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Naked cyclists hit the streets of Manchester tonight!

Admin | Friday 12 June 2009

Don’t miss the 2009 Manchester World Naked Bike Ride on the streets of the city centre just after 6pm tonight, Friday 12th June.

More4 News presenter attacked live on air following G20 protests

Admin | Thursday 2 April 2009

Last night as Alex Thomson presented More4 News live from the City, a man pushed his way in front of the camera.

Queer activists invade the Manchester Pride 2008 balloon launch (video)

Admin | Saturday 16 August 2008

Shout out: are you the person who was asked to remove their hooded top for the photoshoot and who refused and was then excluded, or did you witness this incident? I would be very interested to hear your story. Please contact me. Watch the six minute video (super-widescreen format!). It includes two minutes of exclusive … Queer activists invade the Manchester Pride 2008 balloon launch (video)

Protest by Chinese students, Manchester (video)

Admin | Sunday 20 April 2008

More than 1000 people protested about Western media coverage of the Beijing Olympics and Tibet. After a two-hour demonstration outside the BBC, they marched up Oxford Street to Manchester Town Hall.

LGBT History Month: the 20th anniversary of the Section 28 Rally, at Manchester Central Library (video)

Admin | Thursday 21 February 2008

Well done to Manchester Libraries for the program of events they’re running for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) History Month. My guess is they haven’t had much money to spend on this and I hope next year they will be given more. But they’ve put on some interesting events.

Activists invade Manchester Pride 2007 parade in protest at Pride commercialisation

Admin | Saturday 25 August 2007

25 August 2007, Manchester, England. Activists invaded the annual Manchester Pride parade today in a protest against the commercialisation of this one-time community and fundraising event.

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