Get Living to hold virtual ‘Speak with Pride’ event on Tuesday, June 30

Neighbourhood operator Get Living will host Speak with Pride, an interactive virtual event with well-known LGBTQ+ panellists, on Tuesday, June 30 from 5pm. The event, which is free, will be streamed on the get Living Facebook page.

With representation from across the community, the speakers will delve into a range of topics including intersectionality, trans rights and the importance of action.

Anna Fearon, co-founder of the Black Exchange, will start off the evening off at 5pm talking about intersectionality, followed by an explanation of what LGBTQ+ actually means in practice by award-winning presenter and activist Anick.

At 7pm, author and activist Charlie Craggs will have an open conversation about trans rights, while writer and journalist Sharan Dhaliwhal will take over at 8pm to discuss the need for real-world action to effect change.

At the end of the evening, viewers can take part in a live recording and Q&A with the hosts of Qmmunity, the award-winning British podcast, discussing LGBTQ+ culture, history and identity.

In celebration and recognition of Pride Month, Get Living, the UK’s pioneer build-to-rent operator, is encouraging residents in its Manchester and London neighbourhoods to tune in, as well as the wider public.

Eoin Thomas, event co-ordinator, said: ‘Many of our LGBTQ+ residents and allies were excited to attend Pride events this year, but unfortunately due to the ongoing situation, that’s no longer safe or possible.

‘We wanted to create a fully inclusive event that is as representative as possible of the modern queer experience, giving us an opportunity to celebrate LGBTQ+ lives, as well as learning in a fun, engaging way with our amazing panellists.’

No registration is required to attend the event, which will be streamed live on the Get Living Facebook page.

For more info on Get Living, visit their website.