{"id":47920,"date":"2023-02-24T15:09:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T15:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shefnews.co.uk\/?p=47920"},"modified":"2023-11-14T11:37:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T11:37:50","slug":"sheffield-students-union-host-pride-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/index.php\/2023\/02\/24\/sheffield-students-union-host-pride-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield Students Union hosts Pride March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SU Pride March 2023\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x84OWxf1-qw?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A mini pride was held at the University of Sheffield\u2019s Students Union today (24th February) to celebrate LGBT+ History Month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students of all backgrounds set off on a March from the Students Union concourse and through Weston Park, while being led by a samba band. People were seen sporting the LGBT+ rainbow colours while handing out pride flags to onlookers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamie Shipp, LGBT+ Officer at the Sheffield Students Union and organiser of the event, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u201cIt\u2019s so easy to feel disheartened by the media and the government about trans rights, especially at the moment. I think it\u2019s so important to find that space you feel safe and welcome in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shefnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/IMG_0921-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47958\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI hope that today people of all LGBT+ identities will come together and demonstrate that our community is proud and strong when we stand with each other against adversity,\u201d he added.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheffield SU has been holding a series of events, such as film screenings and talks throughout February to commemorate the month dedicated to observing the history of struggles faced by the minority group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamie also said he hopes that LGBT+ students feel like they can turn to the SU if they feel lost in other areas of their lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, local vendors, performers and support groups, such as Sexual Health Sheffield, were at the event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El, 26, a bookseller at the event, said: \u201cI\u2019m really happy that the Students Union is holding this event and celebrating queerness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shefnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/IMG_0874-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47938\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other parts of the Students Union were also at the event to advertise their support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iwan James, 21, Wellbeing and Sports Officer at the Students Union, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u201cWe\u2019re trying to raise awareness about pride in sport. 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