Martin Monahan – I Am Birmingham

LGBTQ+ magazine Midlands Zone set to fold following COVID-19 pandemic circulation woes

Staff ReporterAugust 31, 2020January 4, 202101 mins

Popular Birmingham magazine Midlands Zone is set to close amid economic struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the knock-on effect of subsequent lockdowns and tier restrictions. Serving the LGBTQ+ community as its primary audience, publishers of the Birmingham-based title have announced the regional print edition will cease, as circulation and advertising becomes almost impossible in light…

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

Staff ReporterMay 23, 2019May 23, 201901 mins

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…