closeup of two men holding hands, painted as the rainbow flag, against an off-white background LGBTQ+ News Same-gender partners ‘experience worse psychological distress following bereavement’ New research compares, for the first time, the experiences of bereaved people from same-gender couples with mixed-gender couples By Graham Robson • 4 min read
News Brighton & Hove Pride: get ready for lift off! After two years of not being able to celebrate Pride in our city, Brighton & Hove Pride is excited that normal service will be resumed for the summer of 2022 and all main events are back on schedule, including: the Pride Community Day & Dog Show, Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade, the two-day Pride Vill By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News New data shows 3.1% of people aged 16+ identify as lesbian, gay or bi The release provides ‘experimental statistics’ on sexual orientation in the UK in 2020 by region, sex, age, marital or legal partnership status, ethnic group and socio-economic classification, using data from the Annual Population Survey By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Lesflicks signs 30 new films during Cannes Film Festival “We’re proud to shed light on our community and showcase the representation that is well deserved, and we’re a proud organisation that is visible 365 days a year, not just during Pride Month.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ child sexual abuse victims and survivors ‘blamed for their abuse’ Some LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of child sexual abuse were told their identity or orientation was a result of the abuse they experienced, a new report by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse found. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Jill Nalder Fundraising News The Sussex Beacon launches major community campaign – #BeMoreJill You know you’ve become an icon when a hashtag is created in your name. This is very much the case with Jill Nalder, the inspiration behind hit TV series It’s A Sin, who is also a patron of Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News The xx’s Oliver Sim shares HIV diagnosis at 17 in new song Oliver’s new track, Hideous, from his debut solo album, explores the impact of his diagnosis on him and the feelings of shame he experienced By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts LGBTQ+ voices amplified in a luminous poetry anthology by Barbican and flipped eye Articulations for Keeping the Light In features the freshest voices in the contemporary poetry panorama, including the most exciting up-and-coming LGBTQ+ poets By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Royal Mint reveals plans for rainbow 50p coin to mark 50 years of the Pride movement in the UK The coin, produced in collaboration with Pride in London, features Pride in London’s values of Protest, Visibility, Unity and Equality. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News National Volunteers’ Week launches with theme: ‘A Time to Say Thanks’ Volunteers from our LGBTQ+ groups – including Lunch Positive, Clare Project, Allsorts and Sussex Beacon – have played a vital role in the pandemic response and have been the lifeblood of communities during an exceptionally difficult couple of years. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pride in Education conference set to ‘combat prejudice and champion LGBTQ+ inclusion’ The programme aims to support anyone working or with an interest in making the education sector more inclusive, from primary to university with a focus on LGBTQ+ lives and issues. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Treasure Island Media Fundraising News Treasure Island Media launches charity merchandise to benefit gay Ukrainian soldiers Designed in battle, the clothing bears a secret symbol used by gay Ukrainian troops to identify each other on the front line By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Peter Tatchell LGBTQ+ News Human rights activist Peter Tatchell wins long-term achievement award for 55 years of campaigning Human rights activist Peter Tatchell has won the annual Sheila McKechnie Long-Term Achievement Award (SMK) for 55 years of campaigning By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus announces new (and old) members’ evening on Tuesday, May 24 New members are always welcome – especially those with a higher or lower pitched voice – and there are no auditions. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Switchboard seeks helpline listening volunteers Switchboard is a charity for LGBTQ+ people in Brighton looking for a sense of community, support or information By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South £80,000 in council grants available for youth projects Community organisations in Brighton & Hove can apply now to get between £500 and £5,000 in council grants to fund projects for young people aged 11 to 19 (or up to 25 with special educational needs). By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Same-sex couples welcome to get married in Hove Methodist Church “We hope this sends out a clear message to all in the community that the Methodist church is here for all. Our first same-sex marriage is already booked for June” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Together Co volunteers give thousands of hours of support ahead of Loneliness Awareness Week By promoting the power of human connection to reduce the stigma of loneliness, 538 volunteers gave a staggering amount of time to people in the city who had reached out for help or were referred through other organisations. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gender-fluid clothing brand Kontroversial launches new campaign to coincide with International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia Kontroversial will donate 20% of profits from clothing sales throughout May and June to mental health charity Rainbow Mind By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Events to mark IDAHOBIT in Brighton & Hove on Tuesday, May 17 Founded in 2004, IDAHOBIT, which this year has the theme Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights, aims to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, to drive positive change, and is now celebrated in more than 130 countries around the world. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News International LGBTQ+ Travel Association honoured during the 37th CETT Alimara Awards The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association was honoured last week during the 37th CETT Alimara Awards, which celebrate the most innovative and transformative projects in tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Queen’s Platinum Jubilee invite declined by Peter Tatchell – “The Queen has snubbed the LGBTQ+ community for 70 years.” Peter Tatchell has turned down an official invitation to be one of a handful of ‘National Treasures’ to take pride of place in the finale of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant on June 5 outside Buckingham Palace. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Fundraise for National AIDS Trust this Eurovision NAT’s Eurovision pack has loads of materials you can use to showcase your Eurovision night in all its glory. There’s a quiz, sweepstake, bingo and a drinking game (for over 18s only), plus a link to download those vital scorecards! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Miss Jason to ‘wing walk’ for the Sussex Beacon Miss Jason made a surprise announcement during her hilarious show at Centre Stage Brighton last night, which has caused great excitement at local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
