RYAN MATHER

What LGBTQ+ History Month Means To Me

LGBTQ+ History Month means a lot to me because, being openly gay myself, it is a community I am from and to look back on history and celebrate the amazing things people have done to help push for change is really inspiring.

We have come so far looking back on history but so much more needs to be done. It also raises so much visibility and awareness about what it’s like to be LGBTQ+ and the key issues we face.

To continue to keep pushing for change, we have to educate others and raise awareness about this topic. I'm a very proud gay man who will continue to campaign and push for change in today's society.

I am the Founder of Proud Terriers, the LGBTQ+ supporters’ group for Huddersfield Town AFC. However, over the last twelve months, Proud Terriers has become more of a campaign for change rather than a group.

I want to keep making a difference and push for change, and this was the best thing to do to move forward.