Activists create Marsha P Johnson monument in New York
The first-ever statue of black trans activist and Stonewall trailblazer Marsha P Johnson has been installed in New York City.
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Yucatán, Mexico, legalises same-sex marriage
The Mexican state of Yucatán has legalised same-sex marriage and banned LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after a congress vote.
Manchester holds Reclaim Pride march
LGBTQ+ activists held a Reclaim Pride march to coincide with the official Manchester Pride event as a protest.
Update: Three arrested after homophobic Birmingham attack
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attacking a married couple in Birmingham’s gay village on August 15.
Trans man wins school discrimination lawsuit
22-year-old Gavin Grimm has won a $1.3m payout after being denied access to the correct bathroom facilities at school in 2014.
Bank Holiday Sunday: Brighton Marina Drag’on Boat Party
On Sunday August 29, Brighton Marina will be hosting a free Pride party with the aim of raising money for The Rainbow Fund.
San Francisco becomes first US city to recognise trans history month
On Tuesday August 24, San Francisco mayor London Breed signed a proclamation to officially recognise August as trans history month.