Obituary: Roger Rees, Welsh actor dies aged 71
Welsh actor Roger Rees, star of Cheers and The West Wing, has died aged 71. Mr Rees, who was born in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, won Tony… Read More »Obituary: Roger Rees, Welsh actor dies aged 71
Biographies
ILGA strategy on trans* issues – survey
From: information@ILGA.org My name is Zhan Chiam and I am ILGA’s new Gender Identity and Gender Expression Officer. Part of my job is to develop… Read More »ILGA strategy on trans* issues – survey
Magnus Hirschfeld – The Einstein of Sex
1930’s sex researcher & LGBTI pioneer who defied the Nazis By Peter Tatchell Magnus Hirschfeld: The Einstein of sex who braved Nazi genocide to wage… Read More »Magnus Hirschfeld – The Einstein of Sex
Sheila McWattie
TRIBUTES have been paid to a campaigner, journalist and co-founder of the Free Pride festival who has died suddenly, aged 56. Sheila McWattie, of York… Read More »Sheila McWattie
Anti Whitewashing Campaign Does Daily Queer, Trans, Intersex People of Colour Hero on tumblr
#weshouldbeseen is King’s College London’s LGBTQ society’s 2015 history month campaign, in association and with support from KCLiFemsoc. #weshouldbeseen aims to highlight, address and push… Read More »Anti Whitewashing Campaign Does Daily Queer, Trans, Intersex People of Colour Hero on tumblr
Through the Eyes of Others: See How the Other Fifth Lives!
Compiled by Robert J Brown and others, Looking Through the Eyes of Others is a series of books raising issues of the wider lesbian, gay,… Read More »Through the Eyes of Others: See How the Other Fifth Lives!
Shifting Sanders
To celebrate the launch of a new bi-monthly programme, Out-takes: The Tracks of My Life, Reel Rebels Radio interviews Chair of Schools OUT UK Sue… Read More »Shifting Sanders
Armistead Maupin in conversation with Polari Magazine
Armistead Maupin in conversation with Polari Magazine – The Days of Anna Madrigal, the ninth Tales of the City novel, brings a remarkable series to a close. Christopher Bryant talks to Armistead Maupin about his fans, his Republican beginnings and his plans for life after Tales.
Obituary – Angela Clayton MBE
We’ve received the very sad news of the recent death of Angela Clayton MBE. Angela, who as a member of Prospect, was involved for many years with the TUC LGBT conference (as a delegate) and as a member of the TUC LGBT Committee. She was a powerful advocate for the rights of trans people, and was also a leading activist in the organisation Press for Change. Angela’s life will be remembered at the LGBT Conference this year
Resource: Queerbio.com
Resource: Queerbio.com – The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community. Its database lists over 5,000 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or queer, and includes artists, sports figures, politicians, entertainers, business leaders, academics, activists, and more. The database is widely international in scope and is an ideal source for research and analysis with full search and sort functionality.