Anthems

Amazin LêThi is a global LGBTQ advocate, keynote speaker, athlete and cultural change leader. She is the only Asian LGBTQ Athlete in the world to simultaneously hold multiple LGBTQ sports ambassador roles across the world. She is the global ambassador to organisations; Stonewall UK, Athlete Ally, Copenhagen2021, Federation Gay Games, Pride House 2022 Commonwealth Games and Vietnam Relief Services. She has been honoured by many titles including GLAAD, Human Rights Campaign, 2020 Global Changemaker and in 2021 the Attitude 100 LGBT Trailblazers List, Visible 100 List for Lesbian Visibility Week, Highly Commended for Diva Awards ‘Unsung Hero Award’ and Icon2021 in New Zealand.

Her word of the day is CHAMPION.

CONNECT WITH AMAZIN:

I: @amazinlethi

T: @amazinlethi

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Michael Arceneaux is a Houston-bred, Howard University-educated writer. He is the New York Times bestselling author of I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I’ve Put My Faith in Beyoncé and I Don’t Want To Die Poor.

His word of the day is REFLECTION.

CONNECT WITH MICHAEL:

I: @youngsinick

T: @youngsinick

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Livia Kojo Alour (previously known as MisSa) is a variety star, internationally recognised sword swallower, singer, poet and exhibited artist. Voted ‘Most Influential Burlesque Performer in Europe’ in 2018, Livia currently focuses on spoken word and singing framed into experimental theatre. She has developed an active voice globally supporting black performance art and creating community within the international black queer arts scene.

Her word of the day is OVERCOMING.

CONNECT WITH LIVIA:

I: @missaswordswallower

CW: This episode contains discussion of death, grief and violence.

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West.

Resources:

Cruse Bereavement Care

The leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Website: www.cruse.org.uk

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge

Free and confidential helpline.

Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours a day)

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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Xandice (aka DJ Xzan) is a non-binary DJ from London and Co-founder of Gal Pals, an LGBTQ+ club night centering queer women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people.

They have supported the likes of Big Freedia, JD Samson, Anna Calvi, MNEK and Mabel, as well as playing at Glastonbury on the Sisterhood stage (the only women and non-binary stage at the festival), Primavera Sound, Brighton Pride, and touring with Mykki Blanco in the UK and Europe.

Their word of the day is SINCERE.

CONNECT WITH XANDICE:

I: @xz__dice

T: @xz__dice

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Judy Shepard is the founding president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation Board of Directors, and served as its first executive director as well, from 1999 to 2009. In October 1998, Judy and Dennis Shepard lost their 21-year-old son, Matthew, to a murder motivated by anti-gay hate. Judy and Dennis decided to turn their grief into action, establishing the Matthew Shepard Foundation to carry on Matthew’s legacy. In her continuing role as board president, she travels across the nation speaking to audiences about making this world a more accepting place for everyone, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation. Judy has also written a memoir, ‘The Meaning of Matthew’. Originally trained as a teacher, she holds a degree in Secondary Education from the University of Wyoming where she later pursued some post-graduate studies.

Her word of the day is ALLY.

CONNECT WITH JUDY:

I: @mattshepardfdn

T: @WyoJudyShepard

CW: This episode contains discussion of hate crime and homophobia.

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West.

Resources:

Matthew Shepard Foundation

Amplifying the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people.

Website: https://www.matthewshepard.org

Galop

Hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence support service for LGBT+ people

Helpline: 0800 999 5428 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm / Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-8pm)

Website: http://www.galop.org.uk

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)

Cruse Bereavement Care

The leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Website: www.cruse.org.uk

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Aedo is an activist, a youth ambassador for The Outside Project, and one of the founders of pop-up cafe space Cafe Queero.

Their word of the day is COURAGE.

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West.

Resources:

akt (Albert Kennedy Trust)

akt supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.

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

Get help: https://www.akt.org.uk/get-help

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Reece Lyons is a writer, performer, spoken word artist and Roundhouse Resident Artist where her work has previously gone viral and has been watched by over 4 million people online. She has appeared in Overflow at The Bush Theatre, Life & Rhymes on Sky Arts and HANNA on Amazon Prime. Reece was a 2019 BBC Edinburgh Fringe Poetry Slam finalist.

Her word of the day is VISIBILITY.

CONNECT WITH REECE:

I: @reecelyons_

T: @reecelyons_

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Tanaka Mhishi is a poet, playwright and performer who makes issue based work, covering topics such as sexual violence, masculinity, biphobia and race. His work has been featured in content for BBC 3, Shambala Festival, The Brighton Fringe Festival, Hammer and Tongue Brighton. He is poet in residence for the Consent Collective.

His word of the day is BELONGING.

CONNECT WITH TANAKA:

I: @tanakamhishi

T: @TKtheTwit

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West.

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

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Hi Anthems listeners, here's a podcast we think you'll love; it's called Zombiemum. When writer and illustrator Laura Dockrill first became a mum, the experience was life changing - but not in the way she was expecting. She woke up on her first Mother’s Day in a psychiatric ward, without a clue where she was, separated from her newborn, with a diagnosis of postpartum psychosis. Since her experience, she’s been on a mission to uncover the psychological effects of bringing a small person into this world and smash the stigmas associated with them. Each week Laura will be talking to guests from a range of different backgrounds and disciplines all with their own unique experience for some heart-breaking, heart warming, gut wrenching, generous, reassuring real talk. #Zombiemum

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