Poetry as a Catalyst for Social & Political Change
Published: 18 April 2023
The UK's LGBT+ Poet Laureate Trudy Howson, shares her poetry and personal experience to illuminate the major social and political activism.
The UK's LGBT+ Poet Laureate Trudy Howson, shares her poetry and personal experience to illuminate the major social and political activism that impacted on the LGBTQ community from the 70's to now.
This will be followed by a Q&A.
Trudy Howson is the UK’s inaugural L.G.B.T. Poet Laureate. In response to this appointment, she writes and performs poetry that:
- Illuminates and explores our community’s diverse landscape.
- Celebrates internationally recognized L.G.B.T. days.
- Responds to events that impact on our community.
- Champions our rights and needs.
- Encourages acceptance and understanding of who we are.
All are welcome to attend
Thursday, 11 May 2023
13:00 - 14:00 BST
St Andrews Building, University of Glasgow,
School of Education; 11 Eldon Street; Room 432; Glasgow, G3 6NH
First published: 18 April 2023
Thursday, 11 May 2023
13:00 - 14:00 BST
St Andrews Building, University of Glasgow
School of Education; 11 Eldon Street; Room 432; Glasgow, G3 6NH