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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- 01 Nov – Sophie B. Hawkins (1967–), American singer-songwriter & musician
- 02 Nov – k.d. Lang (1961–), Canadian singer-songwriter
- 07 Nov – Agnès Maltais (1956–), Canadian politician
- 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
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