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If elected I’ll be committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for POC students in the LGBTQ+ Network. As a queer POC I know not all spaces feel welcoming and want to ensure everyone can find a safe community within the network. I want to work alongside the Social Secretary to plan events specifically for POC, especially during Freshers, creating the opportunity to form a safe space and develop a sense of community.
I want to represent the views of POC LGBTQ+ students and help form a safer, more supportive environment for us through campaigning and advocacy.
I’ll bring passion and enthusiasm. I’m proud to be a queer POC and will support others.
I’ve worked with The Diana Award to create anti-racist bullying training for schools, and have developed my understanding of the varying experiences of young POC. I understand the importance of not placing all experiences under one umbrella and instead platforming all voices and experiences. I have experience advocating at a policy making level and will use this in my role.
Most importantly I care and am willing to learn and develop to best represent POC within the network and the wider university.
POC visibility within LGBTQ+ spaces matters and I want to ensure intersectionality is at the heart of the network to ensure it represents everyone fairly. Both LGBTQ+ and POC issues are important and I will make sure our views are heard and represented.
I also love the LGBTQ+ network socials and will always be happy to chat there. I’ve found a lovely community within the network and want everyone to have the same opportunity!
Together lets create a safe and supportive space for all us lovely POC LGBTQ+ folk UCL!