Helping to build a community of LGBT+ people and allies in sport
In the third and final feature of his series on football for Pride Month, Danyal Khan asks Cheltenham’s Sophie Griffiths and sports reporter Beth Fisher whether they think the men’s game really is following the example set by the women’s game on LGBTQ+ inclusion…
Rainbow Blades have had a big impact at Sheffield United since launching in 2020, with visibility provided by the club, the Premier League, and Sky Sports, as well as support from the FSA and an awards nomination from Football v Homophobia. Now they’re asking for greater allyship in the game, as founder and chair James Laley explains…
In the second feature in his series for Pride Month focusing on LGBTQ+ inclusion in football, Danyal Khan looks at the national landscape of inclusive clubs in Britain and how they are sparking – and in some cases, reigniting – a passion in LGBTQ+ people to play the beautiful game…
As Sports Media LGBT+ partners with the Football Writers’ Association to collaborate on industry inclusion, Jon Holmes – who started out in sports journalism back in 2001 – discusses his career experiences as a gay man, a turning point for his own authenticity, and why the FWA link-up is significant…
In Pride Month, the FWA joins with Sports Media LGBT+ in sending a message of welcome and inclusion to industry colleagues, with the two organisations also collaborating on a panel event in association with Football v Homophobia…
Having seen their side reach the semi-finals at Euro 2016, hopes are high in Wales ahead of this year’s European Championship – and cheering the players on will be the national team’s new supporters group for LGBTQ+ fans and allies. Carys Ingram gives us the lowdown on ‘The Rainbow Wall’…
In the first feature article of his Pride Month series on football, Danyal Khan looks at how supporters groups for LGBTQ+ people and allies are contributing towards greater understanding around inclusion…
Their first outing back in summer 2019 was a huge success, and now Sophie Cook’s Rainbow Rovers FC are preparing for their follow-up fixture on Saturday, August 7 – and they’ll be running out at Whitehawk FC in shirts sporting a Pride flag sash made from recycled plastic bottles…
“Loyal, fearless, and dedicated” – Leviathen Hendricks was an individual tour de force in the collective effort to make sports more inclusive for all LGBTQ+ people. Sports Media LGBT+ looks back at his life and legacy, with tributes and memories from those who knew him best…
Sports Journalism student Danyal Khan introduces his series of features coming up during Pride Month, focusing on how supporters groups, inclusive clubs, and the women’s game are all helping to push football forward on LGBTQ+ inclusion…