Arts Don’t miss out on entering National AIDS Trust’s artwork competition National AIDS Trust’s (NAT) is inviting aspiring artists and designers to enter the inaugural Be Red Ribbon Inspired artwork competition, which runs until Monday, August 31, 2020 and is judged by Sir Antony Gormley and Sandy Nairne CBE. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Polish authorities have been restricting LGBTQ+ rights with the support of the ACLJ International News Famous figures sign letter in support of Polish LGBTQ+ community An array of public figures have signed an open letter in solidarity with the oppressed LGBTQ+ community in Poland. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts CBBC airs first trans centric show CBBC makes history by airing the first show on the channel that has a transgender protagonist: First Day. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne dead at 34 Drag queen and star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Chi Chi DeVayne (Zavion Davenport) has died at the age of 34 after being hospitalised with suspected kidney failure. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Business News Black Lives Matter – being a better LGBTQ+ ally Gscene: Black Lives Matter – being a better LGBTQ+ ally By Scene Editorial Team • 4 min read
Community OutSummit 2020 to be held online December 10-12 OutRight Action International announces the date for this year’s virtual OutSummit By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Trans Social Club to present ‘Found in Translation – In Conversation’ Trans Social Club to present free event Found in Translation – In Conversation, featuring artists included in the Found in Translation online exhibition, on Wednesday, September 9 from 7pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
The order was created by Trump Health Enforcement of anti-trans law blocked in the US The Trump administration has been blocked from enforcing a law which strips protections for transgender people facing healthcare discrimination. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
International News Update: Bronx man arrested on suspicion of murdering trans woman 21 year old Alpha Diallo is facing charges of murder after supposedly stabbing a black transgender woman – who has now been identified as 32 year old Tiffany Harris – to death in Kingsbridge Heights, New York. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
International News Polish LGBTQ+ activists rally against anti-gay protestors LGBTQ+ activists recently clashed with far right anti-queer nationalist protesters in the Polish capital of Warsaw. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Nigeria’s first lesbian feature film to be released this year The first lesbian feature film, titled ìfé, is due to be released online later this year in Nigeria, marking a milestone for LGBTQ+ cinema in Africa. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Shanghai Pride officially cancelled after a decade The annual Pride festival in Shanghai has been cancelled after 12 years, with the organisers announcing on Thursday 13 August that they were taking an indefinite break and cancelling all upcoming activities. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
