The fight for LGBTQ+ equality has come a long way - but the next chapter will demand more unity, visibility, and allyship than ever before.
In this episode of Fear Less, Do More, Peter Darrant, long-time LGBTQ+ activist and broadcaster, reveals how the community’s past battles - from Section 28 to modern media representation - are shaping the future of equality in the UK.
Key Topics Covered:
What it was really like growing up and coming out under Section 28
How LGBTQ+ rights have evolved — and the new challenges ahead
Why allies are essential to progress (and how to keep them engaged)
The changing face of LGBTQ+ representation in media
Why community spaces matter and how they protect identity & wellbeing
The power of self-reflection and personal growth in activism
Overcoming fear of failure to build better movements
How history shapes today’s LGBTQ+ culture and politics
Strengthening unity to push back against division and discrimination
What the LGBTQ+ community must prepare for in the coming decade
Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or someone passionate about representation and equality - this is a powerful and important conversation about the future of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK.
