Tribute and celebration of 50 years

50th Anniversary of The Campaign for Homosexual Equality

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (The LGF) are organising a tribute and celebration on 7th October 2014 in honour of the 50th anniversary of the birth of the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) rights movement through recognising the formation of The North West Homosexual Law Reform Committee and later The Campaign for Homosexual Equality.

Many people know about LGBT history from the decriminalisation of male homosexuality in 1967, but there is a story that goes back much further and one that Manchester and the North West played a key part in.

The men and women behind CHE have made huge steps forward in fighting for LGBT rights for over half a century and The LGF are delighted that representatives from CHE, who still have an important voice in campaigning for equality and respect for LGBT people, will be attending the commemorations of this historic date.

We’ve worked with The Diocese of Manchester to unveil a special commemorative plaque at Church House on Deansgate in the city centre to mark the very first meetings of NWHLRC/CHE on October 7th 1964. This will take place in the early afternoon and is also supported by Manchester City Council.

The plaque unveiling will be followed by an afternoon tea in the presence of The Lord Mayor of Manchester at Manchester Town Hall. To find out more about CHE, visit www.c-h-e.org.uk.

Later on in the evening, we will be holding The LGF’s annual Homo Heroes Awards ceremony in Manchester to mark the 50th Anniversary of CHE. The awards, supported by Barclays, are now in their fourth year and provide an opportunity to celebrate those people that have made a difference to the lives of people in LGBT communities. 

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Published: 2-Oct-2014: (2630)