#safe spaces

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Advocate.com
1 month ago
Education

'Written in the Stars:' University of Michigan hosts 'Pride Prom' for LGBTQ+ students

Many LGBTQ+ students face challenges at traditional high school proms, leading them to feel unwelcome or unsafe.
Events like Pride Prom provide a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ students to celebrate their identities authentically. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

What's the big deal?': London Black Out night welcomed despite No 10 concerns

Stephen attends many theatre shows annually but notices lack of diversity. Seven Dials Playhouse offers Black Out nights for Black community, encouraging diversity and inclusion.
Recent Black Out performances provoke controversy, highlighting tensions around safe spaces, audience diversity, and government responses to inclusive practices in the arts. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Slave play writer says black-only nights allow black people to feel safe at theatre'

Creating safe spaces for black audiences in the theater
Increasing diversity and inclusivity in the theater industry [ more ]
Independent
5 months ago
Women

'I was beaten so badly, until he could beat me no more... He tried to drown me' - Inside a women's refuge

Safe spaces like Sonas provide a lifeline for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
These spaces offer a chance for women to find peace, make decisions, and consider their options. [ more ]
Independent
5 months ago
Women

Inside a women's refuge: 'I was beaten so badly, until he could beat me no more. I ran upstairs into the bathroom. He put the two bath taps on full blast and tried to drown me'

Safe spaces like those provided by Sonas are crucial for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
Sonas provides support and resources to help women plan their next steps and consider their options. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Coffee

A community-led renaissance is brewing at Black-owned coffee shops

Black-owned coffee shops are on the rise in Los Angeles, with over 20 now in existence.
These coffee shops serve as safe spaces for the Black community to express themselves and empower themselves through ownership. [ more ]
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