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How the West Midlands is marking Refugee Week 2019
Staff Reporter
June 14, 2019
Refugee Week takes place every year across the world in the week around World Refugee Day on the 20 June. In the UK, Refugee Week is a nationwide programme of…
EXCLUSIVE: Muslim who led Birmingham Pride parade “assaulted” and ejected by SIX security guards during event
Staff Reporter
May 28, 2019
A prominent LGBT Muslim campaigner who co-led this weekend's Birmingham Pride parade alongside Parkfield School teacher Andrew Moffat and fellow Muslim activists was kicked out of the main event by…
10+ photos of daring Drag Queens during Birmingham Pride! đ„
Joshua Williams
May 26, 2019
Celebrations for this yearâs Birmingham Pride are well underway. Embracing the theme of, âLove Out Loudâ, this yearâs crowd have shown up with some stellar, unapologetic looks. Pride is known…
Olly Alexander on No Outsiders: “We need to show our solidarity with Muslim LGBT people!”
Rhiannon Storer
May 26, 2019
A music superstar has waded into the 'No Outsiders' row over protests being held outside schools across Birmingham. Olly Alexander, frontman for British synth-pop band Years and Years, delivered an impassioned…
Police chiefs stand firm to defend LGBTQ+ community
Joshua Williams
May 26, 2019
With ongoing protests at schools in Birmingham following the âNo Outsidersâ programme, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamiesonâs involvement in this years Birmingham Pride parade aimed to reaffirm…
15+ inspiring photos of queer Muslims owning Pride! đ„
Rhiannon Storer
May 25, 2019
Birmingham Pride this year is all about diversity - especially for representing people of colour and other ethnic minorities in Birmingham. The event has made history with Muslim groups leading…
Mayor Andy Street reaffirms city’s support to ‘No Outsiders’ programme
Joshua Williams
May 25, 2019
In a historic Birmingham Pride, thousands of revellers lined the streets of Birmingham city centre to watch Andrew Moffat, and local Muslim community groups, lead the Pride parade. At its launch, Andy Street condemned…
15 incredible moments from the Birmingham Pride parade 2019!
Rhiannon Storer
May 25, 2019
It's a celebration of love, tolerance, and diversity at Birmingham Pride 2019. Now in its 23rd year, it is the UKâs biggest two-day LGBT event, with the most iconic moments coming…
Moffat, Muslims and Mardi Gras: Thousands turn out for record-breaking Birmingham Pride!
Joshua Williams
May 25, 2019
Now entering its 23rd  year, it is of no surprise that, year on year, Birmingham Pride has continued to grow and expand - and this year is no different. This years…
7 photos of sexually-charged street art that’s appeared in Brum ahead of Pride celebrations
Staff Reporter
May 24, 2019
A massive risquĂ© mural has appeared in Southside to celebrate Birmingham Pride 2019, which takes place this May Bank Holiday weekend. Birmingham street artist Gent48 is behind the huge new wall art, which has the word 'BRUM' taking…