Transgender News Trans ally Lena Dunham stood up for trans rights outside of the US Capitol on Trans Day of Visibility Girls creator and American Horror Story actress Lena Dunham stood up for trans rights outside of the US Capitol on Trans Day of Visibility at an event which criticised Donald Trump and his administration over targeting trans communities. Dunham honoured her trans brother while speaking at the rally, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove City Council announces “major changes” for this year’s Brighton & Hove Pride “Major changes” are underway for this year’s Brighton & Hove Pride following what Brighton & Hove City Council calls “input from local people to help shape the city’s biggest and most colourful annual event”. The most significant change this year is that St James Street and surrounding roads will re By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television The iconic Liza Minnelli to appear in season 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she will receive Lifetime Achievement Award The iconic Liza Minnelli is set to appear in season 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Production company World of Wonder shared that not only will Liza be appearing on the programme, she will be receiving a special honour! View this post on Instagram A post shared by RuPaul’s Drag Race (@rupaulsdragrace By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Funeral of Krissie DuCann to take place Thursday, April 24 The funeral of Krissie DuCann, who entertained punters of our LGBTQ+ venues for many years, raising vital funds for LGBTQ+ charities, will take place at St Mary’s Church, Brighton on Thursday, April 24 at 1pm. The cortège is to leave Legends Brighton at 12.30pm – a short walk away from the church. A By Graham Robson • 1 min read
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
Culture #DALEYPOP X April 2025 Starring JADE, Sugababes, Remember Monday, Victoria Silvstedt, Lizzo, Abor & Tynna, Luka Nižetić, Låpsley, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, Pol Prince and Lady Gaga! By Dale Melita • 9 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
