UK UK Black Pride to return this Sunday, marking two decades of celebration, resistance and community This Sunday, thousands are expected to descend on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford for UK Black Pride 2025, marking two decades of celebration, resistance and community for LGBTQ+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern heritage. Founded in 2005 by activist Lady Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, UK Black By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Features & Longread It's Still Legal: The fight to ban Conversion Practices in the UK Despite years of promises and mounting public pressure, conversion practices - often misleadingly called “conversion therapy” - remain legal in the UK. These practices aim to suppress or change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, and are widely condemned by medical and psychological professionals as unethical and harmful. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Queer anthems, boy bands, and powerhouse divas: JD Vance's alleged Spotify playlists leak! Newly leaked Spotify playlists, allegedly belonging to United States Vice President JD Vance, has ignited a wave of online chatter after revealing a surprising fondness for queer anthems, boy bands, and powerhouse divas. The leak, published by an anonymously run website dubbed Panama Playlists, claims to have uncovered the real By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Mariah Carey: ‘The people were amazing’ at Brighton Pride Mariah Carey has praised the crowd at Brighton Pride as “amazing” during an interview on the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, following her headline performance at Preston Park last Saturday . “I loved it,” Carey told Mills. “The people were amazing, and just being there amongst friends was By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Kick It Out highlights sharp rise in transphobic abuse across UK football Kick It Out, which works to stamp out discrimination in football, has raised serious concerns over a dramatic increase in transphobic abuse across UK football during the 2024/25 season, describing the trend as “deeply alarming” and indicative of a growing hostility towards trans individuals within the sport. The anti-discrimination By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Trump chastises crowd for not applauding trans sports ban President Donald Trump has chastised journalists and attendees for failing to applaud his administration’s ban on trans women competing in female sports categories. Speaking on 5 August, Trump highlighted his executive order titled Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports, which mandates that athletes must compete based on their By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Isle of Pride charity returns to champion LGBTQ+ rights on the Isle of Man The Isle of Man’s leading LGBTQ+ charity, Isle of Pride, has officially confirmed its return following a three-year hiatus, marking a renewed commitment to advocacy, inclusion, and celebration across the island. Originally founded in 2019, Isle of Pride faced closure in 2022 amid internal challenges and public controversy surrounding By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Legends Brighton's non-stop cabaret fundraiser over Brighton Pride raises £4,400 for Sussex Beacon Brighton Pride was made even more memorable this year thanks to a spectacular non-stop cabaret fundraiser hosted by Legends Brighton, which raised an incredible £4,400 for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon. Upon learning that the event would support the Sussex Beacon, the team was both "delighted and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe INTERVIEW: Mr Gay Europe Michael Pereira speaks out When Michael Pereira stepped onto the stage at the Mr Gay Europe final, he wasn’t just chasing a title - he was reclaiming a voice that had once been silenced. Now crowned winner, the Swiss advocate is using his platform to champion LGBTQ+ youth across Europe, with a message By Graham Robson • 4 min read
News Creators of Michelle Gomez zine to donate profits to trans charities after actress signs up for Harry Potter audiobooks The creatives behind a fan-made Michelle Gomez zine have announced that all profits from the publication will be donated to trans charities, following the actress’s recent casting in the upcoming Harry Potter: Full-Cast Audio Editions. Gomez, known for her roles in Doctor Who and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, will By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Drag sensation Sum Ting Wong to make triumphant return to the Drag Race stage British-Chinese-Vietnamese drag sensation Sum Ting Wong is set to make a triumphant return to the Drag Race stage, this time representing the United Kingdom in the hotly anticipated new series, Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale. Premiering on 13 August via WOW Presents Plus, the show promises to be a dazzling By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Mariah Carey suffers wardrobe malfunction at Brighton Pride – but keeps her cool Mariah Carey has said she styled out a wardrobe malfunction during her headline performance at Brighton Pride at the weekend. The pop icon, 56, took to the stage in four dazzling, figure-hugging outfits for a two-hour set packed with hits like Vision of Love and Hero. Speaking on Heart Breakfast, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
