General News Report: 1 in 5 teachers “uncomfortable” discussing LGBTQ+ topics To mark 18 years since Section 28 was repealed, Just Like Us has released a report on teachers’ attitudes to LGBTQ+ inclusive education. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Claire Chandler General News Australian senator calls for national ban on trans inclusion in sports Senator Claire Chandler is calling for trans girls and women to be barred from competing in sports at any level. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts November 27: Free Queer comedy show in Jubilee Library On November 27, Jubilee Library is hosting a free queer comedy show starring Will Jackson. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Clare Project, Switchboard and TransPride Brighton to host Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil on November 21 Attendees are encouraged to bring flowers, candles and signs. After listening to guest speakers, the vigil will head inside the Ledward Centre to watch a memorial video, take refreshments and reflect / socialise By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News International Olympic Committee launches new framework on TNBI inclusion In honour of Transgender Awareness Week, the IOC has announced “groundbreaking” new guidelines on TNBI inclusion in sports. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts The Rainbows Return with RC’s Xmas Concert Community choirs have been starting back up again in recent months, allowing members to meet in person and sing once again, joyfully joining voices together, rehearse and get ready for their all important Winter ( and Christmas) Concerts. Brighton’s Rainbow Chorus is no exception. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Mighty Real Visual artist Josef Cabey reflects on both the musical and personal influence that iconic singer Sylvester had on him as a young gay black man, while local historian Alf Le Flohic shares a few memories and tracks down Sylvester appearing in Brighton during the 1980s By Alf Le Flohic • 7 min read
Joanna Cherry General News MP Joanna Cherry supports trans conversion therapy SNP member Joanna Cherry is facing backlash for suggesting that trans conversion therapy should remain legal. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: The Play that goes wrong @ Theatre Royal Building up into an entirely daft crescendo of madness the entire play, cast, set and night literally starts to fall apart. It’s done with such wit and well-rehearsed charm that it looks random and ad hoc a real testament to this tightly worked and skillfully directed groups of actors who all work v By Eric Page • 3 min read
Photo: Iriss De Leon, Facebook General News 46th trans person killed in “epidemic of violence” Shortly after 2021 became the deadliest year on record for trans Americans, Jenny De Leon was violently killed in Florida on November 2. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Fran Unsworth tells LGBTQ+ staff to accept hearing views they disagree with General News LGBTQ+ BBC staff told to accept hearing views they disagree with: “That’s what the BBC is.” Head of outgoing news Fran Unsworth has told LGBTQ+ BBC staff to get used to hearing and seeing views that they do “not personally like”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Kim Petras Arts #DaleyPop: 2021 MTV EMA’s dedicated to LGBTQ+ community MTV stuck to their guns over the location of the awards to show solidarity to the LGBTQ+ community, despite Budapest’s recent passage of legislation widely condemned as anti-LGBTQ+ By Contributor • 3 min read
Arts Joe Lycett announces queer Christmas party for Channel 4 The 90-minute festival special, Mummy’s Big Christmas Do!, will feature special guests, musical performances, stand-up comedy, drag performers, and LGBTQ+ icons, celebrating all things queer By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Community LGBTQ+ fostering event on November 25 For LGBTQ+ people interested in becoming foster carers, Brighton and Hove council is hosting a virtual event on November 25 at 7 pm. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts #DaleyPop: Shakira celebrates 20 years of ‘Laundry Service’ #DaleyPop gives Shakira’s iconic album Laundry Service, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, a spin By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts 10 Questions with Divina De Campo Jason Reid puts 10 questions to seasoned British drag queen and Drag Race UK favourite, Divina De Campo – a consummate queen through and through who is currently part of a star-studded UK tour of Chicago: The Musical. They’ve also proven time and time that they’re much more than just a red wig and a By Jason Reid • 5 min read
Community News Free workshops on managing and preventing anti-LGBTQ+ harassment Hollaback! is hosting a series of free workshops to teach attendees techniques to manage and prevent anti-LGBTQ+ harassment. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News LGBTQ+ staff quitting BBC over “hostile” environment A recording obtained by VICE World News revealed that LGBTQ+ BBC staff are resigning over the broadcaster’s stance on trans rights. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
The attack occurred near Piccadilly Circus General News Woman hospitalised after homophobic attack in London A woman was left with a broken jaw after being violently assaulted in London when she refused to give a man her phone number. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Valencia announced as presumptive host city for 2026 Gay Games Valencia, Spain was chosen as a presumptive host city for the 2026 Gay Games XII at a ceremony at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton last night By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Photo: Human Rights Campaign General News 2021 becomes deadliest year on record for trans Americans Marquiisha Lawrence, a 28-year-old Black trans woman, is the 45th known trans person to have been killed in the US this year. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Gangsta Granny Theatre Royal What’s not to like about a fun, silly, life affirming show like this with a strong moral message about appreciating our older relatives before they’re gone, sharing our wild and wonderful stories from life all mixed up with some hearty farts! By Eric Page • 4 min read
Community Vax update! Get your 1st, 2nd or booster jab at The Rainbow Hub this Saturday Get your 1st, 2nd or booster jab at The Rainbow Hub this Saturday Not had both your first Covid vaccine yet? Due your second or booster jab? This Saturday, you can get your vaccine from The Rainbow Hub in a familiar and friendly space. By Contributor • 2 min read
General News BBC quits Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme After weeks of speculation, the BBC has officially withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
