My Unique Story is a series of talks by remarkable women that give either a firsthand account, or an insight into an experience or personal journey. Each conveys a special message that demonstrates how the speaker(s) journey has helped her overcome adversity, developed skills, identify opportunities, inspired success or forced a life changing decision! 5.00pm - Arrival - Conference Room, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Manchester 5.30pm - 7.45pm: My Unique Story... is told, followed by Q&A session This evening 'My Unique Story' will give an unprecedented opportunity, as part of the Manchester Pride Fringe events, to gain an insight and ask questions about the professional careers and personal experiences of women who have been, or are currently 'Out' in the Armed Forces. The panel will discuss matters surrounding their identity prior to being allowed to serve openly and since the introduction of the general Code of Sexual Conduct for Her Majesties Armed Forces in January 2000. The Ministry of Defence, Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force are all members of Stonewall's Diversity Champions Programme and regularly feature in the Workplace Equality Index Top 100.
Tickets : £ 4.10 Tickets
Address : The Lesbian & Gay Foundation
5 Richmond Street
Manchester
M1 3HF
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- 01 Nov – Sophie B. Hawkins (1967–), American singer-songwriter & musician
- 08 Nov – Judith Gough (1972–), British diplomat, U.K. Ambassador to Sweden
- 08 Nov – María Rachid (1974–), Argentinian politician, social leader & LGBTQ activist
- 09 Nov – Ti-Grace Atkinson (1938–), American radical feminist author & philosopher
- 09 Nov – Marie Dressler (1868–1934), Canadian-American actress
- 10 Nov – Phyllis Lyon (1924–2020), American feminist & gay rights activist
- 10 Nov – Heather Matarazzo (1982–), American actress
- 12 Nov – Mary Baxter Ellis (1892-1968), British commanding officer of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY)
- 13 Nov – Rosie Jones (1959–), American golfer
- 14 Nov – Louise Brooks (1906–1985), American dancer & actress
- 14 Nov – Wendy Carlos (1939–), American composer & electronic musician
- 16 Nov – Jamie Babbit (1970–), American film director, producer & screenwriter
- 19 Nov –Jodie Foster (1962–), American actress, film director & producer
- 20 Nov – Grace Darmond (1893–1963), Canadian-American actress
- 21 Nov – Cherry Jones(1956–), American actress
- 22 Nov – Billie Jean King (1943–), American former professional tennis player
- 23 Nov – Robin Roberts (1960–), American TV broadcaster
- 23 Nov – Virginia Prince (1912-2009), American pharmacologist, publisher & transgender activist
- 26 Nov – Tammy Lynn Michaels (1974–), American actress
- 26 Nov – Emma Portner (1994–), Canadian dancer and choreographer
- 28 Nov – Rita Mae Brown (1944–), American writer and feminist