LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove City Council Fostering Team to host LGBTQ+ fostering information session on Thursday, November 21 The Brighton & Hove City Council Fostering Team is inviting people from LGBTQ+ communities to find out about fostering on Thursday, November 21 at 7pm. This introduction to fostering, which takes place on Microsoft Teams, will be an opportunity to chat to experienced foster carers about making a dif By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Brighton’s trans communities and allies to mark Trans Day of Remembrance at Fabrica Today, November 17 On Sunday, November 17 from 11.30am-2pm, Brighton’s trans community and allies will gather together to mark Trans Day of Remembrance, a day to commemorate trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people who are targeted and killed for living authentically and courageously. This year’s event, whi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Denzel Washington, star of Gladiator II, reveals a same-sex kiss was ultimately cut from the film Denzel Washington, star of Gladiator II, has revealed a same-sex kiss was ultimately cut from the film. “I kissed the man in the film, but they took it out, they cut it, I think they got chicken,” Washington revealed in an interview with Gayety. “Yeah, I kissed the guy full on the lips and I […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Survivors’ Network and Sussex Police drop in for those wanting to gain information about reporting sexual offences to the police The Survivors’ Network and Sussex Police have set up a drop in for anyone over the age of 18 wanting to gain information about the options of reporting sexual offences to the police. The drop in is anonymous (in line with confidentiality and safeguarding policies) and is solely for people to gain in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Fans of ‘Monsters’ star Cooper Koch go wild for twin brother, who also happens to be gay Fans of model-turned-actor Cooper Koch, who steamed up screens with his portray of Erik Menendez in Netflix film Monsters, have been thirsting on social media after it was discovered he has a paternal twin, Payton Koch, who also happens to be gay. Before Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, C By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Galop launches appeal in response to a 35% increase in domestic violence referrals during winter period Galop, the national LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity, has launched an appeal in response to a 35% increase in domestic violence referrals during the winter period. According to Galop, this winter, “thousands of LGBTQ+ people will have no choice but to return to homes where they once faced abuse, violence a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Cape Town to host World Pride in 2028 Cape Town has been selected to host World Pride 2028, marking a historic moment for South Africa and the LGBTQ+ community, as it becomes the first African city to celebrate the prestigious event. WorldPride is an international event that celebrates LGBTQ+ pride, promoting equal rights and visibility By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Congregants support music director after he’s fired from church for being in same-sex marriage Fred Szczepanski, a beloved longtime music director at a northern Michigan church, has been fired just a few months before his retirement after officials learned he was in a same-sex marriage. Following the announcement, congregants carried signs outside the church that said: ‘All? Are Welcome’, ‘Go By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Dutch darts player Michael van Gerwen sticks up for trans darts star Noa-Lynn van Leuven Michael van Gerwen told trans darts star Noa-Lynn van Leuven to ignore the crowd after the 28-year-old was booed during Saturday night’s clash. Prior to the match, which was won by van Gerwen, the Dutch darts player launched a staunch defence of van Leuven, making it clear he didn’t care about his r By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News World AIDS Day: Alan Spink, community services manager at local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon and supporter of National AIDS Trust Alan Spink, community services manager at local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, is also a supporter of National AIDS Trust, the UK’s HIV rights charity. Alan answers a few questions ahead of this year’s World AIDS Day, which takes place Sunday, December 1. What do you do for a living? I work as a com By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Man responsible for death of “open, loving and sparkly” trans advocate Meghan Riley Lewis convicted of just second-degree assault The prosecution has said they are “disappointed and saddened” after the man responsible of shooting and killing “open, loving and sparkly” trans advocate Meghan Riley Lewis was convicted of just second-degree assault. Brian Delen, 48, shot 57-year-old Lewis in late December 2023 after reportedly mak By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News RAF veteran to honour members of the LGBTQ+ community in the armed forces on Remembrance Sunday RAF veteran Bryan Timberlake, 91, will honour members of the LGBTQ+ community in the armed forces by laying a special wreath in Watford on Remembrance Sunday. The veteran, who spent many years performing as a drag-queen under the name of Tina Lake, said he was “very honoured” to represent people who By Graham Robson • 1 min read
