Probably one of the long running tensions within the LGBT "community" is between the voluntary activist and charity driven community and the commercial (not always gay) sector. This is never more so on display than at large commercial LGBT events. Wonder why Manchester Pride is called Pride? Well it wasn't always - it's gone under various names as factions have argued about how much should go to charity. The latest village rumble has been played out on local TV station (and available on Sky) Channel M. Community groups say the cost of a stall is just too high this year and I have to say I have a lot of sympathy. These are often groups that do amazing work on a shoestring and should be free!
Wednesday, 22 August 2007
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Hi Chris, thought you might be interested in the current situation one year on... Manchester Pride are still charging for stalls and still provide relatively insufficient grants for community groups despite our continued calls for there to be a rethink.
We've produced a new video in regards to Manchester Pride 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzlCl2M8I88
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