LGBT+ History Month UK

Kenya transgender rights victory hailed as African first QNews LGBTIQA+ News

it's so nice to see what a functioning judiciary looks like

"A transgender woman in the East African nation of Kenya has won a landmark court victory in which the judge not only found in her favour, but ordered the government to pass a Transgender Protection Rights Act."

fuck yeah

Why Did National Geographic Disappear Its Own Documentary About A Queer Climate Scientist? | Defector If you’re not a particular kind of mountain sports nerd, you might not be familiar with the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. But for people who live their lives in the overlapping circl...

Sharing natgeo stories after they erased an entire goddamn documentary about a queer climate scientist is jusf… ugh

I know plenty of good people work there, I know some of them, but like, we’re just pretending this never happened?

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Brandy Schillace in conversation with C.N. Lester - Gower St Join us to hear about the history of a daring team of sexologists who built the first trans clinic in the shadow of the Third Reich.

Are you in #London? I will be there Oct 16 in conversation with @cnlester.bsky.social about #trans #history and the Weimar era Institute built by Hirschfeld—we have always been, we will remain, we shall overcome 🏳️‍⚧️

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LGBT pupils: Research removed from Department of Education website The Department of Education commissioned the research on the experience of LGBT pupils, which was published in September 2017.

Research on LGBT pupils removed from Stormont's education department website

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Anthony Delaney isn't on here, so here's a shout-out for his new book, Queer Georgians - published today! It looks fabulous . . . 🌈📚🗃️

www.penguin.co.uk/books/460692... @doubledaybooks.bsky.social

There's an online event with AD and @thegozfather.bsky.social (The National Archives) on 17 Sept . . .

Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis' legacy of welcome Pope Leo XIV has met with one of the most prominent advocates for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church. The Rev.

Pope Leo XIV met with one of the most prominent advocates for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church. The Rev. James Martin said Leo told him that he intended to continue Pope Francis’ policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church and encouraged him to keep up his advocacy.

‘They had everything, then nothing’: the prodigies the art world forgot Robert Colquhoun and Bobby MacBryde were once the golden boys of London’s art scene – photographed in Vogue, filmed by Ken Russell and lauded by Francis Bacon. So why did they vanish into obscurity?

"The world is burning. Fascism is rising. Countries are falling. And we’re on the brink of incredible technological change, which will either be the end of everything or a new beginning. So, who needs artists?"

I've written about what it takes to make art & live bravely.

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Brand new NOTCHES post out now!

Read Urning: Queer Identity in the German Nineteenth Century by Douglas Pretsell here: wp.me/p6JJ6S-4Px

#historyofsexuality #Germanhistory #queerhistory

Florida locals defy Ron DeSantis by restoring Pulse rainbow crosswalk People took matters into their own hands after the commemorative crosswalk was removed, and drew it back onto the ground.

“Florida Locals Defy Ron DeSantis By Restoring Pulse Rainbow Crosswalk”

Well done, Florida locals, well done!

Pulse Memorial's rainbow crosswalk removed overnight in Orlando A rainbow crosswalk in Orlando, Florida, that was part of the city’s Pulse Memorial was removed by the state overnight.

A rainbow crosswalk in Orlando that was part of the city’s Pulse Memorial was painted over by the state last night at the order of Ron DeSantis.

The memorial honored the 49 people fatally shot by a gunman at the Pulse LGBTQ nightclub in 2016 — the largest mass shooting in the country at the time.

Meta appoints anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist Robby Starbuck as AI bias advisor Robby Starbuck has been appointed as an AI bias advisor at Meta with the goal of making the company's chat bot less "woke."

"Meta appoints anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist Robby Starbuck as AI bias advisor" www.advocate.com/news/meta-ro...

‘Sex reversal’ is surprisingly common in birds, new study suggests Survey of five Australian avians finds numerous discordant individuals, including a genetically male bird that had laid an egg

Sex-reversal in birds (genetically male/female but appear female/male) is surprisingly common. Best detail: A genetically male bird called a laughing kookaburra had recently laid an egg. (1/2)

By @phiejacobs.bsky.social on @science.org

The Irish author has described himself as a "terf".
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Stephen Fry to narrate documentary on iconic UK gay neighbourhood Stephen Fry is narrating a documentary about the Soho, the iconic gay neighbourhood in the heart of London.

Stephen Fry to narrate documentary on iconic UK gay neighbourhood

Don Leon, by unknown
An apology of homosexuality in the form of a long poem, from the first half of the 19th c.
(Reader's discretion advised)

The Telegraph's M&S trans shop assistant tall tale turned into a malicious game of telephone... Who needs proof when you got vibes?

On how a story mutates as it spreads across the British media…

The Telegraph's M&S trans shop assistant tall tale turned into a malicious game of telephone...

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Great history thread and & lots of parralels between Section 28 & present day attacks on trans rights.

While it's human and fair to feel deeply frustrated at fighting the same battles of decades ago all over again, seeing how similar storms have been weathered in the past can give us hope.

The incredible story of the first man in Britain to come out publicly as gay In 1960, Roger Butler wrote a letter that publicly exposed him as gay, while it was illegal. His story is an untold part of LGBTQ+ history.

The incredible, almost-forgotten story of the first man in Britain to come out publicly as gay

10 Things I Learnt When Talking about LGBTQ Data Based on questions asked by audiences, conversations that followed and subsequent messages on social media, here is my list of ten things I have learnt about LGBTQ data since publishing a book all …

Since publishing Rainbow Trap in June, I've been sharing ideas from the book across the UK and getting a feel for what ideas about LGBTQ data resonate with audiences and what ideas fall flat.

Here's my list of 10 things I've learnt when talking about LGBTQ data 👇

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New archive celebrates queer "Godfather of Intersectionality" Bayard Rustin A new digital archive is being set up to preserve the legacy of Bayard Rustin, a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement.

The digital archive will comprise articles, photographs, videos, and speeches that showcase and honour Rustin's extensive career and activism.
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Pride pioneer to receive honorary doctorate for LGBT campaigning Ted Brown has been campaigning for LGBT rights since the age of 20.

🌈 Pride trailblazer Ted Brown, 75, to receive an honorary doctorate 🎓 A powerful recognition of a lifetime spent fighting for LGBTQ+ rights and dignity 💪🏾👏

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly4xx1zzj5o

Mariah Carey wearing a "Protect The Dolls" jacket while performing at Brighton Pride

Queer Georgians: in conversation with Anthony Delaney Join historian and broadcaster Anthony Delaney discussing his new book, Queer Georgians.

On 17 September 2025, I'll be chatting with Anthony Delaney about his excellent new book Queer Georgians. You can register for this online event via the link. www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/eve...

Announcing the Finalists for the 37th Annual Lambda Literary Awards This year marks 37 years

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Lambda Literary Awards! lambdaliterary.org/2025/07/anno...