Birmingham Pride's Big Free Community Day has set the stage for inclusivity, attracting over 4,000 attendees in 2024. With plans for 2025 underway, the festival is calling for partners to join in shaping another ground-breaking event, fostering engagement with marginalised communities across the region.
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00:00The LGBT community is a microcosm of the world, and the way that the world is moving at the moment,
00:06inclusivity is paramount. LGBTQI plus people look like everyone.
00:11So being inclusive isn't a new direction, it's the direction of our community,
00:15and in order for our community to feel uplifted, celebrated and safe, that means including everyone.
00:22Birmingham Pride's Big Free Community Day embodies its commitment to inclusivity,
00:27creating spaces where everyone feels celebrated and safe, no matter their background.
00:34It's imperative for us at Birmingham Pride to ensure that our pride is accessible to all.
00:39In doing this, we've done so much research with our community to find out what it is that our community really need,
00:46how can we make it the safest, most accessible place,
00:49and how can we ensure that those individuals and those marginalised people have access to celebrate themselves and the people that they love.
00:59By prioritising accessibility and listening to its community,
01:03Birmingham Pride ensures its events reflect the needs of those often left out,
01:08fostering a sense of belonging for all.
01:12In terms of our partnerships, they play an integral role in Birmingham Pride and our free event.
01:18It's really important for us to collaborate with organisations and individuals who are aligned in our values,
01:24who want to have an inclusive pride, who want to have an inclusive space, and who really want to celebrate liberty for all.
01:32Partnerships are vital to Birmingham Pride's success,
01:35driving its mission to amplify underrepresented voices and make inclusivity a reality for future celebrations.
01:45Birmingham Pride is all about our community. There is no pride without us.
01:49So looking forward to 2025 and onwards, it's all about who's not at the table,
01:54who's not part of the conversation, and how can we include and amplify the most marginalised voices.