Lesbian Strength 2019

Lesbian Strength Leeds 2019

Our first Lesbian Strength March took place on Saturday 7th September 2019 in Leeds.

Approximately 150 lesbians took part in the march through Leeds city centre to celebrate sisterhood and lesbian community, travelling from all over the country to attend. 

There were lots of beautiful banners, plenty of noise and lesbian solidarity! The march was led by our Scottish sisters carrying banners celebrating Magdalen Berns. Magdalen’s video’s continue to inspire many lesbians to resist lesbian erasure and so the march was dedicated to her.   

The march ended at Millennium Square where we held a women-only rally, with speeches, music and singing. The videos of all the speeches and music are available on our YouTube channel. 

Afterwards there was a women only party, which buzzed with energy and reminded us all why we need to reclaim the women and lesbian only spaces that have been lost.   

We are incredibly grateful to everyone that contributed to our Crowdfunder and made Lesbian Strength possible. 

Videos:

Lesbian Strength 2019 - Lauren Hamstead

Lesbian Strength 2019 Lauren Hamstead

Lauren speaks about her experiences as a young lesbian.

Lesbian Strength 2019 - Charlie Evans

Lesbian Strength 2019 – Charlie Evans

Charlie speaks about her personal journey through detransitioning

Lesbian Strength 2019 - Lindo Bellos

Lesbian Strength 2019 – Linda Bellos

Linda Bellos speaks to Lesbian Strength 2019

Lesbian Strength 2019 - Paula Boulton

Lesbian Strength 2019 – Paula Boulton

Musician and playwright, Paula Boulton. introduces the rally

Lesbian Strength 2019 - Nicole Jones

Lesbian Strength 2019 – Nicole Jones

Our march was dedicated to Magdalen Berns, Nicole spoke about Magdalen and how we continue her work.

Lesbian Strength 2019 - Sandra McNeil

Lesbian Strength 2019 – Sandra McNeil

Speaking about discrimination and injustice lesbians suffered in the 70s and 80s

Lesbian Strength 2019 - Shonagh

Lesbian Strength 2019 – Shonagh

‘Social Anxiety Blues’ ‘Gender-bending Underpants’ (with apologies/ blame to Half Man Half Biscuit) ‘Goddess Industrial Complex’

Lesbian Strength 2019 - Dr Louise Moody

Lesbian Strength 2019 – Dr Louise Moody

Speaking about the right to free speech in universities and the right of lesbians to define themselves without facing disciplinary action.

Photos:

Lesbian Strength Leeds 2019
Lesbian Strength 2019 - Older Lesbians
Lesbian Strength 2019 - Lesbian Not Queer
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