25/04/2024
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💜 Celebrating Le***an Visibility Day: Amplifying Our Voices 💜
On this 26th of April, we unite to commemorate Le***an Visibility Day. Created by American activist Amy Ellis in 2008, this day stands as a beacon—a safe haven—for all q***r women. It’s a day when we honor the resilience of le***an women, recognizing their existence, love, and contributions. It’s a day to dismantle invisibility, challenge lesbophobic stereotypes, and remind the world that our place is crucial in the fight against hetero-patriarchy and LGBTphobia. We celebrate sisterhood and the courage of all those who carry our voices, and advocate for gender equality. Let us be seen, heard, and understood. Together, we illuminate the path toward boundless love. 🌟
To celebrate this day, we have gathered a few references of pieces we’ve enjoyed (this list is not exhaustive!) – do not hesitate to share your recommendations :
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💜 Célébrons la Journée de la Visibilité Lesbienne : Amplifions nos Voix 💜
En ce 26 avril, nous nous rassemblons pour commémorer la Journée de la Visibilité Lesbienne. Créée par l’activiste américaine Amy Ellis en 2008, cette journée est un repère, un safe space pour toutes les femmes q***r. C’est un jour où nous honorons la résilience des femmes lesbiennes, reconnaissant leur existence, leur amour et leurs contributions. C’est un jour pour démanteler l’invisibilité, défier les stéréotypes lesbophobes et rappeler au monde que notre place est déterminante dans la lutte contre l’hétéro-patriarcat et les LGBTphobies. Nous célébrons la sororité et le courage de toutes celles qui portent nos voix et militons pour l’égalité des genres. Laissons-nous être vues, entendues et comprises. Ensemble, nous éclairons le chemin vers un amour sans limites. 🌟
Pour célébrer cette journée, nous avons rassemblé quelques références d’œuvres que nous avons appréciées (cette liste n’est pas exhaustive !) – n’hésitez pas à partager vos recommendations :
Fiction books :
- “Under the Udala Tree” by Chinelo Okparanta (2015)
- “The Adventures of China Iron” by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara (2017)
- “Boulder” by Eva Baltasar (2018)
- “Notes of a Crocodile” by Qiu Miaojin (1994)
- “Milk Fed” by Melissa Broder (2021)
- “Rubyfruit Jungle” by Rita Mae Brown (1973)
- “Mrs. S” by K. Patrick
- “Biography of X” by Catherine Lacey
- “Solo Dance” by Kotomi Li
- “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017)
- “Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit” by Jeanette Winterson (1985)
- “Girl, Woman, Other” by Bernardine Evaristo (2019)
Young Adult Books:
- “The Le***ana’s Guide to Catholic School” by Sonora Reyes (2022)
- “The Last Night at the Telegraph Club” by Malinda Lo (2021)
- “Queer Women” by Kirsty Loehr (2022)
Non-Fiction Books:
- “Le***an Love Stories” by Amelia Possanza (2023)
- “In the Dream House” by Carmen Maria Machado (2019)
- “We Have Always Been Here” by Samra Habib (2019)
- “Tipping the Velvet” by Sarah Waters (1998)
- “Fingersmith” by Sarah Waters (2002)
- “Babyji” by Abha Dawesar (2005)
- “Zami: A New Spelling of My Name” by Audre Lorde (1982)
- “No Modernism Without Le***ans” by Diana Souhami (2020)
- “Le génie lesbien” by Alice Coffin (2020)
Graphic Novels:
- “Fun Home” by Alison Bechdel (2006)
- “Strangers in Paradise” by Terry Moore (1993-present)
Films :
- “Elisa & Marcela” - Directed by Isabel Coixet (2019)
- “Anne+” - Directed by Valerie Buhagiar (2018)
- “Carol” - Directed by Todd Haynes (2015)
- “Mademoiselle” - Directed by Anne Fontaine (2016)
- “La Belle Saison” - Directed by Catherine Corsini (2015)
- “Les filles du botaniste” directed by Dai Sijie (2006)
- “Rafiki” directed by Wanuri Kahiu (2018)
- “Carmen et Lola” directed by Arantxa Echevarría (2018)
- “If These Walls Could Talk” - Directed by Cher, Nancy Savoca, and Anne Heche (1996)
- “Portrait de la jeune fille en feu” - Directed by Celine Sciamma (2019)
- “My Days of Mercy” directed by Tali Shalom Ezer (2019)
- “City of Trees” directed by Alexandra Swarens (2019)
- “Viola di Mare” directed by Donatella Maiorca (2009)
- “Mamma + Mamma” directed by Karole Di Tommaso (2018)
Documentary
- “A Secret Love” (2020) - Directed by Chris Bolan
Series
- “I may destroy you” directed by Michaela Coel (2020)
- “Lip Service” (2010-2012) - Created by Harriet Braun
- “The L Word” (2004-2009) - Created by Ilene Chaiken
- “Gentleman Jack” (2019-present) - Created by Sally Wainwright
- “Feel Good” (2020) - Created by Mae Martin
- “Orange Is the New Black” (2013-2019) - Created by Jenji Kohan
