Arts BOOK REVIEW: ‘Countless Sleepless Nights: A Collection of Coming out Stories and Experiences’ by Carina Maggar Love flows through this book, gushes at us, warms us with its hope… snatched moments of startling clarity and honesty from people requiring to speak their truth. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Stop gay discrimination. LGBT rights. Homophobia prevention. Unrecognizable woman with refusal hand gesture in t-shirt with rainbow flag heart on blue background. LGBTQ+ News New research looking at LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of family violence when growing up University of Roehampton seek to interview LGBTQ+ people who have experienced some form of abuse or violence from one or more family members while growing up By Contributor • 3 min read
Arts BBC launches collection of coming out stories The BBC has launched a collection of stories to mark LGBTQ+ History Month which brings together some of the best content about sexual and gender identity from across the broadcaster’s local and regional services By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Joe Biden shares message of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community 2020 US presidential candidate Joe Biden shared a message of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community on National Coming Out Day: Sunday 11 October. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community ‘Allsorts of Coming Out’ – new Allsorts Youth Project resource Allsorts Youth Project releases a new Coming Out resource, written by and for young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual+ (LGB+) or unsure of their sexual orientation. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts New ‘coming out’ guidance for young people from Stonewall Stonewall launches new guide for young people who think they might be lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) ahead of Saturday’s National Coming Out Day. Coming Out: Answers to Some of the Questions You May Have, discusses in plain English issues including religion, having children, getting married and bull By Besi • 1 min read
