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
General News North Carolina schools increasing protections for trans students The Wake County school board, the largest school system in the US state of North Carolina, voted unanimously to extend anti-discrimination policies to transgender students. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Harvey Milk commemorated 42 years after death Friday November 27 marks 42 years since the assassination of American politician and LGBTQ+ activist, Harvey Milk, in 1978. By Rachel Badham • 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 Trans woman sues Georgia Department of Corrections after sexual assault Ashley Diamond, a 42-year-old black trans woman, is filing her second lawsuit against the Georgia Department of Corrections for being sexually assaulted multiple times after being placed in a male prison. By Rachel Badham • 2 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
