Black History Month LGBT info
October is Black History Month in the UK and here is our updated list of people and organisations, with six new additions. Can you spot… Read More »Black History Month LGBT info
2016
The Burnley Buggers’ Ball and Burnley’s Lesbian Liberator – two new plays for February 2017
Two new plays about Burnley, the forgotten battleground for gay and lesbian rights In the 1970s, Burnley was the UK’s battleground for gay and lesbian… Read More »The Burnley Buggers’ Ball and Burnley’s Lesbian Liberator – two new plays for February 2017
Tony Fenwick Receives an MBE in the New Year Honours
Tony Fenwick, CEO of Schools OUT UK, the founders of LGBT History Month, has been awarded an MBE at the request of the DfE… Read More »Tony Fenwick Receives an MBE in the New Year Honours
RIP George Michael June 25th, 1963 – December 25th 2016
We are very sorry to report the death of George Michael. Read an obituary from The Guardian here
Peter Tatchell awarded Albert Medal 2016
Inspired by US black civil rights movement to fight for LGBT freedom Acceptance of the medal dedicated to Southall Black Sisters London, UK – 29… Read More »Peter Tatchell awarded Albert Medal 2016
The EHRC (Finally) Takes parties to Task Post-Brexit
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), using its ‘statutory duty to advise government’, has written a letter to all political parties inviting them to discuss… Read More »The EHRC (Finally) Takes parties to Task Post-Brexit
Stonewall Give Advice on Trans Equality Bill December 1
In January the Women and Equalities Committee published its Transgender Equality Report. And in July the Government published its response. Now, it is being debated… Read More »Stonewall Give Advice on Trans Equality Bill December 1
Campaigners Call for a Queer Museum in London
Campaigners in London are to place pink filing cabinets at iconic venues around the capital to call for the city’s first LGBT museum. The calls… Read More »Campaigners Call for a Queer Museum in London
Stand Up 2016 week Starts In Ireland
Now in its seventh year, Stand Up Week runs this week from Nov 14 – 18. 25% of post primary schools in Ireland participated last year… Read More »Stand Up 2016 week Starts In Ireland