Anthems

Lady Phyll is the co-founder and executive director of UK Black Pride. She is the executive director of Kaleidoscope, the UK’s leading LGBT rights charity, and is a patron for charity akt. She writes a column for DIVA magazine, and is the co-editor of SistaAnthology. Lady Phyll also sits on the Trade Union Congress’s race relations committee. 

Her word of the day is Solidarity. 

CONNECT WITH LADY PHYLL: 

I: @ladyphyll

T: @MsLadyPhyll

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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Dr Will Nutland is a doctor of public health, social researcher and activist. He co-founded Prepster, which aims to educate and agitate for PrEP access in England and beyond and The Love Tank, a not-for-profit promoting health of underserved communities. He is also an honorary assistant professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. 

His word of the day is Gratitude. 

CW: This episode contains discussion of violence and language which some listeners may find upsetting.

CONNECT WITH DR WILL: 

T: @DrWillN

I: @dadbod_momjeans

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

Resources:

Switchboard

LGBT+ Helpline to discuss things including sexuality, gender identity, and emotional wellbeing.

Website w/chat: https://switchboard.lgbt 

Phone: 0300 330 0630 (Every day 10am - 10pm)

Victim Support

Independent charity offering support for people affected by crime or traumatic events. 

Phone: 0808 1689 111 (24/7)

Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk (24/7 live chat)

PrEPster

Aiming to educate and agitate for PrEP access in England and beyond.

Website: https://prepster.info

The Love Tank

Community interest community promoting health and wellbeing of under served communities

Website: http://thelovetank.info

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Paula Akpan is a journalist and writer. She is also the co-creator of Black Girl Festival, an event created to amplify the voices and experiences of Black British women and girls through community based events. She has written for the likes of Teen Vogue, The Independent and VICE UK with work that centres around blackness, queerness and sexual & reproductive justice. Paula has also been listed as one of Forbes 100 Women Founders in Europe To Follow, and was on Elle’s 2019 game-changers list.

Her word of the day is Unfurl. 

CONNECT WITH PAULA: 

I: @paulaakpan

T: @paulaakpan

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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Simran Uppal is a yoga teacher, poet and educator. They teach and write for inclusive yoga charity Yoga Quota, focusing on inclusivity and decolonisation in yoga. Simran is a Barbican Young Poet alum, and has also created theatre for The North Wall and Camden People’s Theatre.

Their word of the day is Pray. 

CONNECT WITH SIMRAN: 

I: @simransuppal

T: @simransuppal

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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Alicia Radage is a performance and digital collage artist and photographer. They have taught fine art and theatre at MA and BA level, and are one half of collaboration Radage ▽ Hardaker. They have shown their work across the UK, Europe and India.

Their word of the day is Wilderness. 

CONNECT WITH ALICIA: 

I: @alicia_radage_artist

T: @madameradajay

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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Carrie Lyell is a writer and journalist. She is the editor-in-chief of DIVA Magazine, the leading monthly magazine for LGBTQI women, making her one of only 4 editors in the magazine’s history. Carrie has also written for the likes of Pink Paper, Lesbilicious and The Guardian. 

Her word of the day is Gentle. 

CONNECT WITH CARRIE: 

I: @seej_lyell

T: @Seej

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Freddy McConnell is a journalist, writer and activist. He has written in publications such as The Guardian and The Independent. He is the subject of Seahorse, a documentary detailing his experience of becoming a father as a transgender man, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Freddy also created and hosted The Guardian podcast ‘Token’, and hosts BBC Sounds podcast ‘Pride and Joy’ about queer parenthood.

His word of the day is Future. 

CW: This episode contains descriptions of war zones.

CONNECT WITH FREDDY: 

I: @freddy.mcconnel

T: @freddymcconnell

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

Resources:

Combat Stress

Leading charity for veterans’ mental health

Phone: 0800 138 1619 (24 hours)

Website: https://www.combatstress.org.uk

ASSIST (Assistance Support and Self Help in Surviving Trauma)

Support, understanding and therapy for people experiencing PTSD, families and carers

Phone: 01788 560 800

Website: www.assisttraumacare.org.uk

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Yasmin Benoit is a model and activist. As a model, she has walked the runway in the London Queer Fashion Show, and was the first openly asexual woman to appear on the cover of any UK magazine when she fronted Attitude in 2019. Yasmin is also a regular host of Reading Pride, in her hometown, and is on the board of AVEN. 

Her word of the day is Conflict. 

CW: This episode contains discussion of X. 

CONNECT WITH YASMIN: 

I: @theyasminbenoit

T: @theyasminbenoit

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

Resources:

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Scottee is an award-winning performance artist and writer. He created Scottee & Friends Ltd, which operates as a collective of artists, producers and makers of theatre, activism, and community projects. In 2010 he won Time Out’s ‘Performer of the Year’ award, and has continued to perform his work across the world since.

His word of the day is Shame. 

CW: This episode contains content that some listeners may find difficult. 

CONNECT WITH SCOTTEE: 

I: @ScotteeIsFat 

T: @ScotteeIsFat 

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

Resources:

CALM

CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.

Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

Mind

Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.

Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Samaritans

Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

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Naeem Davis | PRESENCE

Naeem Davis is a cultural curator and DJ. They are the co-founder of BBZ, an art and DJ collective which puts on club night and exhibitions for queer people of colour. Naeem also co-curated Lesbiennale as part of London’s Boiler Room Festival. 

Their word of the day is Presence. 

CONNECT WITH NAEEM: 

I: @naeemdxvis

T: @bbz_london

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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