Hate crime numbers at all time high against sexual orientation
Acacia Liu
The fatal stabbing of Brianna Ghey two weeks ago has highlighted the topic of hate crime and violence against LGBT people. According to the Home Office, reports of hate crime…
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LGBT TV programmes to watch
Phebe Williams
Seeing characters like themselves in mainstream media helps queer kids feel less alone, but it also provides education and understanding for the adults who support them. TV shows that build…
How far have we come in achieving LGBT equality in society and legislation?
Jude Currie
We all know that LGBT rights have made long leaps and bounds in recent times, however what exactly has changed since the dark days of homosexuality being an arrestable offence,…
Four famous LGBT sportspeople
Charlie Evans
Sport has been a pioneering way for members of the LGBT community to spread inclusivity through being themselves. Some have used their profile to change society for the better. Here…
The best gay nightclubs in London
Casey M Harding
London’s LGBT scene has been full of vibrant venues offering safe spaces to be yourself for decades. The heartland of LGBT nightlife is located in Soho but you’l find brilliant…
Four books to read during LGBT history month
Wincent Hein
Writing is one the best sources for LGBTQ people to have their voices heard, as such we have compiled a collection of books that make for an excellent read this…
LGBT impactful sporting moments
Munir Sulaiman
In recent years, the LGBT sporting community has grown and with this growth, there have been many impactful moments that have affected the sporting world. Tom Daley waving pride flag…
What is Section 28?
Georgia McJannett-Smith
Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988, introduced by Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government, stated that a local authority “shall not promote homosexuality or publish material with the intention of…
Liveblog - Celebrating LGBT History Month
Good morning KU community and welcome to our live blog covering LGBT History Month. We’ll be honouring famous figures, exploring history and you can test your knowledge in our quiz.…
What does the ‘A’ stand for?
Leah Kellman
Most people think that the A in LGBTQIA+ stands for ally, but it stands for some of the more overlooked queer communities: asexuals, aromantics and agender. What is asexuality? Asexuality…