Community News Trans Rights Protest to take place at Downing Street on Friday, August 6 from 1pm The protest will demand improvements to trans healthcare waiting times, an end to the government’s placating of anti-trans hate groups, and meaningful changes being made to better support the trans community By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Trans art installation to be placed in Trafalgar Square An art piece composed of 850 facial casts of trans people is due to be installed in London’s Trafalgar Square in 2024. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Nail your public speaking with Aneesa Chaudhry Scene magazine catches up with confidence coach and Rainbow Chorus musical director Aneesa Chaudhry about her new course, which begins on Wednesday, July 7. By Jaq Bayles • 3 min read
General News Gay man murdered in Mexico A young gay man was tortured and killed in Mexico after revealing that he was living with HIV at a party. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Tell QueenSpark Books your story for new celebration book To mark its 50th anniversary, QueenSpark Books will be publishing a landmark book comprising 50 stories, and is looking for tales, anecdotes and reminiscences from Brighton residents By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News BBC Arabic accused of platforming anti-LGBTQ+ views A new report has found BBC Arabic has been platforming homophobic views to its audience of 42 million. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Queer self-defence and art workshops for Hackney residents this summer Learn about the history of art and queer protest in Hackney and make your own placard, or take part in LGBTQ+ self-defence class, where you can get fit and have fun By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Four US states sued over anti-trans sports laws The Human Rights Campaign is taking legal action against Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee for passing anti-trans bills. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Biden administration sets up group to address needs of trans Americans The White House has announced the formation of a governmental group that will be working to advance the rights of trans Americans. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Photo: John McLellan General News Two boys face homophobic abuse in Basildon Police in Basildon are investigating an incident in which two teen boys were harassed by a group of 20 people. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Brighton Council remembers the Stonewall Riots Brighton Council to fly Inclusive Rainbow Flag for three days from Monday 28 June to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts Brighton Fringe & LGBTQ+ film screenings extended Brian Butler finds more reasons to be cheerful as Fringe and film festival are extended By Brian Butler • 2 min read
