An LGBT+ ally is someone who identifies as heterosexual and is cisgender, yet supports equal rights, gender equality and LGBT+ social movements. Even if you mean well, it’s always good…

With increasing representation in the media over recent years, there are plenty of fantastic tv shows, films and documentaries highlighting the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ people. For LGBTQ+ History…

Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend is back on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August 2022. What is Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend? Pride Cymru is a Welsh volunteer-led charity that works to…

The rainbow flag is a symbol of hope, diversity and inclusivity. Let’s take a look at some history of the Pride flag. Where did the rainbow come from? The LGBTQ+…

It’s still legal for LGBTQIA+ people in the UK to be subjected to conversion therapy. Can you help to ban this practice before 4th February 2022? This article was submitted…

Despite increasing support and rights for LGBTQ+ individuals, LGBTQ+ History Month is still an important annual event. What is LGBTQ+ History Month? LGBT History Month is celebrated every February in…

22-year-old Gethin shares his thoughts about seeing Everybody’s Talking About Jamie on opening night at Wales Millenium Centre. What is the musical about? Based on a true story, the musical…

In the past, people who identified as LGBTQ+ who had made massive contributions to society have gone unnoticed. People have had to hide their true selves as well as their…

Author’s Note: Hello. Seeing as it is LGBT History Month, I thought I should, as a regular Sprouter, support the LGBT community. This is what I came up with. Warning: it’s…

It’s National Writing Day! If you’ve been with us since the beginning, then you might know that theSprout has always been a place for you to get your voice heard…

On the lead up to Remembrance Day on November 11th, millions of people across the UK proudly wear poppies to honour those who gave up their lives during conflict in…

Hate Crime is one of the most under-reported crimes in the UK. But victims who experience hate crime can have major psychological and emotional impacts. As we are increasingly and…

Your better WERQ: The WORLD TOUR! For someone who loves drag, as an art and as a talent, it’s amazing! It’s one I wish stayed in Cardiff’s very own Welsh…

Having run from Tuesday 9th-Sunday 14th October, the Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival has come and gone once again from Cardiff, leaving behind it a trail of great films, complimentary…

Welcome back to the Sprout’s Cheap and Free things to do in Cardiff. We got some flak last week for missing one event. People were like, “How did you miss…

The Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival makes its way to Cardiff once again for an absolutely jam-packed week of parties, global cinema, awards-giving, and much more amidst its celebration of…

Tis the time to be loud and proud! Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend hits Cardiff this week. If it’s not your scene, don’t worry! There’s loads of other stuff going on…

In a few hours time, LGBT+ English football fans will unfurl a ‘3 Lions Pride’ flag ahead of their opening World Cup match in Russia. Russia has a record of…

Jake Griffiths talks to Christopher Hamblin (Pianist and Executive Personal Assistant to Latrice Royale) about gender and sexuality and music. The main worry that seems to follow duos is the…

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