LGBT+
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…
West Midlands Police launches pub training project to protect LGBT+ community
Harvey McDonald
May 19, 2018
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…
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…
Birmingham ‘PMT’ festival to empower women returns to Digbeth
Staff Reporter
March 5, 2018
A day of workshops, entertainment, physical training, demonstrations, refreshment and conversations to empower women is set to take place this weekend as part of International Women's Day related events. Described…
Here’s 6 photos of Owen Jones like you’ve never seen him before (Oh, those MySpace pics!)
Staff Reporter
February 2, 2018
Owen Jones. 33. Northerner. Author. Journalist. possibly. So maybe not a vampire but hard to say considering the guy never appears to age. He begs to differ. (more…)
Manchester Airport to back Birmingham Pride for next three years
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2018
Manchester Airport has announced that not only is the brand returning to back Birmingham Pride this year but they are committed to sponsoring the event for the next three years. Following last year’s…
Here’s the 12 buff ginger dudes who stripped naked to fight stigma [NSFW]
Staff Reporter
November 29, 2017
Twelve redheaded dudes have stripped totally naked to raise money for charity, while taking a stand against the stigma associated with being ginger. Often socially mocked for being very pale but for…
Brummies to walk together to fight rise in hate crimes
Staff Reporter
September 26, 2017
A community unity and diversity walk is taking place in Birmingham this month to challenge the recent rise in hate crimes in the West Midlands. Members of different ethnic, cultural…