Sue talks about the creation of more diverse and inclusive school curriculums for the purposes of increasing LGBTQ+ representation. She stresses the importance of raising awareness and advancing education on the multi-faceted contributions that LGBT+ individuals have made throughout time. Professor Sue Sanders is a British LGBTQ and disability rights activist, female and gender studies educator, and charity organiser fighting against the oppression and celebrating the diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people for over forty years.

Sue was a principal figure in forming the first LGBT Independent Advisory Group to Scotland Yard in 2000, which provided advice on how to help communities deal with hate crimes and get justice for victims of homophobic crimes. In 2012, the metropolitan police commended her commitment to helping improve the safety and security of LGBT+ Londoners.

In 2019, Sue was awarded the lifetime achievement award from the Rainbow Honours board. She is regularly featured in the top LGBT+ power list and was named the Professor of Emeritus by the Harvey Milk Institute in 2014. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx