Community Session: LGBTQ+ History Month - Deep dive into the archive

Join us for this month’s Community Session that explores the celebrations and events that led to today's Manchester Pride.

Manchester has always been home to incredible LGBTQ+ communities and activists. From the historic Section 28 March to iconic 90s Mardis Gras celebrations, this city has always been an amazing place to be LGBTQ+.

Join us at this month's community session as we dive deep into the Manchester Pride archives, looking at our city's history and the amazing journey that created Manchester Pride. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own photos, memrobilia and artefacts so we can share stories and celebrate our queer history together.

Engaging Discussions: Connect with people from all over Greater Manchester and learn from the lived experience and knowledge of community members living in Manchester.

Guest Speakers: Learn from the experiences of people who organise and include LGBTQ+ sports groups in Manchester.

Networking Opportunities: Meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for creating a united community and wider understanding of marginalised communities in Greater Manchester. Exchange ideas, collaborate on initiatives, and explore potential partnerships.

Have a voice and be heard! We're opening up the floor for attendees to share their perspectives and experiences. Your voice matters, and we welcome anyone who is educated or has lived experience to share their knowledge.

About this session

• Manchester Pride Community Sessions take place at The Proud Place - Manchester's LGBT+ Community Centre.

• Doors open at 6pm, and the event takes place from 6:30pm-8pm.

• Community Sessions are open to all LGBTQ+ people and allies.

• All attendees must adhere to our Humanity Pledge whilst in attendance at Manchester Pride events, and we ask you to be mindful and considerate of the space you are in when in attendance at our events.

• Spaces at each session are limited, so please make sure you sign up to reserve your free place.

• Each attendee must register for their own ticket.

• If you are unable to attend, please let us know at [email protected] so we can offer your space to someone else.

• This session is catered. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

Accessibility

We want to ensure that our Community Sessions are accessible to all. Please contact [email protected] if you have any accessibility requirements and our team will be happy to discuss any accommodations with you.

When you attend Manchester Pride events, we ask you to take our Humanity Pledge.

By registering for this event, you are agreeing to comply with the following pledges:

• I will uphold every individual’s right to dignity, value and respect, without prejudice towards gender, sex, sexuality, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, creed, language, age, class, wealth, pregnancy, marital status or any other marginalised and protected characteristic, including intersectional identities.
• I will treat all people with dignity, empathy and respect and uphold their rights even when I disagree with their opinions.
• I will, through both my words and actions, show respect and empathy for others at all times during the event.
• I will endeavour not to make assumptions about the identities, beliefs or experiences of any other participants or staff at the event.
• I have not come to share derogatory, hateful or oppressive opinions or views.
• I understand that if I, at any point, fail to comply with these pledges, I will be asked to leave the event.

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