‘COMING out’ is derailing the lives of some young LGBT people – thanks to a double dose of discrimination which is leaving them homeless and without help when they need it most. That’s according to a UK charity which helps young homeless people, and has found that almost a […]
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LGBTQ+ History Month: how Covid has impacted the drag community
TO celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, we spoke to inspirational drag artist Lucy Phurr from Pallion, Sunderland, on how the pandemic has affected their livelihood, what the LGBTQ+ community means to them and how we can further support them in their career. LUCY Phurr, 24, has been a drag artist since […]
Hadrian Cup 2020 tackles hate crime for 11th year running
Percy Park Rugby Football Club in North Shields are hosting their 11th annual rugby tournament this weekend in order to raise awareness of hate crime in sport. This Saturday, nineteen teams featuring 360 players from across the country will unite to take part in the Hadrian Cup Rugby Tournament, organised […]
LGBTQ+ History Week hits Newcastle University
Newcastle University is reassuring its students that equality is a priority by decorating its Armstrong building with a rainbow flag. This commemoration comes in response to international LGBTQ+ History Month, an annual celebration occurring every February which raises awareness of prejudice and promotes tolerance towards the LGBTQ+ community. The […]
Newcastle City Council placed number one on Stonewall’s Top 100 inclusive employers
Newcastle City Council has been revealed as the most inclusive employer in the UK by Stonewall. Stonewall is a LGBTQ equality charity in the UK and they release a ‘Top 100 Employers’ list each year and have been doing it for the past 16 years. The list was released today […]
The Rise of Homophobic Attacks and Incidents in the North East
There has been a significant spike in homophobic attacks and incidents in the North East. Since 2016 there has been an 80% increase, a sharp rise from 16% in 2013. From 2012 to 2014, Durham Police recorded statistics of homophobic attacks and reported a drop of reported incidents in 2013 […]