London Pride Signs

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Major tube stations and bus stops in London have been given rainbow colours to raise awareness about people who are LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender). The campaign supports London Pride on 8th July, This year Pride is marking 50 years since a law was passed to say being gay was no longer a crime in the UK.

The Lord Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says, "Here in London you are free to love whoever you want to love and be whoever you want to be." 

The Pride organisers say they are promoting a message of "hope, acceptance, activism and love."

The first official pride march was in 1972 when 2000 people attended. Last year Pride saw 40,000 people attend the march with 1 million people coming to London to watch and support.

What do you see in the picture?
Where is the photo taken?
What do you notice about the sign?

- What is the Pride event about?
- Why do many cities and towns hold Pride events?
- Why do you think London has decided to paint tube signs in rainbow colours?
- What message do the signs give to visitors?
- How do you think a person who is LGBT feels when they see the rainbow coloured tube sign?
- The sign says, "Love is love" what does this mean?
- Why does the Lord Mayor say in London you can love who you want?
- What can we learn from London and this story?
- Why is this about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders in our school: teaching the Equality Act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat

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