LGBT History Month Speakers
LGBT History Month is an annual celebration, taking place from the 1st of February to the 28th of February 2025. Commemorating the achievements of LGBT+ people throughout history, the month is also a way of raising awareness of the discrimination they have faced in years gone by, and the prejudice they continue to face today.
Book an LGBT History Month speaker to honour the achievements made by the LGBT+ community throughout history, this February.
Jude Guaitamacchi
Award-Winning Non-Binary Speaker & Trans Rights Campaigner, Founder of Trans+ Solidarity Alliance & First Non-Binary Face of HarrodsJustin Bengry
Convenor of the World's First MA in Queer History & Director of the Centre for Queer History at Goldsmiths, University of LondonKeegan Hirst
Britain's First Rugby Player to Come Out Openly as Gay, Former Player for Batley Bulldogs & Delivered the TEDx Talk 'A Talk about Hope'Laïla El-Métoui
Equity & Belonging Consultant, Proud London Councils Chair & Founder of Educating OUT RacismLisa Charlwood-Green
Founder & Director of The WOW Network & Winner of Network Rail's Inspire Awards in Diversity & InclusionMarty Davies
Founder of Trans+ History Week & Smarty Pants Consultancy, First Trans Columnist at Campaign Magazine & Award-Winning LGBTQIA+ Cultural StrategistMatthew Todd
Former Editor In Chief of Attitude Magazine, Co-Creator of the Attitude Awards & the Attitude Pride AwardsMiriam Margolyes
Actress, Writer, Political Activist & Television Personality Best Known for Appearances in Call The Midwife, Blackadder, The Age of Innocence & Little Shop of HorrorsPaul Burrell
Former Royal Servant & Diana, Princess of Wales's Butler & Bestselling AuthorPhyll Opoku-Gyimah
Co-Founder of UK Black Pride, Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Trust & Political Activist for Racial, Gender & LGBT EqualityLGBT History Month was created back in 1994, by high school teacher Rodney Wilson. Now celebrated worldwide, LGBT History Month creates role models and represents the contributions of LGBT+ people to society. A key date in the diversity and inclusion calendar, make sure you are celebrating throughout February!
The theme of LGBT History Month 2024 is Activism and Social Change. This theme will celebrate the role LGBT+ people have played in shaping society
In a world where almost 50% of all LGBT pupils have faced bullying at school for being LGBT, it is more important than ever that we commemorate the rights fought for and challenges overcome by the LGBT community, ensuring that future generations grow up in a world without discrimination.
Unsure of how to celebrate LGBT History Month? Read our ultimate guide on everything you need to know for LGBT History Month 2025.
Alternatively, book one of our LGBT History Month speakers by filling out our online contact form or calling directly on 0203 9816 295.
