Josh Parry
LGBT & Identity Reporter @bbcnews | Documentaries @BBCiPlayer | Senior Fellow @jschofieldtrust | Prev @bbcbreakfast, @livechonews | He/him. 🏳️🌈
Articles
-
3 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Josh Parry
'I had a criminal record for 56 years for being a lesbian - nobody told me' Josh ParryLiz SteadLiz says she was "astonished" to learn of her criminal recordA woman who unknowingly had a criminal record for 56 years for being a lesbian in the military is encouraging more women to apply to a government pardons scheme. Liz Stead, 78, was thrown out of the RAF in 1969 when bosses discovered a love letter from her then-girlfriend.
-
3 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Josh Parry
A statement from the group of Pride organisers said there was a "disturbing global trend... where LGBTQ+ rights are being systematically rolled back". It said: "The UK must not follow this path of regression. Instead, it must rise as a global leader in human rights and equality."It said the Supreme Court ruling "underscores the urgent need for immediate action". "In this moment, we choose to stand firmer, louder, and prouder in demanding change that protects and uplifts trans lives," it said.
-
1 month ago |
bbc.com | Josh Parry
The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle 'to protect family'Josh ParryGetty ImagesJames's career went from Drag Race star and into the mainstream, appearing in the West End and on various TV programmes. The sister of James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne, says her family only learned of the drag performer's battle with ketamine addiction after watching Drag Race UK.
-
2 months ago |
bbc.com | Josh Parry
I needed years of therapy over the battle to change my sexualityJosh ParryBen GibbonsBen Gibbons says experiencing conversion practices left him needing therapy for over a decadePractices of so-called conversion therapy - attempts to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity - are much more common than first thought, new research suggests.
-
2 months ago |
bbc.com | Josh Parry
Drag star The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family saysJosh ParryGetty ImagesJames Lee Williams, better known as drag star The Vivienne, died from a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine, their family has said. The performer's sister Chanel Williams said her family "continue to be completely devastated" by the death of the 32-year-old and will be working with a substance abuse charity to raise awareness of the dangers of the drug.
Try JournoFinder For Free
Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.
Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →Coverage map
X (formerly Twitter)
- Followers
- 10K
- Tweets
- 5K
- DMs Open
- No
RT @JayneMcCubbinTV: 🐈⬛ CAT LOVERS REQUEST 🐈⬛ Me + you + your lovely cat on a video call? If you can help with a thing I’m doing for @BBC…
UK Pride groups suspend involvement of political parties - BBC News https://t.co/c26Ng84RVO
Such an important project - take a look here: https://t.co/rXancTrtiL
Such a privilege to have played a leading role in the BBC's VE Day 80th anniversary coverage, a project I've been working on for months ❤️ It's been truly remarkable to hear the most amazing stories from people who lived through it all! https://t.co/TlV0l1DY3o
