In this special episode of Our Queer History, Lentil Pulse sits down with artist and educator Bry Sharland, creator of the Pink Triangle Portraits Project; an ongoing series honouring LGBTQ+ people persecuted under the Nazi regime.

Together, they discuss the history of the pink triangle, the importance of remembrance, the role of queer art in preserving stories, and what it means to reclaim a symbol once used for oppression.

This conversation explores memory, identity, queer history, and the responsibility of keeping these stories visible for future generations.

In this episode of Our Queer History, host Lentil Pulse explores the work and advocacy of Yasmin Benoit, a British model, writer, and activist who has become one of the most visible voices for asexual representation and awareness.

Through her work in media, fashion, and activism, Benoit has challenged misconceptions about asexuality while pushing for greater recognition of ace identities within both wider society and the LGBTQ+ community. Her advocacy has helped bring conversations about asexuality into mainstream discussions about identity, visibility, and inclusion.

This episode explores Yasmin Benoit’s work, the meaning of asexuality, and the ongoing fight for recognition and understanding.

In Part Three of The Road to Tokyo, 1994, host Lentil Pulse concludes the story of East Asia’s first Pride event and reflects on its place within queer history.

This episode brings the series to a close by exploring the lasting importance of this moment and why the road to Tokyo in 1994 remains a significant chapter in LGBTQ+ history.

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In Part Two of The Road to Tokyo, 1994, host Lentil Pulse continues exploring the story behind East Asia’s first Pride event, held in Tokyo in 1994.

This episode continues the journey, looking at the significance of this moment in LGBTQ+ history and why the road to that first Pride still matters today.

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This episode may include short excerpts of copyrighted audio or archival material used for the purposes of commentary, criticism, education, and historical context. All rights remain with their respective owners and such material is used in accordance with fair dealing guidelines.

In this episode of Our Queer History, host Lentil Pulse begins exploring the story behind Tokyo’s first Pride celebration in 1994, a landmark moment for LGBTQ+ visibility in East Asia.

Part One looks at the social and political landscape leading up to the event, examining how activists, community groups, and organisers worked to create space for LGBTQ+ people in a society where open discussion of queer identity was often limited.

From grassroots organising to the challenges faced by early activists, this episode traces the path that led to a historic moment in Tokyo; one that would help shape the future of Pride events across the region.

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This episode may include short excerpts of copyrighted audio or archival material used for the purposes of commentary, criticism, education, and historical context. All rights remain with their respective owners and such material is used in accordance with fair dealing guidelines.

Tracey Africa Norman was one of the first Black trans models to achieve international success in the fashion industry.

In the 1970s and 80s, she worked with major brands, appeared in magazines across the world, and built a career that, for a time, seemed unstoppable. But when the truth about her identity was revealed, everything changed.

In this episode of Our Queer History, we explore Tracey’s rise, the industry that turned on her, and the legacy she carved out in spite of it.

This is a story of visibility, erasure, and the power of being seen on your own terms.

In this episode of Our Queer History, host Lentil Pulse explores the story of Sphen and Magic, the famous same-sex penguin pair whose relationship captured hearts around the world.

Living at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, the two male gentoo penguins formed a strong bond and were later given an egg to raise together, becoming devoted parents. Their story became an international symbol of love, partnership, and the diversity that exists within the natural world.

This episode also looks beyond Sphen and Magic to explore the broader topic of same-sex behaviour in animals, challenging the idea that queerness is “unnatural” and highlighting the many examples of diverse relationships found throughout nature.

This episode is sponsored by Shell-Tur: Turtle & Reptile Rescue.

An organisation dedicated to rescuing and caring for turtles and reptiles that are often overlooked or abandoned.

If you’d like to support their work, please consider donating and find them on social media under Shell-Tur: Turtle & Reptile Rescue.

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This episode may include short excerpts of copyrighted audio or archival material used for the purposes of commentary, criticism, education, and historical context. All rights remain with their respective owners and such material is used in accordance with fair dealing guidelines.

In Part Two of The Pink Triangle - LGBTQIA+ People in the Holocaust, host Lentil Pulse continues exploring the persecution of LGBTQ+ people under Nazi rule and the lasting impact of this history.

This episode looks at the experiences of queer prisoners within the concentration camp system, the treatment they faced, and how their stories were documented and remembered after the war. It also explores how the pink triangle, once used to mark and persecute gay men, was later reclaimed as a symbol of LGBTQ+ resistance, remembrance, and pride.

This episode is supported by PrideXtra, part of Reading Pride. Thank you to them for supporting this two-part story and for the work they do in championing queer voices and community. Find PrideXtra on social media, or visit their stage at Reading Pride.

Content Warning

This episode discusses the Holocaust and contains references to violence, persecution, and other potentially distressing historical events.

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This episode may include short excerpts of copyrighted audio or archival material used for the purposes of commentary, criticism, education, and historical context. All rights remain with their respective owners and such material is used in accordance with fair dealing guidelines.