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LGBT History Month event with Professor Catherine Lee MBE
Outreach Youth at The Hold – Suffolk Archives Ipswich, Ipswich
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Celebrate LGBT History Month with us on Thursday, 13th February 2025, as Professor Catherine Lee MBE, Pro Vice Chancellor at Anglia Ruskin University, shares her powerful journey.
Drawing on her book ‘Pretended, Catherine will reflect on her experiences as a lesbian teacher under the homophobic Section 28 law (1988-2003).
She’ll discuss the challenges faced by teachers during this time, her links to the BAFTA-nominated film ‘Blue Jean’, and how adversity led to unexpected opportunities.
Catherine is Professor of Inclusive Education and Leadership at Anglia Ruskin University. She was awarded an MBE in 2023 for Services to Equality in Education. Catherine is a regular contributor to national and local radio and TV on LGBTQ+ issues.
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