LGBT History Month
LGBT History Month
The well known rainbow flag - a universal symbol of LGBT equality – is being flown from the top of Blackpool’s Town Hall on Tuesday 1
February to mark the start of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans) History Month.
LGBT History Month is being supported by Blackpool Council who was recently ranked the 116th best employer in the UK for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff by leading gay equality organisation Stonewall.
Cllr Ron Bell, Ambassador for equality and diversity, said: “It is an opportunity for us all to learn more about the histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people and commemorate the struggle which some people have faced to gain equality.
“Throughout February, we are working alongside the town’s LGBT Community Forum to celebrate the lives and achievements of our LGBT residents.”
A special exhibition and DVD will be shown in the Council’s Customer First centre on Corporation Street throughout LGBT History Month.
Anyone wishing to find out more about LGBT History Month can visit
www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk.