‘For a long time, mainstream Pride celebrations weren’t really questioned in the same way they are now,’ says Lady Phyll. These statistics are the reason why queer people of colour have felt the need to create their own safe spaces. And according to FS magazine, 80% of Black men, 79% of Asian men and 75% of south Asian men have faced racism on the gay scene.

Research in this area is scant, but a study by Stonewall previously found that over half of Black, Asian and ethnic minority people have experienced racism in the LGBTQ+ community. It’s important to acknowledge the existence of white privilege in LGBTQ+ spaces, because a failure to do so can lead to people of colour feeling excluded, and even perpetuate the existence of racism in these communities. Why it’s vital to be aware of ‘white gay privilege’ Rather, it means they do not have the additional experience of being racialised and treated differently because of the colour of their skin. White gay privilege does not mean that white LGBTQ+ people cannot experience discrimination themselves. The same thing happens with many Prides, for many of us.’

‘When you’re an LGBTQI+ person of colour and you walk into a white space, you know.