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 […]
Is ‘Queer’ Media A Necessary Label?
Tasha Austen discusses whether having an LGBTQ+ tag on a film is a celebration of queer existence or actually a separation from mainstream media.
Pinwheel of Pride
Lucy Abbot showcases the rainbow of LGBTQ+ talent in the fashion industry, and showing how designers use their craft to explore gender and sexuality.
Top 5 LGBTQ+ Video Game Characters
For the top five greatest video games with LGBTQ+ characters, the top two spots simply must go to Bioware. Both of their series, Dragon Age and Mass Effect, have an expansive amount of characters which […]
5 Reasons why Viaduct Showbar is the Perfect Club for Every Day of the Week
A Cheap Night Out Already wondering when the next student loan drops? Viaduct is always free entry, so no need to stress about being in your overdraft! And on most nights you wont pay more than £2.50 a […]
A Romance for the Ages: The LGBTQ+ Community in the Fashion Industry
Tasha Johnson looks at the impact LGBTQ+ people have had on our favourite designers, models and trends. The enormous influence the LGBTQ+ community has had in the world of fashion is no secret. In honour […]
Fashion: A ‘Safe Space’ for the LGBTQ+ Community?
The fashion industry has spawned some of the most iconic and infuential gaydesigners, but does it still have a problem with LGBTQ+ discrimination? Tasha Johnson investigates. Homosexuality and fashion have always somehow been seen as linked, with the ever-prevalent […]
Profile: Honey Dijon
I first came across Honey Dijon a couple of years ago in 2016 when she played at Sunfall, a then-new London festival. She gave an outstanding set as it drifted into the night, filled with […]
LGBTQ+ TV Characters who Grabbed our Attention (and Hearts) in 2018
2018 was a landmark year, with the highest ever number of LGBTQ+ characters represented in TV shows. Here is a look at some of our favourites who have pushed the boundaries of LGBTQ+ representation: Sophia […]
Celebrate LGBT History Month with these 5 Incredible Queer Novels
As February has come upon us, it is time to honour the lives and achievements of the rainbow community as we celebrate LGBT history month. The rich tapestry of queer history is one that is […]