Arts RC+ win award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Trans and Nonbinary Culture Participation’ On Wed 10 Nov The Federation of Gay Games recognised RC+ at their annual conference in Brighton for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Trans and Non-Binary Culture Participation’. By Contributor • 1 min read
Community LGBTQ+ fostering event on November 25 For LGBTQ+ people interested in becoming foster carers, Brighton and Hove council is hosting a virtual event on November 25 at 7 pm. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Free workshops on managing and preventing anti-LGBTQ+ harassment Hollaback! is hosting a series of free workshops to teach attendees techniques to manage and prevent anti-LGBTQ+ harassment. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News LGBTQ+ staff quitting BBC over “hostile” environment A recording obtained by VICE World News revealed that LGBTQ+ BBC staff are resigning over the broadcaster’s stance on trans rights. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
The attack occurred near Piccadilly Circus General News Woman hospitalised after homophobic attack in London A woman was left with a broken jaw after being violently assaulted in London when she refused to give a man her phone number. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Photo: Human Rights Campaign General News 2021 becomes deadliest year on record for trans Americans Marquiisha Lawrence, a 28-year-old Black trans woman, is the 45th known trans person to have been killed in the US this year. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community Vax update! Get your 1st, 2nd or booster jab at The Rainbow Hub this Saturday Get your 1st, 2nd or booster jab at The Rainbow Hub this Saturday Not had both your first Covid vaccine yet? Due your second or booster jab? This Saturday, you can get your vaccine from The Rainbow Hub in a familiar and friendly space. By Contributor • 2 min read
General News BBC quits Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme After weeks of speculation, the BBC has officially withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Anti-trans campaigners encouraging a ban on pronouns in the workplace A circle of anti-trans campaigners is contacting companies anonymously to suggest a ban on pronouns in staff email signatures. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Home Office denies detainee HIV medication for 7 days The UK Home Office is facing legal action after denying an immigration detainee vital HIV medication for 7 days. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Megan and Whitney Bacon-Evans General News Lesbian couple launch case against NHS over IVF discrimination Megan and Whitney Bacon-Evans have launched a case against NHS after they were made to pay “gay tax” to become eligible for IVF. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Lorraine Kelly backs trans rights in debate with Kathleen Stock TV presenter and LGBTQ+ ally, Lorraine Kelly, affirmed her support for the trans community during an interview with Kathleen Stock. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read