“My pronouns are... he/they?” Laz Lightning says in an unsure tone, then pauses. “Actually, they are ‘O, onun.’” The pronoun “o”, translating to singular “they”, is universal for everyone in the Turkish language, and even though Laz is laughing as they say it, their confidence shifts as they embrace the language of their heritage.
It is 8 July 2023, a Saturday thick with rain and teasing thunderstorms. Thousands of trans people, intersex people and allies have gathered under a grey sky to protest for London Trans Pride 2023. Many people are talking about fear, solidarity and community care. Many more share that they feel that Pride should reclaim its roots as a protest.
