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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Thousands of people lined the streets to enjoy the Birmingham Pride parade on Saturday

Thousands welcome Birmingham Pride as LGBTQ+ festival returns bigger and better than ever

Thousands of people have taken to the streets to celebrate the return of Birmingham Pride this weekend, after the event was twice postponed due to the COVID pandemic. Following a hiatus of 28 long months since its last live event, the LGBTQIA+ festival launched with a spectacular parade starting in Victoria Square before making its way to the…

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Two young revellers smiling at Pride

IN PICTURES: “Out and proud” as equal love championed at Birmingham Pride 2013

Thousands of people descended on central Birmingham this weekend to celebrate equal love, as costumes, colour and political protest dominated Birmingham Pride weekend. Armed with placards and banners demanding the recognition of same-sex marriage; activists, politicians, and revellers took to the streets to march for equality before celebrating the diversity and visibility of the city’s…

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