LGBTQ+ News Discrimination and familial rejection the highest driver of homelessness within LGBTQ+ communities Stonewall Housing, which provides specialist housing advice, advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, has published its Impact Report, which reveals a 33% increase in demand for its services, supporting 3,202 LGBTQ+ individuals who were homeless or at risk By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Burning the Clocks to return to Brighton with ‘Voyager’ theme on December 21 Following the success of last year’s biggest ever Burning the Clocks event, organisers at Same Sky are growing the parade’s artistic community by welcoming the local deaf community to celebrate the winter solstice on Saturday, December 21. Burning the Clocks will welcome over 2,000 parade participan By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Transgender News Brighton & Hove City Council to fly trans flag from town halls for Transgender Day of Remembrance on Wednesday, November 20 Brighton & Hove City Council is to fly the trans flag from Hove and Brighton town halls for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) on Wednesday, November 20. TDOR is observed annually to honour the memory of people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence and raise awareness of the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove City Council Fostering Team to host LGBTQ+ fostering information session on Thursday, November 21 The Brighton & Hove City Council Fostering Team is inviting people from LGBTQ+ communities to find out about fostering on Thursday, November 21 at 7pm. This introduction to fostering, which takes place on Microsoft Teams, will be an opportunity to chat to experienced foster carers about making a dif By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Wildblood and Queenie launch new T-shirt, which celebrates the lesbians in your life while also fundraising for Trans Pride Brighton & Hove Wildblood and Queenie, Brighton’s favourite elderly lesbian DJ couple, have launched a new T-shirt, which celebrates the lesbians in your life while also fundraising for Trans Pride Brighton & Hove. Wildblood and Queenie say: “Designed by our Queenie, this is the essential lesbian tee you need to co By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Brighton’s trans communities and allies to mark Trans Day of Remembrance at Fabrica Today, November 17 On Sunday, November 17 from 11.30am-2pm, Brighton’s trans community and allies will gather together to mark Trans Day of Remembrance, a day to commemorate trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people who are targeted and killed for living authentically and courageously. This year’s event, whi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Cabaret World AIDS Day fundraiser at Brighton Box Gallery and Centre Stage with sensational ‘80s popstar SONIA Local gallery The Brighton Box is holding a special World AIDS Day event with sensational ‘80s pop star SONIA on Sunday, December 1 from 3 – 6pm, with all profits donated to Lawson Unit and the Sussex Beacon. A celebration of diversity and creativity, this event will be an opportunity to explore a s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Denzel Washington, star of Gladiator II, reveals a same-sex kiss was ultimately cut from the film Denzel Washington, star of Gladiator II, has revealed a same-sex kiss was ultimately cut from the film. “I kissed the man in the film, but they took it out, they cut it, I think they got chicken,” Washington revealed in an interview with Gayety. “Yeah, I kissed the guy full on the lips and I […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Survivors’ Network and Sussex Police drop in for those wanting to gain information about reporting sexual offences to the police The Survivors’ Network and Sussex Police have set up a drop in for anyone over the age of 18 wanting to gain information about the options of reporting sexual offences to the police. The drop in is anonymous (in line with confidentiality and safeguarding policies) and is solely for people to gain in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television OUTtv announces new commission, ‘Winner Winner Chicken Dinner’ with drag queens Kita Mean and Anita Wigl’it, ahead of launch on Prime Video in New Zealand OUTtv, the LGBTQ+ streaming service, has announced a new commission, new show Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, ahead of a launch on Prime Video in New Zealand as an add-on subscription. Produced by Warner Bros International Television Production New Zealand, Winner Winner Chicken Dinner is an outrageou By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Fans of ‘Monsters’ star Cooper Koch go wild for twin brother, who also happens to be gay Fans of model-turned-actor Cooper Koch, who steamed up screens with his portray of Erik Menendez in Netflix film Monsters, have been thirsting on social media after it was discovered he has a paternal twin, Payton Koch, who also happens to be gay. Before Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, C By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Transgender Awareness Week: new film highlights challenges facing young trans people in Devon Pic shows day of filming at Bideford Pride with filmmaker, Bells Kennedy-Compston To coincide with Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19), Transilience – an organisation supporting young transgender people in North Devon – is releasing a new short film, educating people about the challenges tra By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Galop launches appeal in response to a 35% increase in domestic violence referrals during winter period Galop, the national LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity, has launched an appeal in response to a 35% increase in domestic violence referrals during the winter period. According to Galop, this winter, “thousands of LGBTQ+ people will have no choice but to return to homes where they once faced abuse, violence a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Cape Town to host World Pride in 2028 Cape Town has been selected to host World Pride 2028, marking a historic moment for South Africa and the LGBTQ+ community, as it becomes the first African city to celebrate the prestigious event. WorldPride is an international event that celebrates LGBTQ+ pride, promoting equal rights and visibility By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Jake Shears on the return of Scissor Sisters, mental health and coming out Bimini has launched the latest episode of their podcast, with Jake Shears talking about the return of Scissor Sisters, mental health and coming out. A bold and fearless voice in music, Jake Shears has pushed boundaries and broken records. Both as the frontman of Scissor Sisters and with his solo rec By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Activists launch crowdfunder to publish powerful calendar, which tells the incredible history of HIV and AIDS in the capital AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) activists have launched a crowdfunder to cover printing costs of a powerful new pin-up calendar, which tells the incredible history of HIV and AIDS in the capital for the first time. A groundbreaking public health coalition of over 30 leading public health in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Congregants support music director after he’s fired from church for being in same-sex marriage Fred Szczepanski, a beloved longtime music director at a northern Michigan church, has been fired just a few months before his retirement after officials learned he was in a same-sex marriage. Following the announcement, congregants carried signs outside the church that said: ‘All? Are Welcome’, ‘Go By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove loneliness charity Together Co aims to give back to the city with Good Gift Guide Giving back to your community is now even easier with the launch of Brighton & Hove loneliness charity Together Co’s Good Gift Guide. The new venture is a great way for people to shop local while supporting people in Brighton & Hove who are lonely or socially isolated. Twelve businesses have signed By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News “An irreparable loss”. Trans singer and politician Santrosa found murdered in Brazilian forest Santrosa, a 27-year-old trans singer and politician, has been found murdered in a Brazilian forest. The Civil Police said that Santrosa, who ran for councillor in the municipal elections in 2024, running for the Brazilian Social Democracy Party, was found decapitated with her hands tied on Sunday, N By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Dutch darts player Michael van Gerwen sticks up for trans darts star Noa-Lynn van Leuven Michael van Gerwen told trans darts star Noa-Lynn van Leuven to ignore the crowd after the 28-year-old was booed during Saturday night’s clash. Prior to the match, which was won by van Gerwen, the Dutch darts player launched a staunch defence of van Leuven, making it clear he didn’t care about his r By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Debenhams pulls ‘A Gay in a Manger’ Christmas jumpers Debenhams has paused sales of a Christmas jumper and a coffee cup that sported the message “A Gay in a Manger’ following an online campaign led by ‘Christian rights’ group Christian Concern and former Conservative politician Jacob Rees-Mogg, who noted they didn’t have any items that made fun of Isla By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News World AIDS Day: Alan Spink, community services manager at local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon and supporter of National AIDS Trust Alan Spink, community services manager at local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, is also a supporter of National AIDS Trust, the UK’s HIV rights charity. Alan answers a few questions ahead of this year’s World AIDS Day, which takes place Sunday, December 1. What do you do for a living? I work as a com By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Man responsible for death of “open, loving and sparkly” trans advocate Meghan Riley Lewis convicted of just second-degree assault The prosecution has said they are “disappointed and saddened” after the man responsible of shooting and killing “open, loving and sparkly” trans advocate Meghan Riley Lewis was convicted of just second-degree assault. Brian Delen, 48, shot 57-year-old Lewis in late December 2023 after reportedly mak By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News RAF veteran to honour members of the LGBTQ+ community in the armed forces on Remembrance Sunday RAF veteran Bryan Timberlake, 91, will honour members of the LGBTQ+ community in the armed forces by laying a special wreath in Watford on Remembrance Sunday. The veteran, who spent many years performing as a drag-queen under the name of Tina Lake, said he was “very honoured” to represent people who By Graham Robson • 1 min read
