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July
2008:
Anti-homophobia film showing on Sky TV
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A film to combat homophobia made by Liverpool's
group for young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual
or questioning their sexuality (LGBQ) is showing
on SKY TV this month.
'Are
We There Yet? - from Homophobia to Equality' was
made by young people from gyro
(gay youth 'r' out)
in November 2007 and launched during LGBT History
Month in February this year.
The
18 minute film is aimed at 13 to 19 year olds
- it uses drama, animation, original music and
research to present issues such as coming out,
bullying at school, harassment at work, love and
relationships.
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Its
aim is to convey the message that young LGBQ people are
equally deserving of support for the issues they face
in the important years of adolescence from 13 to 19.
It
will be broadcast daily between 12.30 and 1.30pm on Liverpool
Culture Company's Open Culture Channel (SKY channel 167)
in the week commencing 21st July 2008 (Monday through
to Sunday).
Or
you can tune in to Open Culture Channel online at www.information.tv
'Are
We There Yet? - From Homophobia to Equality' is available
on DVD with a resource pack aimed at 13 to 19 year olds.
The
pack includes 10 activity sheets for use in school or
youth work plus a glossary of useful vocabulary, a timeline
of LGBT history and a list of useful websites.
The
pack is for sale at £30 each + £2 p&p.
For further information and to place and order, please
visit gyro's web
page
YPAS young people go LambBananas!
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Liverpool
loves the bright yellow SuperLambBanana so much,
it's now home to 118 of her children!
Well,
119, if you count 'LambBanana Kid', the newest
arrival to the YPAS family.
Young
people from the drop-in designed their own and
voted for the winner, which was made by a group
of young people and now stands proudly in the
YPAS window.
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The winning YPAS design...
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...and the sculpture which started it all
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BBC
Panorama programme gets people talking
about gang culture
On
Monday 30 June, the BBC broadcast Young Gunmen, a documentary
following the Moss Edz, a 20-strong gang from the Page
Moss neighbourhood in Huyton.
The
controversial programme renewed debate in the city about
gang culture, gun and knife crime.
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YPAS
Director Matthew Byrne was interviewed by Tony
Snell on BBC Radio Merseyside's breakfast programme
the morning after the programme.
Listen
to the interview by clicking on the buttons
below
to
open a player in a new window:
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Radio
interview part 1
(6 minutes 34 seconds) |
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Radio
interview part 2
(6
minutes 34 seconds)
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With
thanks to the BBC Radio Merseyside Breakfast
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