Community News Keith Kerr, 1946-2020: A personal recollection I’m sure that all of us who knew Keith have different experiences of this big man who loved colourful clothes and whom Covid has unfairly taken from us so suddenly. By Contributor • 2 min read
General News Trans woman found dead in Georgia Kimberly Patricia Cope, a 40-year-old black trans woman, was found dead on Baxter Street in Athens, Georgia (US) on December 27 2020. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Manchester Pride 2018 General News Manchester opens first LGBTQ+ homeless shelter 2021 has seen the opening of The Riverside Housing Project in Manchester city centre, which provides accommodation for homeless LGBTQ+ people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Lunch Positive achievements in 2020 celebrated in Sussex-wide report During 2020, HIV lunch group Lunch Positive supported more people in more ways than ever before, and the successes of their unique Covid response appear in a new strategic report published by the Sussex Health & Care Partnership. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community The Clare Project service update Due to Tier 4 restrictions, trans support and social group The Clare Project is having to temporarily suspend mini meet ups and walks for the coming weeks but from next week (providing things don’t change) can still offer 1-2-1 urgent support outside at request and depending on availability. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community THT announces series of wellbeing webinars Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) will be running a series of four interactive peer support webinars in January 2021 for people living with HIV to kick start the new year and live well. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Trans women win Indian election Two trans women were elected to their local governments in India on December 30, as the LGBTQ+ community is becoming increasingly visible in the country. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
PV Business News The Rona Ravers and the sinking circuit party The sinking ship was referred to as “The Boston G Party.” The jokes were writing themselves. By Alex Klineberg • 2 min read
General News Eddie Izzard praises Jenner and Cox 58-year old comedian Eddie Izzard, who recently requested to be referred to by she/her pronouns, praised trans celebrities, Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
International News Republican senator launches attack on trans youth US Republican senator, Mike Lee of Utah, has launched an attack on trans youth playing sports alongside other children. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Ran Yinxiao Arts Chinese filmmaker advocates for LGBTQ+ visibility The maker of the 2020 film, Forbidden Love in Heaven, highlighted the importance of queer visibility in the country where LGBTQ+ topics are rarely discussed. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Krakow funds LGBTQ+ shelter Officials in Krakow, Poland, have funded a shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ people despite government hostility towards the queer community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
