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Amanda Evans - LGBTQ+ History Month

The Chris Allen Podcast

Sunday, 16 February 2025 - 20 minutes

LGBTQ+ History Month 2025

Theme: Activism and Social Change

For 2025, we are highlighting activists from across the world, including those from Wolverhampton, who have played a role in advancing LGBT+ inclusion.

Annual Archives Exhibition

Our Annual Archives exhibition opened on 3rd February, showcasing Wolverhampton’s LGBTQ+ history dating back to 1901.

Talking History Cafés

To deepen our understanding of Wolverhampton’s LGBT+ history, we are hosting four Talking History Cafés, encouraging residents to share their stories and historical materials.

  • Wolverhampton Archives – 20th February, 12pm – 1pm
  • Wolverhampton Arena Theatre – 25th February, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Articles Published on City People

  • How the City of Wolverhampton Council is leading the fight against LGBT+ erasure
  • Introduction to LGBTQ+ History Month
  • Rainbow Families Action Plan

Other resources:

  • LGBTQ+ Manager Toolkit
  • Stonewall Session: Supporting LGBTQ+ Colleagues’ Mental Health

Upcoming Events

Spill the Tea Podcast

Hosted by Kieran Simpson, EDI Adviser (LGBT), featuring staff interviews on their identity, history, and activism. Available on the EDI SharePoint page.

Rainbow Forum: One-to-One Library Session

  • An opportunity for SEB members to engage with forum members in an open and safe dialogue about the LGBT+ community.

Activists Who Inspire Us

  • 21st February, 1pm – 2pm.
  • Discussion by Rainbow Forum members on activists and changemakers who have inspired them.

Rainbow Book Club

  • 28th February, 12pm – 1pm.
  • Featured books:
    • It Was a Riot by Daniel Hall
    • Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend by Dan Jones

Training Opportunities

The Black Country Integrated Care System’s Stronger Together Staff Network is offering free online training sessions on Transgender Awareness, open to all Council employees:

  • 24th February, 1pm
  • 28th February, 11am (Links to join can be found in the council newsletter.)

Photo by Kirstie Westwood: Amanda alongside newsreader William Coorey.

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