Luca Straker (they/them)
@lstraker.bsky.social
Campaigns Manager at Brake, the road safety charity 🚦; CEO at Proud Changemakers 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️. Will also chat about films 🍿 and women’s football ⚽️
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It’s important to me that I’m my complete self with you. So from now on, I am a non binary person and my pronouns are they/them. Also I’ve never felt like the name Lucy reflected who I feel inside so I’m starting the process of changing my name to Luca. I’d love it if you used that name for me.
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As we start moving into #pridemonth, now more than ever it's important for us to stand together. We at Proud Changemakers encourage everyone to get involved in any way you can, celebrate and have a great time! 🌈🎉
Here are the #pride events going on across the UK and Ireland this weekend.
Here are the #pride events going on across the UK and Ireland this weekend.
May 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
As we start moving into #pridemonth, now more than ever it's important for us to stand together. We at Proud Changemakers encourage everyone to get involved in any way you can, celebrate and have a great time! 🌈🎉
Here are the #pride events going on across the UK and Ireland this weekend.
Here are the #pride events going on across the UK and Ireland this weekend.
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Harvey Milk Day, celebrated annually on May 22nd, commemorates the birth of Harvey Milk, a prominent gay rights activist and the first openly gay person elected to public office in California. It serves as a time to remember and honour his life and legacy.
#harveymilkday #harveymilk
#harveymilkday #harveymilk
May 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Harvey Milk Day, celebrated annually on May 22nd, commemorates the birth of Harvey Milk, a prominent gay rights activist and the first openly gay person elected to public office in California. It serves as a time to remember and honour his life and legacy.
#harveymilkday #harveymilk
#harveymilkday #harveymilk
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#idahobit stands for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. It is an annual day of awareness and action held on May 17th to combat discrimination and violence against LGBTQIA+ individuals.
May 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
#idahobit stands for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. It is an annual day of awareness and action held on May 17th to combat discrimination and violence against LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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Today marks Agender Pride Day, a day to celebrate and recognise those who may not connect with a gender identity label.
The flag explained:
Black and White: Represent the absence of gender.
Grey: Represents being semi-genderless.
Green: Represents non-binary genders.
#agender #agenderpride
The flag explained:
Black and White: Represent the absence of gender.
Grey: Represents being semi-genderless.
Green: Represents non-binary genders.
#agender #agenderpride
May 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Today marks Agender Pride Day, a day to celebrate and recognise those who may not connect with a gender identity label.
The flag explained:
Black and White: Represent the absence of gender.
Grey: Represents being semi-genderless.
Green: Represents non-binary genders.
#agender #agenderpride
The flag explained:
Black and White: Represent the absence of gender.
Grey: Represents being semi-genderless.
Green: Represents non-binary genders.
#agender #agenderpride
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It’s #TransHistoryWeek! 🏳️🌈
Each day, we’re sharing the story of a trailblazing trans figure from history.
First up: Laurence Michael Dillon – born in 1915, he was a doctor, author, Buddhist monk, and the first known trans man to undergo a phalloplasty.
A true pioneer. More to come all week. ✨
Each day, we’re sharing the story of a trailblazing trans figure from history.
First up: Laurence Michael Dillon – born in 1915, he was a doctor, author, Buddhist monk, and the first known trans man to undergo a phalloplasty.
A true pioneer. More to come all week. ✨
May 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It’s #TransHistoryWeek! 🏳️🌈
Each day, we’re sharing the story of a trailblazing trans figure from history.
First up: Laurence Michael Dillon – born in 1915, he was a doctor, author, Buddhist monk, and the first known trans man to undergo a phalloplasty.
A true pioneer. More to come all week. ✨
Each day, we’re sharing the story of a trailblazing trans figure from history.
First up: Laurence Michael Dillon – born in 1915, he was a doctor, author, Buddhist monk, and the first known trans man to undergo a phalloplasty.
A true pioneer. More to come all week. ✨
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Presenting @rainbowowls.bsky.social's Player of the Season award to Josh Windass was a proud moment! 🏆
It was a pleasure to be joined by LGBTQ+ #swfc fan like @proudchangemakers.bsky.social's @lstraker.bsky.social 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Thanks to @swfc.co.uk for their help and consistent commitment to inclusivity! 💙🦉
It was a pleasure to be joined by LGBTQ+ #swfc fan like @proudchangemakers.bsky.social's @lstraker.bsky.social 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Thanks to @swfc.co.uk for their help and consistent commitment to inclusivity! 💙🦉
April 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Presenting @rainbowowls.bsky.social's Player of the Season award to Josh Windass was a proud moment! 🏆
It was a pleasure to be joined by LGBTQ+ #swfc fan like @proudchangemakers.bsky.social's @lstraker.bsky.social 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Thanks to @swfc.co.uk for their help and consistent commitment to inclusivity! 💙🦉
It was a pleasure to be joined by LGBTQ+ #swfc fan like @proudchangemakers.bsky.social's @lstraker.bsky.social 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Thanks to @swfc.co.uk for their help and consistent commitment to inclusivity! 💙🦉
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We have signed this joint statement with @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social and our love is with the trans, intersex and non binary communities.
No one should suffer to be who they are. We all should have the right to be and express our true selves without fear.
We stand in solidarity with you all.
No one should suffer to be who they are. We all should have the right to be and express our true selves without fear.
We stand in solidarity with you all.
Consortium and LGBT+ sector leaders have released a joint statement following today’s Supreme Court ruling
You can read the statement and add your organisation as a signatory at: www.consortium.lgbt/lgbt-sector-leaders-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling
You can read the statement and add your organisation as a signatory at: www.consortium.lgbt/lgbt-sector-leaders-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling
April 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We have signed this joint statement with @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social and our love is with the trans, intersex and non binary communities.
No one should suffer to be who they are. We all should have the right to be and express our true selves without fear.
We stand in solidarity with you all.
No one should suffer to be who they are. We all should have the right to be and express our true selves without fear.
We stand in solidarity with you all.
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New podcast episode! 🎙️
We sat down with LGBTQIA+ activist Khakan Qureshi to talk about intersectionality, representation and the challenges faced by South Asian queer communities.
This is an essential listen for everyone. Tune in now! 🎧
www.proudchangemakers.org/voice
We sat down with LGBTQIA+ activist Khakan Qureshi to talk about intersectionality, representation and the challenges faced by South Asian queer communities.
This is an essential listen for everyone. Tune in now! 🎧
www.proudchangemakers.org/voice
March 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
New podcast episode! 🎙️
We sat down with LGBTQIA+ activist Khakan Qureshi to talk about intersectionality, representation and the challenges faced by South Asian queer communities.
This is an essential listen for everyone. Tune in now! 🎧
www.proudchangemakers.org/voice
We sat down with LGBTQIA+ activist Khakan Qureshi to talk about intersectionality, representation and the challenges faced by South Asian queer communities.
This is an essential listen for everyone. Tune in now! 🎧
www.proudchangemakers.org/voice
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Hey social media folks! Looking for a remote volunteering gig where you can use your skills for a great cause? 🌍
We're looking for a Social Media Volunteer! Craft engaging posts, grow an online community and make a real difference!
Check it out and apply: reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/social-m...
We're looking for a Social Media Volunteer! Craft engaging posts, grow an online community and make a real difference!
Check it out and apply: reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/social-m...
February 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Hey social media folks! Looking for a remote volunteering gig where you can use your skills for a great cause? 🌍
We're looking for a Social Media Volunteer! Craft engaging posts, grow an online community and make a real difference!
Check it out and apply: reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/social-m...
We're looking for a Social Media Volunteer! Craft engaging posts, grow an online community and make a real difference!
Check it out and apply: reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/social-m...
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🚀 We’re looking for a Treasurer to bring their finance skills to our Board of Trustees!
📌 Fully remote, flexible hours
📌 Help shape our financial future
📌 Make a real impact!
Apply now: reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trustee-...
#Volunteer #Finance #Trustee #CharityWork #RemoteOpportunity
📌 Fully remote, flexible hours
📌 Help shape our financial future
📌 Make a real impact!
Apply now: reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trustee-...
#Volunteer #Finance #Trustee #CharityWork #RemoteOpportunity
February 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🚀 We’re looking for a Treasurer to bring their finance skills to our Board of Trustees!
📌 Fully remote, flexible hours
📌 Help shape our financial future
📌 Make a real impact!
Apply now: reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trustee-...
#Volunteer #Finance #Trustee #CharityWork #RemoteOpportunity
📌 Fully remote, flexible hours
📌 Help shape our financial future
📌 Make a real impact!
Apply now: reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trustee-...
#Volunteer #Finance #Trustee #CharityWork #RemoteOpportunity
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I love this quote that I was reminded of today by @lstraker.bsky.social in today's @proudchangemakers.bsky.social board meeting 💜
February 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I love this quote that I was reminded of today by @lstraker.bsky.social in today's @proudchangemakers.bsky.social board meeting 💜
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Attending SAYiT's 25th anniversary gala on Saturday evening was a joy. 💙
They do amazing work for young LGBTQ+ people in Sheffield & I love supporting them on behalf of @rainbowowls.bsky.social
Catching up with the lovely @lstraker.bsky.social from @proudchangemakers.bsky.social was also a bonus!
They do amazing work for young LGBTQ+ people in Sheffield & I love supporting them on behalf of @rainbowowls.bsky.social
Catching up with the lovely @lstraker.bsky.social from @proudchangemakers.bsky.social was also a bonus!
February 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Attending SAYiT's 25th anniversary gala on Saturday evening was a joy. 💙
They do amazing work for young LGBTQ+ people in Sheffield & I love supporting them on behalf of @rainbowowls.bsky.social
Catching up with the lovely @lstraker.bsky.social from @proudchangemakers.bsky.social was also a bonus!
They do amazing work for young LGBTQ+ people in Sheffield & I love supporting them on behalf of @rainbowowls.bsky.social
Catching up with the lovely @lstraker.bsky.social from @proudchangemakers.bsky.social was also a bonus!
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🚀 What does the future hold for Proud Changemakers?
In our latest episode we discuss:
❓ What obstacles do LGBTQIA+ organisations face today?
❓ How do we sustain and grow our impact?
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/show/4jrA1HZ...
Want to support our mission? Go to www.proudchangemakers.org
In our latest episode we discuss:
❓ What obstacles do LGBTQIA+ organisations face today?
❓ How do we sustain and grow our impact?
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/show/4jrA1HZ...
Want to support our mission? Go to www.proudchangemakers.org
January 31, 2025 at 7:03 AM
🚀 What does the future hold for Proud Changemakers?
In our latest episode we discuss:
❓ What obstacles do LGBTQIA+ organisations face today?
❓ How do we sustain and grow our impact?
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/show/4jrA1HZ...
Want to support our mission? Go to www.proudchangemakers.org
In our latest episode we discuss:
❓ What obstacles do LGBTQIA+ organisations face today?
❓ How do we sustain and grow our impact?
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/show/4jrA1HZ...
Want to support our mission? Go to www.proudchangemakers.org
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🌐 Big news: Our new website is LIVE! Check it out here: www.proudchangemakers.org 🌈
This comes alongside welcoming 4 amazing new trustees - @heatherpaterson.co.uk, Amy Walton, Carrie Lyell and Leah Milner-Campbell.
Together, we're building a brighter future for LGBTQIA+ representation!
This comes alongside welcoming 4 amazing new trustees - @heatherpaterson.co.uk, Amy Walton, Carrie Lyell and Leah Milner-Campbell.
Together, we're building a brighter future for LGBTQIA+ representation!
oprah winfrey is holding a microphone and saying you get a website and you get a website
Alt: oprah winfrey is holding a microphone and saying you get a website and you get a website
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January 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🌐 Big news: Our new website is LIVE! Check it out here: www.proudchangemakers.org 🌈
This comes alongside welcoming 4 amazing new trustees - @heatherpaterson.co.uk, Amy Walton, Carrie Lyell and Leah Milner-Campbell.
Together, we're building a brighter future for LGBTQIA+ representation!
This comes alongside welcoming 4 amazing new trustees - @heatherpaterson.co.uk, Amy Walton, Carrie Lyell and Leah Milner-Campbell.
Together, we're building a brighter future for LGBTQIA+ representation!
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🎉 As we move towards charity status, we’re excited to introduce you to the incredible humans guiding our journey.
In this episode Suneet Sharma chats with them to find out why they wanted to join the team!
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/show/4jrA1HZ...
#LGBTQPodcast #MeetTheTrustees #QueerStories
In this episode Suneet Sharma chats with them to find out why they wanted to join the team!
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/show/4jrA1HZ...
#LGBTQPodcast #MeetTheTrustees #QueerStories
January 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🎉 As we move towards charity status, we’re excited to introduce you to the incredible humans guiding our journey.
In this episode Suneet Sharma chats with them to find out why they wanted to join the team!
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/show/4jrA1HZ...
#LGBTQPodcast #MeetTheTrustees #QueerStories
In this episode Suneet Sharma chats with them to find out why they wanted to join the team!
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/show/4jrA1HZ...
#LGBTQPodcast #MeetTheTrustees #QueerStories
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📢 Important read alert! 🌈 Suneet Sharma, our Deputy CEO breaks down how Meta's recent changes to its hateful conduct policies put marginalised groups at serious risk. This may even breach the UK Online Safety Act 2023.
Read at: theprivacyperspective.com/2025/01/13/m...
#OnlineSafety #Meta #LGBTQIA
Read at: theprivacyperspective.com/2025/01/13/m...
#OnlineSafety #Meta #LGBTQIA
January 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
📢 Important read alert! 🌈 Suneet Sharma, our Deputy CEO breaks down how Meta's recent changes to its hateful conduct policies put marginalised groups at serious risk. This may even breach the UK Online Safety Act 2023.
Read at: theprivacyperspective.com/2025/01/13/m...
#OnlineSafety #Meta #LGBTQIA
Read at: theprivacyperspective.com/2025/01/13/m...
#OnlineSafety #Meta #LGBTQIA
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If your charity is wondering 'what next?' after Meta's later announcement then take a look at my latest @thirdsector.co.uk piece . Huge thanks to @charitycomms.bsky.social @serenas.bsky.social Stonewall and @proudchangemakers.bsky.social for sharing their wisdom. 🙏
There will be much more disinformation and toxic content on Meta’s platforms. Managing this will cost charities time and money, especially small organisations that are already thinly stretched - @zoeamar.bsky.social
Zoe Amar: What does Meta’s fact-checking announcement mean for your charity?
The move signals that the political climate charities are working in is becoming more politicised and antagonistic
www.thirdsector.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
If your charity is wondering 'what next?' after Meta's later announcement then take a look at my latest @thirdsector.co.uk piece . Huge thanks to @charitycomms.bsky.social @serenas.bsky.social Stonewall and @proudchangemakers.bsky.social for sharing their wisdom. 🙏
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Want a chance to amplify some queer voices? 🎉
🌈 Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Excellence! The #PridePowerList25 honours those fighting for equality, inclusion and a brighter future for our community.
Nominate someone who inspires YOU! 🏳️🌈
Nominations are open now. ✨ www.pridepowerlist.com
🌈 Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Excellence! The #PridePowerList25 honours those fighting for equality, inclusion and a brighter future for our community.
Nominate someone who inspires YOU! 🏳️🌈
Nominations are open now. ✨ www.pridepowerlist.com
Celebrating the LGBT Community | Pride Power List
The Pride Power List is the definitive guide to those in the LGBTQI community – and our allies – who are dedicated to working towards true LGBTQI equality and inclusion.
www.pridepowerlist.com
January 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Want a chance to amplify some queer voices? 🎉
🌈 Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Excellence! The #PridePowerList25 honours those fighting for equality, inclusion and a brighter future for our community.
Nominate someone who inspires YOU! 🏳️🌈
Nominations are open now. ✨ www.pridepowerlist.com
🌈 Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Excellence! The #PridePowerList25 honours those fighting for equality, inclusion and a brighter future for our community.
Nominate someone who inspires YOU! 🏳️🌈
Nominations are open now. ✨ www.pridepowerlist.com
The kindest words from the sweetest human.
Our new podcast will be with you next week. But for now you can catch up with what we did in 2024.
Like this clip from our review of 2024 where Graysen talks about our CEO @lstraker.bsky.social and how they've influenced the team.
Listen on Spotify here - spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/G4IhR2JC7Pb
Like this clip from our review of 2024 where Graysen talks about our CEO @lstraker.bsky.social and how they've influenced the team.
Listen on Spotify here - spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/G4IhR2JC7Pb
January 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The kindest words from the sweetest human.
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And if you are a charity receiving LGBTQIA+ hate online then please listen to our podcast with Mermaids, Transactual and Zoe Amar about how to respond to this kind of abuse. open.spotify.com/episode/2i5w...
How charities are responding to transphobic hate
Proud Changemakers · Episode
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January 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
And if you are a charity receiving LGBTQIA+ hate online then please listen to our podcast with Mermaids, Transactual and Zoe Amar about how to respond to this kind of abuse. open.spotify.com/episode/2i5w...
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There are a number of places LGBTQIA+ people can contact if they receive hate including Galop's hate crime phoneline (galop.org.uk/get-help/hel...) and Stonewall's online reporting app Zoteria (www.stonewall.org.uk/resources/zo...).
January 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
There are a number of places LGBTQIA+ people can contact if they receive hate including Galop's hate crime phoneline (galop.org.uk/get-help/hel...) and Stonewall's online reporting app Zoteria (www.stonewall.org.uk/resources/zo...).
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No one should feel alone or scared being who they are. No one should be allowed to spread hate and endanger people’s lives. That is not what free speech is about. That’s discrimination and hatred.
January 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
No one should feel alone or scared being who they are. No one should be allowed to spread hate and endanger people’s lives. That is not what free speech is about. That’s discrimination and hatred.
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It is why we must create places like Proud Changemakers and other LGBTQIA+ safe spaces so that we can shine a big, sparkly queer spotlight on our communities and celebrate the beautiful diversity and huge contribution we make to society.
January 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
It is why we must create places like Proud Changemakers and other LGBTQIA+ safe spaces so that we can shine a big, sparkly queer spotlight on our communities and celebrate the beautiful diversity and huge contribution we make to society.