Mike Jackson, a founding member of Lesbians and Gays Support The Miners (LGSM) during the 1984 miners' strike, shares his experience of coming out as gay in the 1960s. He talks about how he discovered LGSM and became involved in gay activism, including volunteering for Gay Switchboard where he met Mark Ashton, who later co-founded LGSM with him. Jackson explains the background to the miners' strike, the sequestration of the union's funds, and how LGSM supported the striking miners. He also shares his personal story of coming out to his mother and her journey towards acceptance.

In the recording, Mike Jackson discusses the importance of Pride marches as a declaration of outness within the community and the need for unity within the LGBTQ+ community to embrace other marginalised groups. He expresses support for trans rights and calls for unity within the community to support all members. The conversation touches on wider societal issues such as the need for acknowledgement and reparations for the atrocities committed during the British Empire's involvement in the slave trade. Finally, Mike emphasises the importance of community and the representation of marginalised groups in history and media.

Stand Out Oral History, Mike Jackson

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