Events
6 photos of Akala book launch in Birmingham exploring issues of racism
Staff Reporter
May 21, 2018
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…
Poet Yrsa Daley-Ward is bringing her latest work to Birmingham
Nikki Bi
May 21, 2018
Poet, writer and LGBTQi activist Yrsa Daley-Ward is in Birmingham next week to discuss her latest book 'The Terrible'. Of mixed West Indian and West African heritage and born to a Jamaican mother…
OPINION | The heart and soul of Gay Pride
Joshua Williams
May 12, 2018
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
Staff Reporter
May 11, 2018
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
Joshua Williams
May 2, 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?
Staff Reporter
May 1, 2018
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…
Public party set for Birmingham to mark Team England Commonwealth Games “Homecoming”
Staff Reporter
April 17, 2018
Birmingham will host a spectacular open-air “Homecoming” celebration for Team England’s stars of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Victoria Square, Birmingham on Saturday, April 21. The free public party follows…
VIDEO: Birmingham 2022 | Amerah Saleh discusses her Birmingham 2022 handover poem ‘Tourist in My City’
Staff Reporter
April 13, 2018
Award-winning Birmingham spoken word artist, author and poet Amerah Saleh discusses her poem 'Tourist in My City' ahead of her live performance during the Commonwealth Games handover ceremony, which will be watched by…
5 things you need to know about Birmingham 2022 poet Amerah Saleh
Staff Reporter
April 12, 2018
Birmingham based spoken-word artist Amerah Saleh is one of five main city artists taking part in the official Birmingham 2022 handover ceremony on Sunday 15 April 2018, which will see young people and artists…
VIDEO: Brummie choreographer Rosie Kay planning Birmingham 2022 dance extravaganza
Staff Reporter
April 12, 2018
Award-winning Birmingham choreographer Rosie Kay is working non-stop to rehearse and ready the key dance performance for the official Commonwealth Games handover ceremony at the Gold Coast in Australia on Sunday. The performance will…