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IN PICTURES: West Midlands Police come out for Birmingham Pride 2018
West Midlands Police were donning rainbows and glitter as they came out for Birmingham Pride over the August bank holiday weekend. Officers from the force joined the colourful parade as…
30+ photos of Brummies gearing up for Birmingham Pride 2018
With Birmingham Pride taking place this Bank Holiday weekend, the city is well and truly stoked for planned fun and festivities; with the rainbow flag firmly in place across Brum…
6 photos of Akala book launch in Birmingham exploring issues of racism
BAFTA winner and social entrepreneur Akala confronted issues of race and class as part of a new book launched at Birmingham City University this evening. 'Natives: Race and Class in the…
Be You: ‘Coming Out’ for Birmingham Pride
Tens of thousands of people will descend on Birmingham’s Gay Village on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May for Birmingham Pride 2018, bringing with them more colour and diversity than ever!…
West Midlands Police launches pub training project to protect LGBT+ community
West Midlands Police has launched a new initiative aimed at tackling sex offences in the gay community - and is urging licensed venues to back the scheme by ensuring staff…
Birmingham Central Mosque gets a dome shine ahead of Ramadan
Birmingham Central Mosque in Highgate had a major clean-up operation on Wednesday, on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan. As the religious month of fasting and spirituality began…
OPINION | The heart and soul of Gay Pride
With the coming together of various communities - not just the predominant LGBTQ+ community - for Birmingham's LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations, it’s easy to forget the past struggles which have allowed us…
Aston Villa to host LGBT football sessions for trans individuals
Aston Villa Football Club are hosting a special footie session for trans individuals. Teaming up with Birmingham LGBT, Aston Villa are hosting a free trans football sessions at Villa Park's academy building.…
PRIDE GUIDE: What to expect at Birmingham Pride 2018
The UK’s biggest two-day pride festival returns to Birmingham on Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May, bringing with it a celebration of the city's LGBTQ+ community. The Bank Holiday weekend celebration will see tens…
IN PICTURES | Flatpack Festival: How does change happen?
A film screening and interactive discussion taking Brummies back to the late 60s was held at Impact Hub in Digbeth, as part of the city's Flatpack Film Festival. Working with…