Episodes

6. Our Story Matters

In this episode of Pride Matters, Ricki Hewitt celebrates LGBT+ history month, a time to reflect on the challenges we have overcome as a community and recognise how far we have come; exploring the first hand experiences of people through over 60 years of LGBT+ history and culture. Ricki is joined by John Hamilton, Kieran Mason, Tim Wilson and Kiran Everix. To get involved in the next episode of Pride Matters use the hashtag #pridematterspodcast

5. Community Matters

In this episode of Ricki takes a look back at the highlights and our proudest moments from the past year, recognising the incredible work undertaken in the face of the pandemic, and talks about how to navigate being LGBT+ during the holidays, including festive celebrations to combat loneliness and acceptance among chosen family through other traditions to stay connected. Ricki is joined by guests Ewan, Natalya and Husk, with a special festive message from our friend and landlady, Viva La Diva. Happy Holidays! #pridematterspodcast

4. Resilience Matters

In this episode of Pride Matters, Ricki Hewitt talks about resilience, sexual health, HIV testing, wellbeing, being an ally, Trans Awareness, our Trans Day of Remembrance vigil and why they still matter. Ricki chats to guests Sally McFerran, James Fox Neville and Carl Austin-Behan To get involved in the next episode of Pride Matters use the hashtag #pridematterspodcast

3. Black FUtures MATTER

In this episode of Pride Matters, Ricki Hewitt chats to activist from the black and ethnic community about empowering communities voices as a part of everyday life, the importance of visibility and recognising black and ethnic minority communities throughout the Year. Ricki was joined by Ayisatu Emore, Dalia Kinsey and Kemoy Walker. To get involved in the next episode of Pride Matters use the hashtag #pridematterspodcast

2. Solidarity Matters

In this episode of Pride Matters, Ricki Hewitt and Connor James chat about living positively with HIV, sexual health, wellbeing, the roll out of relationships and sex education and solidarity within the LGBT+ community. Pride Matters also heard from the first-hand experiences of two bi people, as part of Bi Visibility Month. Ricki and Connor were joined by George House Trust, Albert Kennedy Trust, Polly Barr and Heather Peto. To get involved in the next episode of Pride Matters use the hashtag #pridematterspodcast

1. Activism matters

In the first episode of Pride Matters, Ricki Hewitt and Connor James chat about the importance of activism, the We Are the 70% protests in June, our podcast rebrand and Salford Pride’s first ever digital event. Ricki and Connor are joined by Aidan Scott, Participation Officer at Doncaster Council, Ben Hodge, Trans Officer from the University of Salford and Ewan Job, winner of Salford’s Got Pride 2020. To get involved in the next episode of Pride Matters use the hashtag #pridematterspodcast