Pride
Four of the UK’s largest Pride events – Birmingham, Brighton, London and Manchester – have announced they are “collectively suspending political party participation in our Pride events” in a joint statement, adding they “come together today in unequivocal solidarity with our trans community”. The st
Community News
Hi everyone, I’m Leslie Pumm, and I’m proud to step into my role as CEO of the Pride Community Foundation – and just as proud to announce that Scene, Brighton & Hove’s iconic LGBTQ+ magazine, has officially joined our Foundation’s family. Born and raised in Berlin to an American dad and German mum
Pride
A new festival, United in Pride, has launched, bridging the two weeks between Trans Pride Brighton and Brighton & Hove Pride and bringing together the diverse voices, talents, and spirit of Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities. Spearheaded by Brighton & Hove Pride, Trans Pride Brighton and Brighton
Promoted
Brighton & Hove City Council is flying trans flags from Hove and Brighton town halls in honour of Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV) today, Monday, March 31. Trans Day of Visibility is marked annually to celebrate the bravery, resilience, joy and accomplishments of Trans, Nonbinary and Intersex (TNBI) f
HIV
Terrence Higgins Trust’s annual auction returns on March 31, bringing together artworks from some of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists. Hosted at Christie’s London, with select pieces available for bids online, this landmark charity auction has raised over £5 million for the UK’s lead
Pride
Brighton & Hove Pride, the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ Pride festival, has appointed a new digital agency to handle its global activity. Spekk, which has offices in London and Barcelona, will now work closely with Pride to boost attendance at Pride in the Park through a more strategic approach to paid soci
LGBTQ+ News
Marking what would have been Terry Higgins’ 80th birthday, Queer Britain will host the Terry Higgins Memorial Quilt. The quilt was produced by Terrence Higgins Trust and the Quilters’ Guild and will be on display in London at the UK’s first and only LGBTQ+ museum from June 11 -15. Since opening its
Pride
Eastbourne Pride, which is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for the LGBTQ+ community and allies in Eastbourne, is to return this year on Saturday, July 19. Organisers say: “Our mission is to celebrate diversity, embrace individuality, and create an engaging space where
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A Texas state bill, filed by Republican Tom Oliverson, could charge trans people with “gender identity fraud”, making it illegal to identify as trans on official documents and potentially leading up to two years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000. The bill would make it a state jail felony if a per
LGBTQ+ News
A church has been criticised for its “disturbingly homophobic” beliefs by organisers of Stafford Pride after it was given permission to move into a former cinema in the town. Led by pastor Enoch Adeboye, who has previously called homosexuality evil and said gay marriage could bring about the end of
Community News
Drag queen Orla Nothin’ has announced she is running five marathons across five countries – France, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales – over the next twelve months to raise funds for multiple charities, including HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust. Orla said: “I’m so excited for this challenge,
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New Yorkers came together on Saturday, March 8 to call for the preservation of equal rights among the LGBTQ+ and transgender communities after the brutal killing of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man. The March for Justice for Sam began in Washington Park late morning before proceeding to