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IN PICTURES: World Aids Day 2023 vigil held in Birmingham
A vigil was held in Birmingham this evening to mark World Aids Day, remembering the lives lost to HIV and AIDS, and celebrating the lives of all who have been…
Vigil held in Birmingham remembering murdered trans teenager Brianna Ghey
A vigil has been held in Birmingham's Gay Village this evening to mourn the death of teenage trans girl Brianna Ghey. The 16-year-old - described by her family as a "much-loved" daughter,…
Birmingham vigil to be held honouring murdered trans teenager Brianna Ghey
A vigil has been planned to take place in Birmingham's Gay Village tomorrow to mourn the death of teenage trans girl Brianna Ghey. The 16-year-old - described by her family as a "much-loved" daughter,…
Solidarity vigil called in Birmingham for Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub victims
A peaceful vigil has been called in Birmingham to show solidarity with the victims of the Colorado Springs shootings, which left five people dead and many more injured. Organisers of the…
Tributes paid to prominent Birmingham HIV activist Tom Matthews, who has died age 74
Tributes have been paid to a prominent Birmingham-based HIV activist and peer mentor who died earlier this month. Tom Matthews, 74, who was one of the founders of the HIV charity…
“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…
Midlands residents show solidarity for refugees following dangerous far-right hotel raids
Residents from across the Midlands are joining forces to welcome refugees and asylum seekers to the region, after a spate of hotel invasions were carried out by "far-right thugs" hoping to to…
4 years on: Remembering how Birmingham responded to the Orlando mass shooting
Four years ago on June 12th 2016, a mass shooting in Florida, sent shockwaves around the world as 49 innocent people were shot dead at an Orlando nightclub. Gunman Omar Mateen murdered…
The ongoing struggle of Brits living with HIV, on the eve of World Aids Day
As millions around the globe mark World Aids Day on Sunday the 1st of December, an estimated 101,600 people are living with HIV in the United Kingdom. According to the…
Birmingham remembers Srebrenica genocide anniversary in hope of confronting hate and bridging divisions
A evening of events and readings to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide have taken place in Birmingham, ahead of Srebrenica Memorial Day. Organised by national charity Remembering Srebrenica, the…