Arts
November 27: Free Queer comedy show in Jubilee Library
On November 27, Jubilee Library is hosting a free queer comedy show starring Will Jackson.
Rachel Badham
General News
International Olympic Committee launches new framework on TNBI inclusion
In honour of Transgender Awareness Week, the IOC has announced “groundbreaking” new guidelines on TNBI inclusion in sports.
General News
MP Joanna Cherry supports trans conversion therapy
SNP member Joanna Cherry is facing backlash for suggesting that trans conversion therapy should remain legal.
General News
46th trans person killed in “epidemic of violence”
Shortly after 2021 became the deadliest year on record for trans Americans, Jenny De Leon was violently killed in Florida on November 2.
General News
LGBTQ+ BBC staff told to accept hearing views they disagree with: “That’s what the BBC is.”
Head of outgoing news Fran Unsworth has told LGBTQ+ BBC staff to get used to hearing and seeing views that they do “not personally like”.
Community
LGBTQ+ fostering event on November 25
For LGBTQ+ people interested in becoming foster carers, Brighton and Hove council is hosting a virtual event on November 25 at 7 pm.
Community News
Free workshops on managing and preventing anti-LGBTQ+ harassment
Hollaback! is hosting a series of free workshops to teach attendees techniques to manage and prevent anti-LGBTQ+ harassment.
General News
LGBTQ+ staff quitting BBC over “hostile” environment
A recording obtained by VICE World News revealed that LGBTQ+ BBC staff are resigning over the broadcaster’s stance on trans rights.
General News
Woman hospitalised after homophobic attack in London
A woman was left with a broken jaw after being violently assaulted in London when she refused to give a man her phone number.
General News
2021 becomes deadliest year on record for trans Americans
Marquiisha Lawrence, a 28-year-old Black trans woman, is the 45th known trans person to have been killed in the US this year.
General News
BBC quits Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme
After weeks of speculation, the BBC has officially withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.
General News
Anti-trans campaigners encouraging a ban on pronouns in the workplace
A circle of anti-trans campaigners is contacting companies anonymously to suggest a ban on pronouns in staff email signatures.