As LGBT BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) womxn* we often do not have spaces or opportunities to talk about who we are and what issues are important to us. Too often we keep our thoughts and feelings in because we don't want to rock the boat.

Many times we have things to celebrate and brag about but are there the spaces to openly be positive about ourselves and our achievements?

Let’s get together and shout out about who we are and what we think and what we what to share with our community. We are beautiful, talented, caring and intelligent people.

How do we make sure we are visible now and for the future?

This is a relaxed session and we will look to produce a visual response to these thoughts in various ways - drawing, writing, conversation…

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*This event is for self-identifying women of colour/BAME women who identify as lesbian, bisexual, queer or questioning, all or part of the time, including trans women, older women, disabled/neurodivergent women, women who are seeking asylum or have no recourse to public funds, women of all faiths and backgrounds, and non-binary/gender fluid people and transfeminine people who want to access a women-centred space.

Cost/Location?

This event is FREE to attend! Location is:

LGBT Foundation

5 Richmond St

Manchester

M1 3HF

Nearest tram stop: Piccadilly Station / Piccadilly Gardens

Nearest train station: Piccadilly Station

Coming on your own? We always do introductions. This is a relaxed and welcoming space, often with others attending on their own.

We can organise for someone to meet you. Just drop us a line if that’s something you would like/need.

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• Access requirements

• Travel bursaries (we offer these without any condition, please contact us in advance of the event if you would like to access, please note we are unable to reimburse without sight of ticket/receipt)

We try to make our services welcoming and accessible to all; if you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we'll try to help.