Haringey Vanguard is a Black LGBTQ+ History project focused on the history and contributions of Haringey-based community activists in the 1970s – 1990s, work whose influence was felt well beyond the borough.
17th February 2024
In what would have been Audre Lorde’s 90th birthday, over 100 black women, lesbians, zamis and allies, gathered to honour our cherished poet and activist. We shared our passion for her work, the words that touched us, and explored how we can bring new learning to our lives.
Sadiq Khan said he wanted public spaces in London to “fully reflect the many different communities that make up our great city. These plaques are a symbol of the enormous contribution that our LGBTQI+ communities make to all our lives and I hope to see many more installed in the future as we build a fairer, more equal city for everyone,” he added.
The subject of immigration is never out of the news these days. Featuring LGBTQ+ Asylum seekers and Migrants from Uganda, Hungary, and Spain, we learn about their lives at home and how through often difficult circumstances they come to the UK, where they are building new lives.
The pair discussed the importance of involving a diverse range of people in their work and how crucial it is to document ordinary people’s lives. They also reflected on the progress made by the LGBT+ community over the past 50 years, as well as the challenges they still face.
