Queen’s Baton Relay – I Am Birmingham

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

Staff ReporterJuly 28, 2022July 31, 202201 mins

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.

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

Staff ReporterJuly 10, 2022August 2, 202201 mins

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.