LGBTQ+ News Lesbian Visibility Week launches with theme ‘Celebrating Rainbow Families’ This year’s Lesbian Visibility Week (#LVW25), which runs till Sunday, April 27, has the theme ‘Celebrating Rainbow Families’, a “global campaign celebrating all the beauty our community brings to family life”. Throughout #LVW25, there will be a range of events – online and in person – which will aim By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Dahlia Black and Crystal lead the pride parade along the esplanade in oban where rain did not dampen the spirits of around 250 hardy souls who braved the rain oban gave them a warm welcome picture kevin mcglynn LGBTQ+ News Oban – a tiny town in Scotland about two hours’ drive from Glasgow – has been named the UK’s new must-visit gay and lesbian destination Oban – a tiny town in Scotland about two hours’ drive from Glasgow – has been named the UK’s new must-visit gay and lesbian destination. The town, which has 8,500 residents, hosts Oban Lesbian Weekend – one of the country’s largest lesbian events – and Oban Pride, which promotes equality and diversi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, accuses opponents to the Scottish Gender Recognition Act as “transphobic” Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, has accused opponents to the Scottish Gender Recognition Act as “transphobic.” The Scottish politician, who was speaking to mark the 10th anniversary of gay marriage being legalised in Scotland, reflected on her attempts to push through the Gender By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Birmingham’s Eva Echo makes DIVA Power List Eva Echo, Birmingham Pride’s Head of Communications & Engagement, is an activist, blogger and speaker, focusing on trans issues and equality. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News The DIVA Power List has arrived, celebrating 100 fabulous trailblazers doing their bit for their community The DIVA Power List celebrates LGBTQI women and non-binary people across screen, music, sport and more By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Thousands celebrate international lesbian visibility day Thursday 8 October was international lesbian visibility day, which saw thousands of queer women celebrate their sexuality. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Diva and Gay Times synchronise ‘Gender Capitalist’ covers for March issues Rain Dove, who does not identify as male or female, makes history appearing simultaneously on cover of Gay Time and Diva magazines. In a publishing first, two of the UK’s leading magazines for LGBT+ people are synchronising the launch of their March 2018 issues, both of which feature activist, model By Besi • 2 min read
