A newly formed group, Proud Valiants, has been founded by a number of Charlton Athletic fans for supporters of the club who identify themselves as part of the LGBT community. More
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The toy industry shuts out children with disabilities.
The public response to the Toy Like Me campaign’s inspiring new dolls has been huge. But the business’s big players have yet to meet our challenge. More
We need more diverse voices in the media – including those from deprived backgrounds
Along with women, people from minorities and those with disabilities, we also need to hear from those who have suffered social deprivation. More
Rugby’s rulers promise to take lead on stamping out homophobia
World Rugby, the international governing body, has vowed to take a lead on stamping out homophobia in sport in the wake of a major study that showed the extent to which gay athletes and spectators risk abuse and discrimination. More
Robbie Rogers calls for bans over homophobia in sports stadiums
Robbie Rogers, the first professional footballer in England to come out as gay since Justin Fashanu, has called for a zero tolerance approach to homophobia in sport in light of a major survey that reveals disturbing levels of abuse and bullying. More …
James Corden talks about the Get Busy Living Centre
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Celebrate Difference and Diversity 2015
Our annual Celebrate Difference and Diversity event kicks off tomorrow at our Medway Campus. This event, being held at both Medway and Avery Hill celebrates the differences, diversity and talents of our staff and students. Come along to either Pilkington Atrium on 18 March or The Dome, Avery Hill on 20 March between 11.30 and 2.00 and join in the fun.
Pat Moss: The racing legend’s sister who beat the men
Sir Stirling Moss is not noted for his championing of female racing drivers. Women, says Formula 1 legend Moss, lack the balls – literally and metaphorically – to challenge the very best men, in any form of motorsport.
In his peacock pomp, Moss would blow kisses to women drivers as he lapped them. But mention his kid sister, Pat, and the grand old man of British racing driving adopts a more conciliatory stance. “What she managed to do was amazing, actually,” says Moss. More
Sexism in rugby? Women’s World Cup winners tackle new challenge
Katherine Merchant and Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Clark are Rugby World Cup winners with 156 caps between them.
But as women coaching men’s rugby teams, they still encounter on a routine basis the sort of sexist attitudes Merchant recounts. More
Dundee Rep play to champion disabled and deaf actors
A play featuring a number of disabled actors is set to take to the stage in Dundee. More