LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ activists in Utah unfurl world’s biggest trans flag after State becomes first in US to ban Pride and trans flags from schools and government buildings LGBTQ+ activists in Utah unfurled the world’s biggest trans flag in defiance of a law banning Pride flags from flying from state schools and government buildings. Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Salt Lake City during Trans Day of Visibility to condemn the law, which – from May 7 – wil By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ community, allies and drag artists demand justice for Heklina, the drag artist who was found dead at a flat in Soho in April 2023 On Monday, March 31, the LGBTQ+ community, including drag artists, marched from Big Ben down the road to New Scotland Yard to call for justice for Heklina, the drag artist who was found dead at a flat in Soho in April 2023. Despite the Metropolitan Police apologising for its failings in the investig By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Openly gay Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina admits she had “no choice” but to leave Russia for Australia Russia-born tennis star Daria Kasatkina, who came out in 2022, has spoken about her decision to switch nationalities and start professionally representing Australia, admitting she had “no choice” but to leave Russia because she is openly gay. Speaking about her decision, Kasatkina, who is in a relat By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Terrence Higgins Trust stands with the trans community and celebrates those fighting for the rights and wellbeing of trans people everywhere Today, Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV), Terrence Higgins Trust has said it stands with the trans community and celebrates those fighting for the rights and wellbeing of trans people everywhere. The HIV charity said in a blog post: “This includes trans people living with HIV, who can live long and hea By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Taliban “arrest and torture” LGBTQ+ activists Peter Tatchell Foundation has said the lives of two leading underground Afghan LGBTQ+ activists are in “grave danger” after they were arrested by the Taliban. Maryam Ravish, a lesbian, and Abdul Ghafoor Sabery, a trans woman who goes by her chosen name Maeve Alcina Pieescu, were set to escape Kabul By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Sponsored Content Brighton & Hove City Council flying trans flags from Hove and Brighton town halls in honour of Trans Day of Visibility Brighton & Hove City Council is flying trans flags from Hove and Brighton town halls in honour of Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV) today, Monday, March 31. Trans Day of Visibility is marked annually to celebrate the bravery, resilience, joy and accomplishments of Trans, Nonbinary and Intersex (TNBI) f By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Crawley LGBT CIC opens the doors to its brand new LGBTQ+ community safe space, The Pod On March 29, Crawley LGBT Community Interest Company (CIC) opened the doors to its brand new LGBTQ+ community safe space, The Pod, for the very first time. The space, in Tilgate Park, will serve as the organisation’s new office and community base, providing a dedicated hub for Crawley’s LGBTQ+ commu By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus to perform at Chichester Pride in May Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) is to perform at Chichester Pride on Saturday, May 25. Known for their powerful performances and unwavering commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy, BGMC will be bringing their unique sound and uplifting message of inclusion, equality, and diversity to the stage at this year’s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans RuPaul’s Drag Race favourite Adore Delano denied female passport by US Government Trans RuPaul’s Drag Race favourite Adore Delano has been denied a female passport by the US Government despite applying to change her name and gender. Adore, who came out as trans in 2023, said at the time her gender transition was years in the making and had taken her from “dysphoria to euphoria”, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Poole Pride to return for 2025! Poole Pride is set to return for 2025! With its home at Lighthouse – Poole’s centre for the arts – the day-long free festival on Saturday, 7 June plans to include cabaret, comedy and music performances as well as workshops, talks and craft. “It’s a day for all communities to be proud of, a celebrati By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Research finds LGBTQ+ people in Great Britain facing “exorcisms” to cure them of their sexuality and/or gender identity New research commissioned by Stonewall has uncovered the “shocking scale” of conversion practices in Great Britain; interventions that seek to change, cure, or suppress an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. This new data comes as the UK Government has committed to publishing a “long By Graham Robson • 4 min read
HIV Terrence Higgins Trust auction to return on March 31 with a piece from Dame Tracey Emin Terrence Higgins Trust’s annual auction returns on March 31, bringing together artworks from some of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists. Hosted at Christie’s London, with select pieces available for bids online, this landmark charity auction has raised over £5 million for the UK’s lead By Graham Robson • 2 min read
