Renowned human rights activist Peter Tatchell joined LGBTQ+ protesters from Commonwealth countries in Birmingham

LGBTQ+ Commonwealth protest held in Birmingham during Queen’s Baton Relay

Protests were held today as the Queen’s Baton arrived at Aston Hall in Birmingham on its final stop before entering Alexander Stadium for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony this evening. Around 50 activists from the LGBTQ+ community lined the route in Aston, calling out “state-sanctioned homophobia” in the 35 Commonwealth member states that criminalise homosexuality.

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Joshua Williams has been selected to carry the Queen's Baton as part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

LGBTQ activist Joshua Williams to carry Queen’s Baton ahead of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

A young social justice activist who has battled homelessness, mental health struggles and bullying, has been selected to carry the Queen’s Baton ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Joshua Williams has been chosen by the University of Birmingham to be an official batonbearer during the Queen’s Baton Relay.

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Hippodrome Square is being temporally painted before the start of the Commonwealth Games

Calls for temporary rainbow decoration of Hippodrome Square to be made permanent

After plans for a £9.5million new look for a flagship section of Birmingham’s Southside district fell through, the area has been temporarily decked out in rainbow colours which have led to people asking for the eye-popping feature to become permanent.   Although the current street surface decorations are temporary – put in place ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2022 –…

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Brummie drag legend Ginny Lemon will be showcasing their talents at Manchester Pride

Brummie drag queen Ginny Lemon joins line-up for Manchester Pride Festival

Drag Race superstar and all round loveable rogue Ginny Lemon has joined an incredibly diverse line-up for the Manchester Pride Festival, taking place in August. Everyone’s favourite lemon-tinged cabaret drag act will be taking their unique persona (and dog show) to the city as part of exciting festivities revolving around Manchester Pride.

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Cllr Ian Ward, Crime Commissioner Simon Foster and Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street issue joint statement "‘Hate will not win"

“Hate will not win” say city leaders after horrific homophobic attacks in Brum

After recent weeks and days which have seen violent and horrific homophobic attacks in Birmingham a joint statement has been released by city leaders to show solidarity and support for the LGBTQI+ community. The verbal and physical abuse suffered by Birmingham’s LGBTQI+ community has left people terrified and frightened to venture out for fear of being on…

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