Mx Dennis Queen 

Mx Dennis Queen (she/any) is a genderqueer, pansexual and polyamorous person residing in Manchester, at the time of recording.
In this interview, Dennis discusses how she got involved with activism and in particular The Disabled People’s Movement, following the birth of their first child. Dennis talks about how much he learned about organising and activism and how inclusive the Movement felt for her as an LGBT person. Dennis details how it was being LGBTQ+ in Manchester at 18 in 1991 and reflects on the impact of the activists that came before her.
Dennis talks about the range of tasks that are involved in activism that he has taken part in. Including in-person protests, peer advocacy, emails and policy writing. Dennis discusses their involvement in sex rights activism and recalls a protest that took place outside Parliament in response to The Extreme Porn Bill.
Dennis talks about assumptions about activism and community organising, internal and external, going into detail about the variety of jobs and tasks that are involved in activism and making change.
Dennis discusses how his identity has been influenced by community organising they have been involved in. Identifies ally and allyship as an identity that continues to grow the more she learns. Reflects on the importance of sharing memories and understanding what has come before, for example, a friend who was involved in the Campaign for Accessible Transport [CAT].
Dennis talks about the importance of telling our own stories and being the ones to record as well is important.
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Discussion of ableism (direct and systemic), discussion of porn (in relation to sex rights), mention of police.