QueerAF is a new organisation supporting and mentoring LGBTQ+ creatives in media; Sports Media LGBT+ among groups and individuals backing the project; ‘The Queer Gaze’ will pay emerging and underrepresented queer creatives to write in a free weekly newsletter…
Exciting announcement for Racing Pride as inclusion initiative moves into US and Canada; drift racer Zandara Kennedy joins NASCAR duo Devon Rouse and Zach Herrin, drag racer Travis Shumake, and Pirelli World Challenge’s Tom O’Gorman as driver ambassadors; You Can Play and Athlete Ally among organisations on board as partners…
Over the course of four years, ice hockey in Britain has built an impressive reputation on LGBTQ+ inclusion – and one of the driving forces behind it has been the EIHL’s media manager, Luke Fisher. To mark Pride Week, he explains what the ever-growing commitment shown by the sport in UK means to him personally, and why it’s so important…
Sports Media LGBT+ invited friends and colleagues from across the LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports sector to provide their personal ups and downs from 2021 and look ahead to what 2022 might bring – here’s what they told us…
In a sporting year dominated by pandemic-delayed major events – the Olympics, the Paralympics, and Euro 2020 – new heroes emerged while several established stars stepped up to be stronger allies, with both groups inspiring LGBTQ+ people everywhere; alas, there were villains too, attempting to split our community; here’s a look back at what happened in our world in 2021…
It’s one of our favourite-ever football kits – and now you can get it in FIFA 22! Stonewall FC’s camo-design Unity kit in trans Pride flag colours has dropped on FIFA Ultimate Team in support of the Rainbow Laces campaign – and if you want the real thing to wear, it’s back on sale from the club’s online shop…
Dance has been Trudi Clark’s passion since childhood and she founded her own company – Mirrors Dance – when she was 30. But she never felt entirely comfortable being her true self within the world of dancesport. Then, at the age of 44, she took a big step towards authenticity – it changed her life. She shares her story with us for Rainbow Laces…
Since the campaign began back in 2013, Rainbow Laces has started countless conversations in football, rugby and many other sports. As it returns for its annual activation from November 25 to December 12, athletes, coaches, officials and fans everywhere are being urged to lift their voices, share their stories, and inspire others…
IGR-affiliated club help to send out ‘Men As Allies’ message as new Worldwide Roar 2022 calendar is launched on International Men’s Day; “We love the philosophy,” says Spartans’ Yoshio Tazaki; project continues to tackle issues related to hyper-masculinity; sales of annual calendar go towards funding Sport Allies charity…
Sports Media LGBT+ joins English football’s leading anti-discrimination organisation plus Stonewall, Football v Homophobia and Football Supporters’ Association to explore challenges facing LGBTQ+ people who will travel to World Cup in Qatar, and ongoing experiences of Qataris who are lesbian, gay, bi and trans…