Amelia Abraham
Amelia Abraham | |
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| Born | 1991 London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Author, journalist |
| Known for | Coverage of LGBTQ+ identity politics |
Amelia Abraham (born 1991) is a London-based British author and journalist. She is known for her insightful coverage of LGBTQ+ identity politics and has contributed to prominent outlets such as The Guardian and Vogue. Her work often intersects with themes including feminism, human rights, health policy, as well as arts, culture, and sexuality.
Career
Abraham’s journalism includes pieces for VICE, Refinery29, and Dazed, with a particular emphasis on LGBTQ+ issues. Her bylines also appear in The Observer, The Sunday Times, ES Magazine, and I-D magazine.
Queer Intentions: A (Personal) Journey Through LGBTQ+ Culture
In 2019, Abraham released her first book, Queer Intentions: A (Personal) Journey Through LGBTQ+ Culture. This work combines memoir elements with investigative reporting to examine the increasing visibility of queer culture in mainstream society. It highlights moments such as the inaugural same-sex wedding in Britain, RuPaul's DragCon in Los Angeles, and Pride events throughout Europe, while also confronting critical issues like violence targeting transgender individuals in New York City. The book was shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize in 2020.
We Can Do Better Than This
Her second publication, We Can Do Better Than This, is a collection of essays contributed by queer musicians, performers, scholars, and activists. Contributors respond to the prompt: "If you could change something to improve life for LGBTQ+ people, what would it be?" The anthology offers an extensive overview of contemporary queer activism and community aspirations.
Public Speaking and Advocacy
Beyond her writing career, Abraham actively engages as a public speaker and event organizer dedicated to LGBTQ+ advocacy and queer cultural topics. In 2018, she presented a TEDx Talk entitled "Why Feminists Should Support Transgender Rights".