6 photos of Akala book launch in Birmingham exploring issues of racism
BAFTA winner and social entrepreneur Akala confronted issues of race and class as part of a new book launched at Birmingham City University this evening. ‘Natives: Race and Class in the […] The post 6...
View ArticleCity specialists take stress advice skills to European conference
A Birmingham-based organisation geared towards raising the profile of people with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism has taken part in a new European conference placing a spotlight on the disorders. Social...
View ArticleBe You: ‘Coming Out’ for Birmingham Pride
Tens of thousands of people will descend on Birmingham’s Gay Village on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May for Birmingham Pride 2018, bringing with them more colour and diversity than ever! […] The post Be...
View ArticleBirmingham graduates land starring roles in Malaysian fairy tale opera
Four Malaysian graduates from Birmingham City University’s Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the UK are starring in an operatic version of the Brothers Grimm’s 1893 fairy tale ‘Hansel and Gretel’,...
View ArticleREVIEW | Solo: A Star Wars Story – The odds are stacked against it, I fear
[WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS] Firstly, I have to admit that this review will be somewhat tainted by the event of my viewing it, which I think is relevant to […] The post REVIEW | Solo: A...
View Article30+ photos of Brummies gearing up for Birmingham Pride 2018
With Birmingham Pride taking place this Bank Holiday weekend, the city is well and truly stoked for planned fun and festivities; with the rainbow flag firmly in place across Brum […] The post 30+...
View ArticleCar crashes and bursts into flames in busy Birmingham city centre street
A car crashed and burst into flames this evening on Great Charles Street Queensway in Birmingham city centre this evening. West Midlands Fire fighters attended the scene, where a male […] The post Car...
View ArticleThousands turn out for Birmingham Pride 2018
Tens of thousands of party revellers have set upon central Birmingham city centre for this year’s annual Pride event this Spring Bank Holiday weekend, as organisers announced record-breaking tickets...
View ArticleCourtney Act hilariously pays homage to Drag Race’s Vanessa Matteo at...
Celebrity Big Brother winner and Ru Paul’s Drag Race legend Courtney Act -who’s been performing an incredible set at this year’s Birmingham Pride – has paid a somewhat hilarious tribute to […] The post...
View ArticleCourtney Act and Jake Shears in Birmingham rush for Kylie Minogue’s birthday...
Drag royalty Courtney Act landed in Brum just in time for Birmingham Pride celebrations this weekend, but had to dash immediately after her performance so she could make music superstar Kylie […] The...
View Article10 Photos of Jennifer Lawrence hiding at Birmingham Pride 2018 that will make...
Is she here? And why is she hiding? Early on the Saturday morning, during the walk up towards Victoria Square for the start of the Birmingham Pride 2018 Pride Parade, […] The post 10 Photos of Jennifer...
View ArticleOPINION: It might be 2018 but cultural appropriation is STILL a thing
Why is it, that in 2018 with constant talk in the media about racism and interracial relations, do we STILL have people that don’t understand that cultural appropriation is wrong? […] The post OPINION:...
View Article10 photos of revellers enjoying Birmingham Pride 2018
Tens of thousands of party revellers set upon central Birmingham this Bank Holiday Weekend for the city’s annual Pride event, as organisers announced record-breaking attendance for the UK’s biggest...
View ArticleLunar Festival To Open A Day Early For Even More Music And More Fun
With campers for the Lunar Festival (weekend of July 27 – 29th) expected to start arriving Thursday afternoon and evening organisers have decided to put on an additional night of music […] The post...
View ArticleMNEK discusses Pride comeback, new track ‘Colour’ and latest music video
After a two year absence, MNEK made a grand comeback at this year’s Birmingham Pride Main Stage. Ahead of his newest single ‘Colour’ being released in June, MNEK treated pride goers to […] The post...
View ArticleCheck out these Drag Queens ‘Serving Looks’ over Birmingham Pride! (10+ photos)
Birmingham Pride is in full swing this Bank Holiday weekend, bringing with it a celebration bursting with colour, diversity and uniqueness. In tribute to this years “Be You” theme, attendees have been...
View ArticlePalestinian sniper victim artwork appears overnight in Digbeth, Birmingham
Street art has appeared in Birmingham’s Digbeth area depicting events from the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Last night, a new work went up on Bradford Street in the city centre, on […] The...
View ArticleHow a fake news story about Birmingham Muslims has gone viral for all the...
A fake news story and video about “Muslim gangs” in Birmingham has gone viral all around the world, despite the individuals in the footage not being Muslim or from Birmingham. […] The post How a fake...
View ArticleBollywood conference explores representations of gender, sexuality, religion,...
Academics from India, France, New Zealand and the US will be flying into the UK this week, as Birmingham City University hosts a symposium exploring representation within Bollywood. Taking place […]...
View ArticleSutton Coldfield Food Festival brings foodie feast to Royal Town
Foodies of Sutton Coldfield and beyond will be delighted to learn that the first Sutton Coldfield Food Festival is coming to the Royal Town this summer. The inaugural event, which […] The post Sutton...
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