Transgender News *Graphic Content Warning* Colombia outraged by brutal murder of trans woman Sara Millerey González ***Graphic Content Warning*** The violent death of Sara Millerey González, a 32-year-old trans woman and activist, has shaken Colombia. Her murder in the city of Bello in early April has sparked widespread outrage, with many, including President Gustavo Petro, calling it a brutal act of hate. Bello’ By Graham Robson • 2 min read
How to make your workplace more inclusive for people who are transgender. LGBTQ+ News New report finds many LGBTQ+ people in the UK still feel pressured to downplay their identity at work Pride in Leadership has called for stronger rights to protect LGBTQ+ professionals in the UK after their new report found that many still feel pressured to downplay their identity at work, with some changing their appearance, voice or behaviour to avoid discrimination or to be taken seriously. The n By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Snow White Trash raises a whopping £7,555 for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon Snow White Trash, the UK’s ‘Saxy Drag Queen’, has raised a whopping £7,555 for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon after running the Brighton Marathon on Sunday, April 6 and hosting a raffle and bingo at the Bedford Tavern after. Writing on social media, Snow White Trash said: “Having now added the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport A star for a star: Lesbian tennis legend Billie Jean King receives historic star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Lesbian tennis ace Billie Jean King has became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the sports entertainment category at a ceremony on Monday, April 7, which she attended with her wife Ilana Kloss and friends, including Jamie Lee Curtis. “The important thing is, I don’t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans delegates fly trans flags and banners during Unison health conference attended by Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting What The Trans?!, a UK-based news outlet for the trans community, has reported that trans delegates at a Unison health conference attended by Wes Streeting MP, have put up trans flags and banners attacking the Health Secretary. In December, Keir Starmer’s Labour government issued an indefinite ban o By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News The Clare Project, the Brighton-based trans, non-binary and intersex-focussed organisation, to host a special screening of ‘Rainbow Menopause’ The Clare Project, the Brighton-based trans, non-binary and intersex-focussed organisation, is to host a special screening of Rainbow Menopause, a groundbreaking short film directed by Ceri Harris BEM that sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences of LGBTQ+ people navigating menopause. This po By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Television Fans call for former Olympian and current gender critic Daley Thompson to be booted from Celebrity Big Brother Former Olympian and gender critic Daley Thompson has been slammed by fans of Celebrity Big Brother after clashing with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Danny Beard. Thompson, who wrote a feature in Daily Mail in 2023 titled, ‘If trans athletes can compete in female events, then women’s sport is finished’, ga By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Hereford Pride announces “with great sadness” the cancellation of this year’s annual Pride event Hereford Pride has announced “with great sadness” the cancellation of this year’s annual Pride event. Organisers of Hereford Pride shared the news on Tuesday, April 8, saying it “hasn’t been an easy decision for anyone currently involved in the organisation.” A spokesperson for the group said: “The By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Risk of suicide for LGB+ people over two times higher than straight counterparts Risk of suicide for people identifying with an LGB+ orientation is over two times higher than for those identifying as “straight or heterosexual”, according to statistics released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The release from ONS uses death registrations and NHS hospital records link By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride United in Pride launches, bridging the two weeks between Trans Pride Brighton and Brighton & Hove Pride A new festival, United in Pride, has launched, bridging the two weeks between Trans Pride Brighton and Brighton & Hove Pride and bringing together the diverse voices, talents, and spirit of Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities. Spearheaded by Brighton & Hove Pride, Trans Pride Brighton and Brighton By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton & Hove to host Various Voices 2030 Brighton & Hove is to host Various Voices 2030 after the city’s LGBTQ+ choirs – Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, Rainbow Chorus and Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus – came together to bid for the European LGBTQ+ choir festival. Various Voices, which will take place in Brussels in 2026, takes place every four yea By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “I want to be the best version of myself.” Lesbian comedian and presenter Sue Perkins opens up about her recent ADHD diagnosis Lesbian comedian and presenter Sue Perkins has opened up about living with ADHD, saying that she refuses to use her diagnosis as an excuse for her behaviour. The 55-year-old, known for co-hosting The Great British Bake Off and as one half of comedy duo Mel and Sue, said her recent diagnosis has brou By Graham Robson • 1 min read
