LGBTQ+ News Brighton study reveals risks facing LGBTQ+ people in immigration detention New research from the University of Brighton – funded by the Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender and the Centre for Digital Cultures and Innovation – has revealed that LGBTQ+ people continue to face harassment, bullying and deteriorating mental health while in immigration detention. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
National News Wales sets out plan to become the most LGBTQ+ friendly nation in Europe “We want to improve equality and inclusion for all LGBTQ+ people, so as a community we feel safe to be ourselves free from fear, discrimination and hate.” By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Protest at Church of England’s General Synod calls for Anglicans to allow same-sex marriage Supporters of same-sex marriage rallied outside the Church of England’s General Synod at Church House in London today as Synod members arrived to debate and vote on the issue. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Coventry and West Midlands Wolverhampton Pride to return “bigger and better than ever” in 2023 After a four-year absence, Wolverhampton Pride is returning to the city “bigger and better than ever” on Saturday, June 10 from 12 – 10pm in School Street; the heart of the city’s LGBTQ+ community. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Health Trans Can Sport announces upcoming activities for trans, non-binary and gender variant people in Brighton & Hove Activities range from wheelchair basketball to online core classes. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Peaceful protest this Wednesday when Church of England General Synod meets to “confirm its homophobic stance against LGBTQ+ people and relationships” Peter Tatchell, Director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, and Adam North, Lay Reader and Anglican LGBTQ+ campaigner, have announced a peaceful protest in London this Wednesday, February 8 at 8.30am when the Church of England General Synod meets to “confirm its homophobic stance against LGBTQ+ peopl By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton’s very first LGBTQ+ Emergency Night Shelter opens its doors The shelter is a 10-week pilot funded by the Brighton Rainbow Fund and is a partnership between LGBTQ+ charities Outside Project, Stonewall Housing and Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Galop launches the UK’s first ever dedicated helpline to support LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse. New research from the charity shows that over half (53%) of LGBTQ+ people in the UK have been subjected to sexual violence in their lives. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts New documentary musical, After the Act, examines dark days of Section 28 A new documentary musical from Breach Theatre – After the Act – examines the dark period of UK history when Section 28 prohibited the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality in schools, and the knock-on effect on the queer community today. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Brighton & Hove Libraries announce events to mark LGBT+ History Month February is LGBT+ History Month in the UK, which celebrates LGBTQ+ lives in their full diversity. Each year, Schools OUT sets a different theme and this year it’s Behind the Lens, celebrating LGBTQ+ people’s contribution to cinema and film from behind the lens. You are encouraged to look ‘Behind the By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News New podcast Memories From The Dancefloor shines a light on the history of LGBTQ+ spaces Hosted by Derry-born journalist and publicist Damian Kerlin, Memories From The Dancefloor is a brand-new podcast celebrating LGBTQ+ venues. It shines a light on the history of these incredible spaces, taking us under the rope and into the queer chaos, joy and community within them. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Birmingham Fatt Butcher’s ‘Anywhere is a Dancefloor’ to release online Anywhere is a Dancefloor is a queer music video featuring many local talents, reclaiming public spaces across Birmingham’s city centre By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
