Talk:LGBT History Month - Revision history

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	The original patrons of the Month were [[Cyril Nri]], [[Sarah Weir]] and [[Ian McKellen]], to be replaced in 2009 by [[Cyril Nri]], [[Angela Eagle]], [[Labi Siffre]] and [[Ian McKellen]]		The original patrons of the Month were [[Cyril Nri]], [[Sarah Weir]] and [[Ian McKellen]], to be replaced in 2009 by [[Cyril Nri]], [[Angela Eagle]], [[Labi Siffre]] and [[Ian McKellen]]

	In 2004, the first ever pre-launch event was sponsored by [[Southwark Council]] and took place at Tate Modern, the following year, the pre-launch was at the Metropolitan Police's Empress State Building. In 2006, the TUC offered Congress House and in 2007, the event took place in the hall at the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand. Through the years many speakers have spoken at the events. These include Ian McKellen, [[Stella Duffy]], [[Allan Horsfall]], [[Linda Bellos]], [[Baroness Scotland]] and [[Barbara Follett (politician)\|Barbara Follett]].		Through the years many speakers have spoken at the events. These include Ian McKellen, [[Stella Duffy]], [[Allan Horsfall]], [[Linda Bellos]], [[Baroness Scotland]] and [[Barbara Follett (politician)\|Barbara Follett]].

	On 5 March 2009, Prime Minister Gordon Brown hosted a reception at Downing Street to mark the Month.<ref>Gordon Brown hosts first LGBT reception (Pink News) http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-11500.html </ref>		On 5 March 2009, Prime Minister Gordon Brown hosted a reception at Downing Street to mark the Month.<ref>Gordon Brown hosts first LGBT reception (Pink News) http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-11500.html </ref>

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In England

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	The original patrons of the Month were [[Cyril Nri]], [[Sarah Weir]] and [[Ian McKellen]], to be replaced in 2009 by [[Cyril Nri]], [[Angela Eagle]], [[Labi Siffre]] and [[Ian McKellen]]		The original patrons of the Month were [[Cyril Nri]], [[Sarah Weir]] and [[Ian McKellen]], to be replaced in 2009 by [[Cyril Nri]], [[Angela Eagle]], [[Labi Siffre]] and [[Ian McKellen]]

	In [[2004]], the first ever pre-launch event was sponsored by [[Southwark Council]] and took place at Tate Modern, the following year, the pre-launch was at the Metropolitan Police's Empress State Building. In 2006, the TUC offered Congress House and in 2007, the event took place in the hall at the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand. Through the years many speakers have spoken at the events. These include Ian McKellen, [[Stella Duffy]], [[Allan Horsfall]], [[Linda Bellos]], [[Baroness Scotland]] and [[Barbara Follett (politician)\|Barbara Follett]].		In 2004, the first ever pre-launch event was sponsored by [[Southwark Council]] and took place at Tate Modern, the following year, the pre-launch was at the Metropolitan Police's Empress State Building. In 2006, the TUC offered Congress House and in 2007, the event took place in the hall at the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand. Through the years many speakers have spoken at the events. These include Ian McKellen, [[Stella Duffy]], [[Allan Horsfall]], [[Linda Bellos]], [[Baroness Scotland]] and [[Barbara Follett (politician)\|Barbara Follett]].

	On 5 March 2009, Prime Minister Gordon Brown hosted a reception at Downing Street to mark the Month.<ref>Gordon Brown hosts first LGBT reception (Pink News) http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-11500.html </ref>		On 5 March 2009, Prime Minister Gordon Brown hosted a reception at Downing Street to mark the Month.<ref>Gordon Brown hosts first LGBT reception (Pink News) http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-11500.html </ref>

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Ross Burgess: /* In England */

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In England

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	In [[2004]], the first ever pre-launch event was sponsored by [[Southwark Council]] and took place at Tate Modern, the following year, the pre-launch was at the Metropolitan Police's Empress State Building. In 2006, the TUC offered Congress House and in 2007, the event took place in the hall at the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand. Through the years many speakers have spoken at the events. These include Ian McKellen, [[Stella Duffy]], [[Allan Horsfall]], [[Linda Bellos]], [[Baroness Scotland]] and [[Barbara Follett (politician)\|Barbara Follett]].		In [[2004]], the first ever pre-launch event was sponsored by [[Southwark Council]] and took place at Tate Modern, the following year, the pre-launch was at the Metropolitan Police's Empress State Building. In 2006, the TUC offered Congress House and in 2007, the event took place in the hall at the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand. Through the years many speakers have spoken at the events. These include Ian McKellen, [[Stella Duffy]], [[Allan Horsfall]], [[Linda Bellos]], [[Baroness Scotland]] and [[Barbara Follett (politician)\|Barbara Follett]].

	On 5 March 2009, Prime Minister Gordon Brown hosted a reception at Downing Street to mark the Month.<ref ~~name="Brown"~~>~~{{citation \|title=~~Gordon Brown hosts first LGBT reception ~~\|periodical=PinkNews \|date=6 March 2009\|url=~~http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-11500.html ~~\|accessdate=2009-07-16}}~~</ref>		On 5 March 2009, Prime Minister Gordon Brown hosted a reception at Downing Street to mark the Month.<ref>Gordon Brown hosts first LGBT reception (Pink News) http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-11500.html </ref>

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	LGBT History Month was instigated in the UK by [[Sue Sanders]] and [http://www.schools-out.org.uk Schools Out] and first took place in February 2005. The event came in the wake of the abolition of Section 28 and is intended to raise awareness of, and combat prejudice against, an otherwise substantially invisible minority.		LGBT History Month was instigated in the UK by [[Sue Sanders]] and [http://www.schools-out.org.uk Schools Out] and first took place in February 2005. The event came in the wake of the abolition of Section 28 and is intended to raise awareness of, and combat prejudice against, an otherwise substantially invisible minority.

	The first celebration of the month in 2005 saw the organization of over 150 events around the UK. The organization's website received over 50,000 hits in February 2005. The organization received a new [[logo]] designed by LGBT [[typographer]] Tony Malone in 2006, he has also 'modified' the logo for [[2007]]. In 2007, Tony Malone's first concept became the corporate logo for the national committee and each year started to receive its own mark.		The first celebration of the month in 2005 saw the organization of over 150 events around the UK. The organization's website received over 50,000 hits in February 2005. The organization received a new logo designed by LGBT typographer Tony Malone in 2006, he has also 'modified' the logo for 2007. In 2007, Tony Malone's first concept became the corporate logo for the national committee and each year started to receive its own mark.

	=== In England ===		=== In England ===
	The initiative received government backing from the deputy [[DfES]] and Equalities Minister [[Jacqui Smith]], although some sections of the press argued against its [[political correctness]], and pointed out that the sexuality of some historical figures is more a matter of speculation than fact. Supporters of the event countered that it is important to challenge [[heterosexist]] attitudes in society. LGBT History Month is intended to be an annual event in the [[United Kingdom]] taking place every February to coincide with a slower month in the schools calendar.		The initiative received government backing from the deputy DfES and Equalities Minister [[Jacqui Smith]], although some sections of the press argued against its political correctness, and pointed out that the sexuality of some historical figures is more a matter of speculation than fact. Supporters of the event countered that it is important to challenge heterosexist attitudes in society. LGBT History Month is intended to be an annual event in the [[United Kingdom]] taking place every February to coincide with a slower month in the schools calendar.

	The [[DfES]] promised funding for LGBT History Month for the first two years to help get the event off the ground. It is now quite well established and has garnered support from other sources. Long standing sponsors include the [[Metropolitan Police Service]], the [[Metropolitan Police Authority]], [[Amnesty International]] and the [[Crown Prosecution Service]].		The DfES promised funding for LGBT History Month for the first two years to help get the event off the ground. It is now quite well established and has garnered support from other sources. Long standing sponsors include the [[Metropolitan Police Service]], the [[Metropolitan Police Authority]], [[Amnesty International]] and the [[Crown Prosecution Service]].

	The original patrons of the Month were [[Cyril Nri]], [[Sarah Weir]] and [[Ian McKellen]], to be replaced in 2009 by [[Cyril Nri]], [[Angela Eagle]], [[Labi Siffre]] and [[Ian McKellen]]		The original patrons of the Month were [[Cyril Nri]], [[Sarah Weir]] and [[Ian McKellen]], to be replaced in 2009 by [[Cyril Nri]], [[Angela Eagle]], [[Labi Siffre]] and [[Ian McKellen]]

	In [[2004]], the first ever pre-launch event was sponsored by [[Southwark Council]] and took place at [[Tate Modern]], the following year, the pre-launch was at the Metropolitan Police's Empress State Building. In 2006, the [[TUC]] offered Congress House and in 2007, the event took place in the hall at the [[Royal Courts of Justice]] on the Strand. Through the years many speakers have spoken at the events. These include Ian McKellen, [[Stella Duffy]], [[Allan Horsfall]], [[Linda Bellos]], [[Baroness Scotland]] and [[Barbara Follett (politician)\|Barbara Follett]].		In [[2004]], the first ever pre-launch event was sponsored by [[Southwark Council]] and took place at Tate Modern, the following year, the pre-launch was at the Metropolitan Police's Empress State Building. In 2006, the TUC offered Congress House and in 2007, the event took place in the hall at the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand. Through the years many speakers have spoken at the events. These include Ian McKellen, [[Stella Duffy]], [[Allan Horsfall]], [[Linda Bellos]], [[Baroness Scotland]] and [[Barbara Follett (politician)\|Barbara Follett]].

	On 5 March 2009, Prime Minister Gordon Brown hosted a reception at Downing Street to mark the Month.<ref name="Brown">{{citation \|title=Gordon Brown hosts first LGBT reception \|periodical=PinkNews \|date=6 March 2009\|url=http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-11500.html \|accessdate=2009-07-16}}</ref>		On 5 March 2009, Prime Minister Gordon Brown hosted a reception at Downing Street to mark the Month.<ref name="Brown">{{citation \|title=Gordon Brown hosts first LGBT reception \|periodical=PinkNews \|date=6 March 2009\|url=http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-11500.html \|accessdate=2009-07-16}}</ref>

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== In the United Kingdom ==
LGBT History Month was instigated in the UK by [[Sue Sanders]] and [http://www.schools-out.org.uk Schools Out] and first took place in February 2005. The event came in the wake of the abolition of Section 28 and is intended to raise awareness of, and combat prejudice against, an otherwise substantially invisible minority.

The first celebration of the month in 2005 saw the organization of over 150 events around the UK. The organization's website received over 50,000 hits in February 2005. The organization received a new [[logo]] designed by LGBT [[typographer]] Tony Malone in 2006, he has also 'modified' the logo for [[2007]]. In 2007, Tony Malone's first concept became the corporate logo for the national committee and each year started to receive its own mark.

=== In England ===
The initiative received government backing from the deputy [[DfES]] and Equalities Minister [[Jacqui Smith]], although some sections of the press argued against its [[political correctness]], and pointed out that the sexuality of some historical figures is more a matter of speculation than fact. Supporters of the event countered that it is important to challenge [[heterosexist]] attitudes in society. LGBT History Month is intended to be an annual event in the [[United Kingdom]] taking place every February to coincide with a slower month in the schools calendar.

The [[DfES]] promised funding for LGBT History Month for the first two years to help get the event off the ground. It is now quite well established and has garnered support from other sources. Long standing sponsors include the [[Metropolitan Police Service]], the [[Metropolitan Police Authority]], [[Amnesty International]] and the [[Crown Prosecution Service]].

The original patrons of the Month were [[Cyril Nri]], [[Sarah Weir]] and [[Ian McKellen]], to be replaced in 2009 by [[Cyril Nri]], [[Angela Eagle]], [[Labi Siffre]] and [[Ian McKellen]]

In [[2004]], the first ever pre-launch event was sponsored by [[Southwark Council]] and took place at [[Tate Modern]], the following year, the pre-launch was at the Metropolitan Police's Empress State Building. In 2006, the [[TUC]] offered Congress House and in 2007, the event took place in the hall at the [[Royal Courts of Justice]] on the Strand. Through the years many speakers have spoken at the events. These include Ian McKellen, [[Stella Duffy]], [[Allan Horsfall]], [[Linda Bellos]], [[Baroness Scotland]] and [[Barbara Follett (politician)|Barbara Follett]].

On 5 March 2009, Prime Minister Gordon Brown hosted a reception at Downing Street to mark the Month.<ref name="Brown">{{citation |title=Gordon Brown hosts first LGBT reception |periodical=PinkNews |date=6 March 2009|url=http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-11500.html |accessdate=2009-07-16}}</ref>