As Black History Month 2025 begins in the UK, we celebrate nine queer Black British heroes from past and present who’ve made waves and pushed for change. Every year the achievements of Black Britons are highlighted, but often Black LGBTQ+ Brits are overlooked. Everything… I couldn’t stop working.”Lady PhyllLady Phyll, co-founder of UK Black Pride and executive director of Kaleidoscope Trust (Corinne Cumming)Phyll Opoku Gyimah (aka Lady Phyll) is a British activist for LGBTQ+ equality and a co-founder of UK Black Pride. UK Black Pride produces an annual celebration during pride month, as well as activities year round, in aid of celebrating LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern-descent. You’ve got to keep moving forward, keep striving for everything you want to be.”Marc ThompsonMarc Thompson fights for LGBTQ+ rights.