Global LGBT human rights activist Stuart Milk will open Liverpool’s OUTin the Past festival later this month.
The political speaker and nephew of civil rights leader Harvey Milk, will launch this year’s National Festival of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans History at the Museum of Liverpool on Saturday, February 25.
As an official hub for the festival, the Museum of Liverpool has coordinated an exciting and invigorating programme of speakers and performances.
Kop Outs will be among those speaking about their experiences and outlining their work to enable LGBT fans to attend a football match with confidence.
Janet Dugdale, Director of the Museum of Liverpool said: “National Museums Liverpool is committed to telling diverse and hidden stories, by representing these within our collections and the work we do.
“We are delighted to be welcoming human rights activist Stuart Milk, as well as our brilliant panel of speakers and performers.
“It is the relationships we develop and maintain with our partners that enable us to deliver such a dynamic and important programme and help us to create a truly participative museum.
“We’re anticipating a day of lively discussion and thoughtful presentations.
“We are extremely proud to be a national hub for LGBT History Month this year, as we mark the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of male homosexuality in England and Wales.
“OUTing the Past builds on the success of recent work we’ve done to tell the stories and share the histories of LGBT communities, such as our Esmée Fairbairn-funded Pride and Prejudice research project and popular exhibitions like April Ashley: portrait of a lady.”
More speakers are to be announced. For more information, visit www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/outingthepast