Aja caught up with I Am Birmingham at Birmingham Pride

INTERVIEW: Aja on Birmingham Pride, her Drag Race elimination and choking on burritos!

Prior to her debut performance on the Birmingham Pride main stage, I Am Birmingham caught up with RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar and recording artist Aja to talk about her first Pride outside of the US and her fabulous Drag Race stint! Aja is known for her brutal honesty, infectious charisma and stellar dance performances, which make…

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West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson pictured alongside the city's police forces

Police chiefs stand firm to defend LGBTQ+ community

With ongoing protests at schools in Birmingham following the ‘No Outsiders’ programme, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson’s involvement in this years Birmingham Pride parade aimed to reaffirm the commitment of West Midlands Police to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. In a display of solidarity with the city’s LGBTQ+ community, and 50 years on…

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West Midlands Mayor Andy Street with 'No Outsiders' creator and teacher Andrew MOffat at Birmingham Pride 2019

Mayor Andy Street reaffirms city’s support to ‘No Outsiders’ programme

In a historic Birmingham Pride, thousands of revellers lined the streets of Birmingham city centre to watch Andrew Moffat, and local Muslim community groups, lead the Pride parade. At its launch, Andy Street condemned the ongoing protests happening in schools such as Parkfield Community School and gave the city’s support to the programme and to the promotion of equality through education….

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The Birmingham Pride team with teacher Andrew Moffat and SEEDS equality campaigner Saima Razzaq

Muslims to lead Birmingham Pride parade for first time in event’s 22-year history

Muslims will be launching Birmingham Pride celebrations for the first time in the event’s history as they march alongside prominent gay school teacher Andrew Moffat at the very front of this year’s parade. While Moffat has been selected to front the Pride parade this weekend, event organisers are adamant he will be flanked by LGBT+ Muslims and…

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Brilliant Brummies: Meet Lacey Lou, the femme queen shaping Brum’s gay scene [PRIDE SPECIAL]

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 and has been named one of the country’s top LGBTQ+ attractions. We caught up with the with the woman behind the event ahead of Birmingham Pride to find…

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