As we get ready to talk about Sexual Orientation at The Kickback, Mhairi shares her thoughts and experiences in relation to the topic to get the conversation started. Sexuality and sexual orientation is a hugely controversial topic for so many, but it is something we consider when talking about equality. Yet I’m sure many of … Continue reading Developing An Understanding of Sexual Orientation
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What’s Coming Up in April?
The clocks have gone forward and the sun is shining longer, which means that spring is officially here! Spring is a great season, with beautiful blossoms blowing in the air and of course, more great YPI events. You're going to love what we've got in store for you this month. The Kickback We've got another … Continue reading What’s Coming Up in April?
All About Respect at Poetic Insight
Our activities in March finished with Poetic Insight on March 26th, focusing on the theme of Respect. A word so powerful was bound to lead to a variety of interpretations of the word, which was the case, making it a very interesting night. Our founder, Shaniqua, opened the event with a powerful poem about women, … Continue reading All About Respect at Poetic Insight
YPI Spotlight: Aadam Speaks
In this month's YPI Spotlight segment, we shine the spotlight on Poetic Insight favourite and enthusiastic member of the YP Insight Family member, Aadam Speaks, who is using his voice to change the world. ‘Let’s start putting the word human into humanity.’ My name is Adam Khaliq - also known as Aadam Speaks - I am … Continue reading YPI Spotlight: Aadam Speaks
What is consent?
On March 19th, it was time for an in-depth conversation about Consent after touching on it during our conversation on Healthy Relationships last November. It was a conversation that was always going to be interesting, but it turned out to be incredibly informative as well. We were well-informed by Lucy from arts charity Tender, who … Continue reading What is consent?
Alien Word
This month, we're all about respect and consent. Shaniqua has shared a poem that fits in with the themes and help to get our conversations started. Extracted from your vocabulary, a simple word powerful in execution, a word you should have learnt to use – Control – having power to influence or determine your behaviour. … Continue reading Alien Word
What’s Coming Up in March?
We had a beautiful month of love and now we're into the month when Spring should officially be starting, which we're very much looking forward to. We're also looking forward to what we've got coming up in March, which is going to be powerful and insightful. SPINE Festival 2019 We're starting March at the Stronger … Continue reading What’s Coming Up in March?
