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Community
02 Nov
Birmingham Live
Shameful homophobic incidents still show 'struggle for equality far from over' - Pride chief
The need for Pride as a protest movement remains after 'shameful' instances of homophobia, Lawrence Barton said
Community
14 Nov
BBC
Birmingham LGBT venues to boycott World Cup games
Several venues in Birmingham's Gay Village will not show World Cup games because of Qatar's treatment of LGBT people, a business leader said.
Community
18 Nov
BirminghamLive
Birmingham LGBT clubs and venues will boycott World Cup 2022 - as Pride director says he's 'outraged'
Birmingham Pride festival director Lawrence Barton says that The Loft and The Village won't show the international football competition
Community
18 Nov
BirminghamWorld
Birmingham bars ban World Cup games over Qatar laws
At least two Birmingham city centre venues have decided to not show the World Cup games due to Qatar’s human rights record and hardline stance on same-sex relationships
Community
22 Nov
BirminghamLive
Why the BirminghamLive masthead is getting a rainbow makeover for the World Cup
Qatar is about to host the World Cup, but there are major concerns over the country's treatment of the LGBT+ community
Community
25 Nov
ITV Central
Why some Birmingham bars are boycotting the World Cup over Qatar's LGBT stance
As millions of football fans across the country headed to the bars and pubs for England's opening match in the World Cup, some venues in Birmingham were empty in a display of solidarity against Qatar's stance on human rights and homosexuality.
