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Cashman in Hand
12 Jul 2009
Micheal Cashman and his partner Paul Cottingham took a step outside of the Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association (GALHA) 30th Anniversary to hold hands in Liverpool Street, London. It was a busy and crowded evening outside, and the mainly straight, bar-hopping, after work, business crowd had absolutely no problem with the sight of two men holding hands. If anyone was staring, it was probably because it was MICHEAL CASHMAN and not that he was holding hands with (shock horror) another man. Michael is a Minister of the European Parliament (MEP) and has had a distinguished carer in fighting for human rights. He began his work at the forefront of equality when as an actor in popular UK soap opera 'Eastenders' in 1987, he became one half of the first gay ever kiss on a UK televison (a kiss on the forehead). It was seen by 17 million people, The Sun was outraged, questions were asked in Parliament and another small victory for gay visibility was won. Now Micheal holds hands with a bloke, in full view in 2009. Thank you Micheal and Paul. Now, how do we get A Day In Hand into the European Parliament? larger pic here
In related news Sue Sanders, co-chair of Schools Out, A Day In Hand's mother ship won an award at the GALHA event for her outstanding contribution to LGBT communities. For more about Micheal Cashman, Sue Sanders and the GALHA event here
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