1. Learn from Authentic Voices

Community Sessions provide a platform for a diverse range of voices within the LGBTQ+ community. By attending, you have the chance to hear directly from individuals with lived experiences, as well as thought leaders, and professionals. Gain insights, knowledge, and personal stories that can deepen your understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and promote empathy and kindness.

2. Explore Intersectional Identities

Community Sessions actively focus on platforming intersectional LGBTQ+ identities. These sessions highlight the experiences of individuals who face unique challenges due to the intersections of their sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, and more. Embrace the opportunity to expand your awareness and appreciation for the rich diversity within the LGBTQ+ community.

3. Foster Inclusive Dialogue

These sessions create a safe and inclusive space for open dialogue and discussion. By attending you can engage in meaningful conversations around a wide range of topics, share perspectives, and ask questions. The inclusive atmosphere encourages learning, collaboration, and respectful exchanges, promoting a deeper understanding of LGBTQ+ issues.

4. Create Community Connection

Community Sessions offer an excellent chance to connect with like-minded individuals, build supportive networks, and create lasting relationships. Meet people from diverse backgrounds, including community members, allies, activists, and professionals. We hope that the opportunities to meet and speak with other attendees can lead to new friendship and collaborations.

5. Stay Informed about Local LGBTQ+ Initiatives

Manchester Pride Community Sessions showcase various grassroots LGBTQ+ community groups and their impactful work. By attending, you'll stay informed about local initiatives, projects, and campaigns aimed at advancing LGBTQ+ rights, inclusion, and social justice. Stay updated on the latest events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved.

6. Gain Practical Knowledge

These sessions offer practical knowledge and insights on various LGBTQ+ topics. From health care and mental wellness to legal rights and activism, each session focuses on a specific theme related to LGBTQ+ life. Walk away with tangible takeaways, resources, and practical strategies that can help create positive change in your own life or workplace.

7. Celebrate LGBTQ+ Culture

Manchester Pride Community Sessions embrace the joy, vibrancy, and cultural richness of Greater Manchester’s LGBTQ+ communities. Immerse yourself in a celebration of LGBTQ+ arts, music, literature, and more. From spoken word performances to art exhibitions, these sessions showcase the talents and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals, celebrating 100% queer joy.

8. Contribute to Equality and Inclusion

By attending Manchester Pride Community Sessions, you actively contribute to promoting equality and inclusion. Your attendance demonstrates support for the LGBTQ+ community and sends a powerful message of acceptance and allyship. By engaging in these sessions, you become part of a movement striving for a more inclusive and equitable society.

Manchester Pride Community Sessions provide a unique and enriching experience for individuals interested in LGBTQ+ issues, personal growth, and community engagement. From learning about intersectional identities to create inclusive conversations and celebrating LGBTQ+ culture, these sessions offer a multitude of reasons to attend. By getting involved, you can expand your knowledge, broaden your perspective, and contribute to the ongoing journey towards equality and inclusivity. Join us each month and be part of the positive change we seek to create.

With thanks to our proud partner, Auto Trader

Auto Trader Group is the UK's largest automotive marketplace and sits at the heart of the UK car buying process. That marketplace is built on an industry-leading technology and data platform, which is increasingly used across the automotive industry. Auto Trader continues bringing more of the car buying journey online, creating an improved buying experience whilst enabling all its retailer partners to sell vehicles online.

With 1200+ employees across offices in Manchester, London and Hemel Hempsted, AutoTrader's unique and inclusive culture is defined by their people. LGBTQ+ colleagues make up over 10% of AutoTrader's workforce, and we're proud to have their thriving LGBTQ+ network take part in the Manchester Pride Parade each year.