with you. And we will see you at Bender Defenders!
You can be part of the House of HOPECAST by following us on all the socials @HOPECASTPODCAST and visiting our website at hopecastpodcast.com
If you like what we do, please rate and review us. Anything less than five stars is homophobic. DO IT!
Follow the HOPECAST Hosts on Instagram:
Paul @DrPaulTaylorPitt
Yassir @Untangle_The_Tangle
Anders @anderscreative
Oliver @amarisvitae
Nick @evolving_minds_uk
Matthew @EllaVeryde
Our artwork is by the super talented artist formerly known as Baby Gay, @anderscreative
HOPECAST is the queer podcast for everyone, brought to you by the Homos Of Planet Earth. We talk about issues of spirituality, sexuality, wellness and queerness.
This episode uploaded on day 2/8 in self-isolation, thank you Test and Trace!