168. My Second Family: Brad Johnson

When the Pride flag was raised at RNLI Skegness Lifeboat Station for the first time, it was a powerful moment for Brad Johnson 

In an area where the Pride flag might not be flown as much as in a city location, Brad Johnson was keen to fly the flag to raise awareness of inclusion, equality and diversity and reach out to the LGBTQI+ community. It was something enthusiastically supported by fellow crew members. 

Brad talks about how, from day one, he was open about his sexuality and warmly welcomed to the station by a team he thinks of as a family unit. Brad explains how flying the Pride flag made an important statement – as one of the oldest organisations in Skegness, the RNLI is leading the way in celebrating difference and all its people, no matter who they are. 

200 Voices is produced by Adventurous Audio for the RNLI    

Interview by Adventurous Audio 

Soundtrack composed and performed by Jon Nicholls    

The RNLI is a charity celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea - find out more at RNLI.org/200