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Before the word ‘transgender’ existed, there was Bambi, the dazzling Parisian icon

The moment that changed queer history occurred on a sweltering day in early 1952 in Algiers

The Independent UK

Life of pioneering Liverpool model remembered on Transgender Day of Remembrance

April Ashley was one of the first people in the world to undergo gender reassignment surgery

Liverpool Echo

Trans rights and political backlash: five key moments in history

In recent decades, trans people have achieved limited rights. At the same time, anti-trans views and political backlashes have become more visible and effective in contesting those rights. For example, since 2009, according to the Independent Press Standards Organisation, there has been a 400% increase in reporting in trans issues…

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Tuesday briefing: The PM’s changing story over Chris Pincher allegations

In today’s newsletter: we unpack the shifting explanation of what Boris Johnson knew of claims against former deputy chief whip

The Guardian - UK

The Extraordinary Life of April Ashley review – the trans icon steals the limelight yet again

Grayson Perry, Boy George and Simon Callow feature in this zippy documentary about the transgender pioneer. But the grace and articulacy of Ashley see her outshine them all

The Guardian - UK

The Extraordinary Life of April Ashley: LGBTQ icon's Merseyside roots and MBE award

A documentary on the transgender pioneer will air tonight

Liverpool Echo

TV tonight: the incredible life of pioneering transgender model April Ashley

The legacy of the sailor-cum-dancer-cum Vogue model is celebrated in a documentary for Channel 4’s Pride season. Plus: Charles Hazlewood takes on Scott Walker’s The Drift. Here’s what to watch this evening

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‘Icon, trailblazer and legendary activist’ April Ashley remembered in special service

The service marked the start of a journey to bring an archive of April’s personal memorabilia, back to her home city

Liverpool Echo

April Ashley obituary

Model, dancer and socialite who was one of the earliest people to undergo gender realignment surgery

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