Velvet-Club Connecting Lesbians & Bi-women around the World
During the Summer months of July and August, many sections of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities around the world hold Pride celebrations. Gay Pride began in the 1960s and was a public way for LGBT communities to protest against inequality, social and often legal injustices. In many countries and cities, these pride events still have very political agendas whereas in more liberal countries, they are seen more as a celebration and social event. Given that global attitudes towards the LGBT community are in general much more tolerant and accepting than they were in the 1960s, the question is often asked why Pride events even happen or why isnt there a Straight Pride?. ALLOUT, The University of Manchester LGBT Staff Network Group is pleased to host several guest speakers who will give their own insight in to why Pride is still important and the challenges that still face LGBT people in Manchester and the wider UK.
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- 04 August – Sapphire (1950–), American author & performance poet
- 06 August – Carole Pope (1950–), Canadian rock singer-songwriter
- 07 August – Samantha Ronson (1977–), English DJ, singer & songwriter
- 12 August – Gladys Bentley (1907–1960), American blues singer
- 12 August – Cara Delevingne (1992–), English model & actress
- 12 August – Merikukka Forsius (1972–), Finnish politician
- 12 August – Radclyffe Hall (1880–1943), English writer & poet
- 13 August – Gluck (1895–1978), English painter
- 13 August – Andrea Gibson (1975–), American spoken-word poet
- 13 August – Jennifer Pritzker (1950–), American investor, philanthropist & former Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army
- 14 August – Jill Bennett (1975–), American actress
- 19 August – Renée Richards (1934–), American ophthalmologist, author & former professional tennis player
- 20 August – Maria Louise Pool (1841–1898), American writer
- 21 August – Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo, 21st Duchess of Medina Sidonia (1936–2008), Spanish aristocrat
- 28 August – Nancy Kulp (1921–1991), American actress
- 29 August – Meshell Ndegeocello (1968–), American singer-songwriter, rapper & musician
- 29 August – Jeanette Winterson (1957–), English writer, broadcaster & activist
- 31 August – Alex Blackwell (1983–), Australian cricketer
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