LGBTQ+ News Brighton Bear Weekend saddened by the passing of Mx. Brighton Bear. “As a non-binary bear, Antoni not only embodied our values as an inclusive organisation, but also demonstrated how to live life to the fullest.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Sussex Beacon patron, Jill Nalder, to walk BAFTA red carpet “We would like to wish Jill and the entire cast of It’s A Sin every success at the BAFTAs on Sunday.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton councillors asked to agree i360 loan restructure A report prepared for the next Policy and Resources committee on May 12 details proposals that “aim to get the council’s loan repaid as quickly as possible while giving the i360 a sustainable future”. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Ledward Centre is open! The Ledward Centre (TLC), the south of England’s only LGBTQ+ centre, has announced that the first phase of the fit out is complete, on time and in budget. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
News Labour councillor criticises Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council for ‘turning blind eye’ to Saudi Arabia trip Labour has criticised the reaction of the Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council to news that the CEO of the Royal Pavilion & Museum Trust recently took a trip to Saudi Arabia, as part of Nadine Dorries MP’s cultural exchange initiative. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Samir H Arts Elska shares the queer bodies and voices of the men of Bern, Switzerland This is Elska’s first time in Switzerland; a beautiful country full of beautiful people that are presented in a beautiful publication through a combination of intimate photography and honest storytelling. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News YouGov poll shows majority of Welsh people support a ban on trans conversion therapy in Wales New YouGov polling shows majority support for banning conversion therapy for both sexual orientation and gender identity in Wales. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News Acquittal of police officers in Greek LGBTQ+ activist killing ‘beggars belief’, say Amnesty Zak Kostopoulos, queer activist and drag artist, was brutally beaten by two men after entering a jewellery shop in central Athens in 2018. According to Amnesty International, footage showed four police officers using unnecessary force to arrest the activist as he lay dying. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News The DIVA Power List has arrived, celebrating 100 fabulous trailblazers doing their bit for their community The DIVA Power List celebrates LGBTQI women and non-binary people across screen, music, sport and more By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Todrick Hall pays homage to the art of vogueing in ‘Pre-Madonna’ Powerhouse entertainer Todrick Hall has released Pre-Madonna, an uplifting dance anthem taken from his forthcoming album Algorhythm, prior to performing at Brighton & Hove Pride on Saturday, August 6. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Comment OPINION: What Do Queers Want? by Jason Thomas-Fournillier The gay agenda aims to identify and rescue LGBTQ+ people from oppressive conditions in which they live in. By Contributor • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News You’re invited to take part in LGBTQ+ Substance Use and Treatment Experiences survey! The research study will explore drug and alcohol use and experiences of treatment in the UK’s LGBTQ+ population By Graham Robson • 2 min read
