UK Existence & Resistance: London Trans+ Pride to march with love and rage this weekend Following a celebration of trans joy at Trans Pride Brighton, tens of thousands of people from the trans community and allies are expected to flood the streets of the capital this Saturday for London Trans+ Pride 2025. With the powerful theme Existence & Resistance, this year’s march stands as By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Spankie Jackzon to sell Drag Race prize to fund inclusive community arts centre Spankie Jackzon, the celebrated winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under season two, has announced she is parting with a cherished symbol of her victory - the winner’s sceptre - to fund a new community arts initiative in her hometown. The drag performer from New Zealand is selling By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe Christian organisations ask followers to ‘pray’ for Matthew Grech - an ‘ex-gay Christian’ prosecuted for allegedly advertising conversion practices Christian organisations, including ‘Christian Concern’ and the ‘Christian Legal Centre’ have asked their followers to ‘pray’ for Matthew Grech - an ‘ex-gay Christian’ and former contestant on X Factor Malta, after he was prosecuted for allegedly advertising conversion practices after appearing in a 2022 interview on Maltese news platform, PMnews By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News North Yorkshire Police officers banned from attending Pride events while in uniform North Yorkshire Police officers have been banned from wearing their uniforms while participating in Pride events, following a directive from Chief Constable Tim Forber. The decision comes in the wake of a High Court ruling that found Northumbria Police acted unlawfully by allowing uniformed officers to take part in a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Trans Pride Brighton 2025: A Celebration of Visibility, Solidarity and Trans Joy On Saturday, 19 July, Brighton once again became a beacon of pride and protest as thousands gathered for Trans Pride Brighton 2025 - Europe’s first and largest Trans Pride event. Now in its thirteenth year, the grassroots celebration continues to champion trans rights, visibility and community resilience. The day By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove unites to mark Zero HIV Stigma Day Jubilee Square came alive on Monday as Brighton & Hove united to mark Zero HIV Stigma Day, a powerful day of solidarity, education, and community action aimed at eradicating the stigma surrounding HIV. Organised by the Martin Fisher Foundation in collaboration with local organisations, including Lunch Positive, Terrence Higgins Trust By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture K-pop star Cherry comes out as trans In a heartfelt and courageous announcement, South Korean K-pop idol Cherry, formerly known as Ryujin, has come out as a trans woman, marking a significant moment for trans visibility in the K-pop industry. Cherry, who rose to fame as a member of the boy group Jwiiver after appearing on the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News YouGov research finds LGBTQ+ Britons feel less safe in public than straight counterparts New research from YouGov has revealed that LGBTQ+ Britons are significantly less likely to feel safe in public spaces than their heterosexual peers, with many avoiding public displays of affection due to fear of abuse. The findings show that while the Pride flag provides a sense of reassurance for many By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Stephanie Lynnette LT+P organiser. Photo by Max Siegel Pride London Trans+ Pride launch brings together celebs and community leaders ahead of historic march next week London Trans+ Pride brought together prominent activists, celebrities and advocates at the Mandrake Hotel yesterday for a powerful press launch ahead of the historic march on Saturday, 26 July. Last year's march broke records as the largest trans march in history, with over 60,000 attendees, and organisers By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Cambridgeshire councillors back motion supporting Trans Rights A majority of councillors on Cambridgeshire County Council have voted in favour of a motion affirming their support for the rights of trans and non-binary communities, in a move hailed by campaigners as a vital stand for equality. The motion, brought forward by Liberal Democrat councillor Alison Whelan, was debated By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Kate Nash announced as secret special guest at this year's Trans Pride Brighton Acclaimed British singer-songwriter Kate Nash is set to perform today at Trans Pride Brighton at Victoria Gardens, bringing both her musical talent and her outspoken activism to one of the UK’s most significant celebrations of trans lives. Nash has become an increasingly vocal ally of the trans community in By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Barack Obama champions gay friendships as pathway to empathy and kindness Former US President Barack Obama has been praised after advocating for the importance of gay friendships in fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among men. Speaking on the latest episode of IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, a podcast hosted by his wife and brother-in-law, Obama reflected on the emotional By Graham Robson • 2 min read
