Arts Powerful films set to inspire LGBT+ workers Gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) public sector workers share first-hand accounts of coming out in the workplace, as part of a drive to inspire others to have the confidence to be open about their sexual orientation. By Besi • 7 min read
In The South Stonewall and Premier League team up for LGBT+ Rainbow Laces campaign Footballers from all Premier League clubs, and a number of clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two, English Football League, Premiership Rugby and Welsh Rugby will wear rainbow laces today to support the Stonewall campaign. By Paul Gustafson • 2 min read
In The South Council’s LGBT support for schools rated among best in the country Brighton & Hove City Council named among top local authorities in the country for tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Medway Council refuse to fly Rainbow Flag for Orlando victims Medway Council urged to fly LGBT rainbow flag following Orlando nightclub shooting. An online petition has been launched to persuade Medway Council to change its mind and fly the rainbow flag at its offices in Chatham, Kent following the mass shooting at the gay nightclub, Pulse in Orlando, Florida. By Besi • 2 min read
Fundraising News Brighton Equality Walk raises over £30,000 Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) equality charity, raised more than £30,000 at its Brighton Equality Walk last month. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Brighton Council withdraws from Stonewall Equality Index Brighton & Hove Greens have voiced their “disappointment” with the Labour Council’s decision not to join the Stonewall Equality index this year. Brighton & Hove City Council, has been part of the index since it started in 2005, and has regularly been accessed as the top local authority in its commit By Besi • 5 min read
Film The Gay Word documentary now online The Gay Word, a documentary about the recent trend of using the word ‘gay’ negatively to mean rubbish, uncool, or embarrassing, is now available to watch online for free after sold-out screenings across the UK. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall hold biggest Scottish Workplace Conference to date Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity, held its Workplace Conference today, Friday, December 4, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Stonewall CEO: Ruth Hunt In The South 1 in 5 admit to making offensive remarks about LGBT people Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity, has released new research by YouGov today that shows offensive comments are frequently made about lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, but that very few people step in to challenge these slurs. The research comes ahead of Anti-Bullying Week w By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South New LGBT careers guide from Stonewall New Trans inclusive Guide includes sections on transitioning at work and features more employers than previous ten guides. Stonewall, the LGBT equality charity has launched the eleventh edition of the Starting Out guide – Britain’s national guide of LGBT-inclusive employers for lesbian, gay, bi and By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts The ‘Gay’ Word! In Britain, 99% of lesbian, gay and bisexual young people hear the word ‘gay’ used negatively while at school. 84% feel distressed when they hear it used as a synonym for rubbish or uncool, yet almost half of all 18 to 29 year olds think the term is fine to use. Why are people so divided over the ‘g By Gary Hart • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall Equality Walk 2015 Alicya Eyo and Bethany Black will host Stonewall’s flagship 10K fundraising Brighton walk. Emmerdale star Alicya Eyo and Cucumber star and comedian Bethany Black will host Stonewall’s annual 10K Equality Walk on Sunday, May 10, in Brighton. Alicya Eyo known for her portrayal of lesbian character Rub By Besi • 2 min read
