Community New report documents impact of Covid-19 on Black LGBTQ+ people globally Global Black Gay Men Connect has released its inaugural report on the impact Covid-19 is having on Black LGBTQ+ people globally By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Two year countdown to Hong Kong Gay Games begins The two year countdown to Hong Kong’s Gay Games (GGHK) began on November 12, as it is due to be held in 2022 at the Hong Kong stadium. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community News BBC North West criticised for using ‘red ribbon’ to mourn Covid-19 victims on World AIDS Day BBC North West accused of reappropriating the symbol of World AIDS Day – the red ribbon – by posting a tweet and broadcasting a story on Tuesday, December 1 encouraging its viewers and followers to tie red ribbons to their Christmas trees to mourn victims of the Covid-19 pandemic. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Comment FEATURE: A Safer Haven? Peter Markham, a writer and correspondent for www.immigrationnews.co.uk, on why LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in the UK and Europe are not being believed. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
General News Mayor of Hertsmere accused of homophobia after 2014 comments resurface Rabbi and councillor Alan Plancey, who is the mayor of Herefordshire town, Hertsmere, has been accused of being anti-LGBTQ+. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Business News City’s Politicians mark World AIDS Day 2020 City’s Politicians mark World AIDS Day 2020 By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
General News Lush donates thousands to anti-trans group UK based high-street cosmetic company, Lush, has donated thousands to anti-trans group, Woman’s Place UK, through the sales of its ‘charity pots’. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts City’s LGBTQ+ choirs mark World AIDS Day 2020 Did you think the massed voices of the city’s celebrated LGBTQ+ choirs would let World AIDS Day slip by without bringing you a song or two? In a usual year, the vigil is followed by a charity fundraiser hosted by all the choirs in St Mary’s Church, Kemptown. This year, as with so many things, […] By Eric Page • 2 min read
Queer Jam Arts Vlog: Queer Jam gives Kylie’s new album, DISCO, a spin! This is Queer Jam for Gscene magazine, where we look at the fresh and the fabulous music in the LGBTQ+ scene. Whether it’s local, or sweeping the nation, we’re bringing you the best songs for your daily soundtrack! By Queer Jam • 1 min read
Community National HIV Story Trust launch ‘Candle in the Window’ initiative for World AIDS Day The National HIV Story Trust (NHST) is marking World AIDS Day 2020 by holding a virtual candlelit vigil and encouraging people to ‘come together’ by placing a virtual candle of remembrance in their window at 6pm on Tuesday, December 1. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Marking World Aids Day 2020 in Brighton & Hove We’ve rounded up what’s going on in our city and online before and on World Aids Day By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Business News Elton John addresses the impact of Covid-19 on LGBTQ+ people Elton John and husband David Furnish discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on LGBTQ+ people in their acceptance speech for the 2020 Global Impact award from the British LGBT Awards. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Law Commission review of hate crime laws: online public event Law Commission review of hate crime laws: online public event By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
General News Brighton’s Dr Sophie Cook wins British LGBT+ Award On Friday November 27, Dr Sophie Cook – the 13th most influential figure in Brighton, according to the 2019 Power 100 list – was announced as the winner of the 2020 Outstanding Contribution to LGBT+ Life award from the British LGBT Awards. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Covert magazine to launch on Saturday, December 5 Writing Our Legacy, in association with New Writing South, has announced the launch of the first edition of Covert – a literary magazine showcasing the talent of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse writers and artists. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts BBC 6 Music announce Queermas Special with Honey Dijon and more! The Queermas Special is part of the station’s Sleigh Home Rave Safe day dedicated to playing uplifting music, with some festive musical treats, on Tuesday, December 1 from 7pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Stonewall launches Rainbow Laces campaign LGBTQ+ organisation, Stonewall, launched its Rainbow Laces campaign on Thursday November 26. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Court rules non-binary people can be granted asylum The Upper Tribunal court, which handles immigration and asylum cases, explictly ruled that those at risk being persecuted for their non-binary or gender diverse identity can seek asylum in the UK. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Business News Queer Businesses Cut Ties With Boyz Amid Anti-Trans Backlash Queer Businesses Cut Ties With Boyz Amid Anti-Trans Backlash By Samantha Harman • 3 min read
General News #LGBTatSchool highlights need for anti-bullying campaigns LGBTQ+ organisation, Stonewall, asked social media users to share their experiences of being queer at school to demonstrate the serverity of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Bishop of Blackburn threatens to quit over LGBTQ+ rights Julian Tudor Henderson, the bishop of Blackburn and one of 42 serving bishops in the Church of England, has threatened to quit his position if the establishment continues to progress towards LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and teachings. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Business News Brighton & Hove to leave lockdown at Tier 2 Brighton & Hove to leave lockdown at Tier 2 By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts Feeling festive? Seaford local to show off amazing Christmas trees for TV programme Geoff Stonebanks to appear on Channel 5’s ‘Incredible Christmas Trees and How to Decorate Them’ – a festive run-down of all things Christmas tree and a showcase of them from around the world. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community THT launch Covid-safe HIV remembrance hub to mark World AIDS Day THT launches its first ever digital remembrance platform, where users can share a short dedication message to someone who has passed away or in solidarity with those living with HIV By Graham Robson • 3 min read
