Bella Wigley takes a look at the long history between fashion and LGBTQ+ activism.
It’s a song: The music of Channel 4’s LGBTQI+ hit show
The 2021 blockbuster drama It’s a Sin, created by queer screenwriter Russell T. Davies, explores the lives of young people affected by the emergence of the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. The Gryphon music editor Fern McErlane takes a close look at the eighties-inspired soundtrack, and how music is used within the show. Warning: this article contains spoilers…
Negligence of universal LGBTQ+ rights? UN report on human rights abuses in Iran
A UN report on human rights abuses in Iran, released on the 10th February, details “electric shocks and the administration of hormones and strong psychoactive medications” for lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender children.
Molly Rampton investigates the oppression of LGBTQ+ people in Iran.
A De-hetrified History in Response to the Drag Race Craze
Zaide O’rourke dives deep into the history of the crazed art form that is drag, and discusses the countless possibilities in the future of modern day drag.
The B-52’s: Pioneers of LGBTQI+ activism in the new wave scene
Ben Forrest tracks the history and impact of LGBTQI+ new wave pioneers, The B-52’s.
Leeds’ LGBTQ+ Legacy
February is LGBT History Month in the UK, which aims to celebrate and educate the nation on the history of the LGBTQ+ community. Stories of the queer community have often been unfairly misrepresented or even […]
THE LGBTQ+ YOUTUBERS YOU NEED TO WATCH
Joel Rochester Channel: FictionalFates Bio: Joel identifies as a “bisexual Black British boy”. He is currently in his third year at university, studying English Literature and Creative Writing. He began his bookstagram and blog back […]
Turing back the clock: The LGBT icon who saved the war
For LGBTQ+ history month, Tharushi Wijesiri delves into the life of a hero whose actions saved millions of lives during WW2.
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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Episode 6: Snatched!
Warning, this piece contains spoilers! Snatch Game separates the weak queens from the strong: this season’s edition was no different. A poor Snatch Game performance will always be remembered, as will a brilliant one: take […]
LGBTQ+ Role Models in Business
February is LGBTQ+ History Month and at The Gryphon we want to shine a light on some of the exceptional people and movements that have made, and are continuing to make, strides to stamp out […]
Leeds Museum LGBTQ+ History Month Festival Unites Generations
When I saw a girl with two glittery rainbows painted on her cheeks and a rainbow flag wrapped around her body entering through a door, I knew exactly where to go to find OUTing The […]
LGBTQ+ Legends in STEM
Since it began in 1994, LGBT history month has been an opportunity for us to celebrate the contributions and remember the sacrifices of queer individuals. STEM subjects at Universities in the UK are on an […]