DU’S QUEER COLLECTIVES TAKE PRIDE 2021 ONLINE
sion, nor in films. So, I knew I have to represent queer identities well. It’s all about leaving behind a legacy of love and acceptance,” shares Ansari.
The QC of Miranda house is organising the screening of a short film called Devi: Goddess by Karishma Dube, on June 12.
The festivities will culminate into a virtual pride in collaboration with the queer collectives of Miranda House and
Gargi College, towards the end of June.
Although many students are excited about the virtual events, as they get to showcase their work, and interact with like-minded people, some miss the events that used to take place in person. “Physical pride celebrations bring a great energy, create visibility on a wide spectrum, and generate mobility among students. This euphoria can’t be replicated on any medium,” says Shubh Goel, president of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College Of Commerce’s QC.
President of Miranda House’s QC, Rio, feels that attending pride online takes away some of its inclusivity. “Being online and having a stable internet connection and a safe space in your own house to attend such events is a privilege that not everyone has,” Rio adds.
To mark the month, QCS of DU colleges across Delhi NCR will collectively contribute to a newsletter called Fakhr, featuring articles, poems, coming out stories and achievements of students. It will come out in the 2nd week of July.
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