News VLOG: ‘Queer I Am’ by Andrew Flewitt Andrew Flewitt shares his joy as he discovers our brilliant city. In this first episode he catches Melanie C’s gig at Chalk nightclub. By Contributor • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Nominations open for National Student Pride Awards 2022 The awards acknowledge people, from across the UK, who have made significant dedications to improving their communities. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove City Council group leaders release joint statement following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “As a City of Sanctuary we stand ready to offer our support.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Features & Longread INTERVIEW: Online gay sex shop Esmale celebrates 10 years at the ‘top’ We catch up with Esmale, the online gay sex shop which is here to make your sex life better, and to bring you and your partner closer together By Contributor • 5 min read
Community News West Midlands Police investigating homophobic attack in Birmingham West Midlands Police are currently investigating a report of homophobic comments made to a man in the early hours of Saturday, February 19. The incident occurred in the Gay Village, on Lower Essex Street between the Fox Bar and the Nightingale Club. West Midlands Police they explained in a statement By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall releases list of UK’s Top 100 LGBTQ+ inclusive employers LGBTQ+ equality charity Stonewall has announced its Top Global Employers for 2022, which is is compiled from the Workplace Equality Index (WEI) – the tool for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Global management consulting company Bailey & French choose the Sussex Beacon as its quarterly charity partner On this occasion, the team at Bailey & French have been working hard to source donations of items to sell at a car boot sale at Brighton Racecourse on Sunday, February 27. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove Pride launches Culture ConneX Culture ConneX is a brand-new initiative from Brighton & Hove Pride for 2022 – a ground-breaking programme combining curated and open access creative activities for all to enjoy. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News National Student Pride launches new podcast – Queering The Air Queering the Air is headed by National Student Pride student committee members Celine Ponio Bagtas and Reagan Spinks, and focuses on platforming less privileged voices within the UK’s LGBTQ+ community By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Everyman Cinema marks LGBT+ History Month with artist exhibition in aid of Stonewall The exhibition will draw to a close on Thursday, February 24 with Everyman hosting a charity gala night auctioning the artwork to attendees in aid of LGBTQ+ rights charity, Stonewall. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health New study to investigate the effectiveness of an online LGBTQ+ training course A new study led by the University of Birmingham will evaluate the effectiveness of an online training programme for improving social workers’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs when working with LGBTQ+ young people. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News ‘Being Black in Porn’ wins Best Documentary from ReelOut Queer Film Festival Being Black in Porn follows the lives of four gay men of colour as they navigate their way in the competitive and often complicated adult film industry. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
