Homophobia appears in many guises.

David Watters writes about his experience of homophobia at work and in his personal life. To celebrate IDAHO 2012 Polari Magazine is publishing a series of stories from its writers about homophobic, transphobic and biphobic incidents.

“We all have our stories of bullying and, in sharing these, I hope that one message resounds – YOU have as much right to live and love as anyone else.”

700 miles for Diversity Role Models

The organisation Diversity Role Models tackles homophobic bullying in schools. Andrew Makin is cycling 700 miles to raise money to support this essential charity.

“Not only does Diversity Role Models help the young, it is changing the standing of all LGBT people for the better. By educating schoolchildren, and challenging the remnants of homophobia in popular culture, it breaks down barriers by showing LGBT individuals as real people.”

LGBT History Month Heroes, 3 of 4

In this 4 part feature the 29 heroes – some individuals, some organisations, and some who are their own separate category – are brought together.

John Amaechi

John Amaechi is selected for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“It is painfully illustrative of just how homophobic the world of sport is that most athletes like Amaechi come out after their retirement from their sport. “