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Brilliant Brummies: Meet Lacey Lou, the femme queen shaping Brum’s gay scene [PRIDE SPECIAL]
Joshua Williams
May 23, 2019
Drag Queen and Fantabulosa member, Lacey Lou is the founder of Glittershit; a community based club night aimed at fun, self-expression and, of course, lots of glitter. The event has since received national attention…
The Ivy Temple Row gets rainbow-ready ahead of Birmingham Pride
Joshua Williams
May 22, 2019
As the second city prepares for Birmingham Pride 2019, one of the cities largest and most colourful events, local businesses have been turning out in force to reaffirm their commitment…
Brilliant Brummies: Meet Yshee Black – Drag star on the rise [PRIDE SPECIAL]
Joshua Williams
May 22, 2019
Yshee Black is Birmingham's self-proclaimed star on the rise, star of stage and screen and internationally ignored Drag Queen. The Kiki Queens winner has played an integral role in the…
Midlands hospices join forces for Birmingham Pride to promote care for all
Joshua Williams
May 20, 2019
Hospices from across the Midlands are joining forces for this year's Birmingham Pride to promote the message 'hospice care is for all'. Teams from seven hospices will come together to…
MP Jess Phillips locks horns with anti-LGBT equality protesters outside Anderton Park School
Staff Reporter
May 20, 2019
Yardley MP Jess Phillips clashed with protesters outside Anderton Park Primary School this morning, where activists opposing teaching of LGBT equality have continued to disrupt lessons at the Birmingham school. Tensions…
Here’s the best LGBTQ+ clubs and bars to visit during Birmingham Pride!
Joshua Williams
May 19, 2019
Hurst Street, in Birmingham’s Southside district, is home of the second city’s queer nightlife and events. Though queer nightlife in this area predominantly centres around the iconic Nightingale Club, the…
Here’s the Main Stage line-up for Birmingham Pride 2019!
Rhiannon Storer
May 19, 2019
With organisers promising the largest ever main stage, Birmingham Pride is set to welcome an incredible array of talent to the Main Stage next weekend! Following on from the carnival parade,…
PRIDE GUIDE 2019: What to expect at this year’s Birmingham Pride!
Joshua Williams
May 17, 2019
As May Bank Holiday weekend fast approaches, it can mean only one thing: the UK’s biggest two-day pride festival is returning! With a celebration of the second city’s LGBTQ+ community…
As International Day Against Homophobia is celebrated, survey finds 70% of LGBT people harassed at work
Rhiannon Storer
May 17, 2019
Nearly seven in 10 lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people have been sexually harassed at work, according to research for the Trades Union Congress revealing a “hidden epidemic”. The…
Birmingham LGBT unveils new inclusive flag for this year’s Pride celebrations
Rhiannon Storer
May 11, 2019
Birmingham LGBT will unveil its new flag this Friday (17 May) at an event to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia. The charity will be joining other national…