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WHEN I THINK OF PRIDE
In early 2017, I was coming home from school. There was this barbershop at the end of my street. Some guys were sitting in front of it, loudly discussing women
SIX MINUTES OF INSECURITY
“Why do you feel this way?” “You think he may be competition?” “Do you think you are not good enough?” “Have you suddenly developed inferiority complex?” “Is that jealousy in
How To Be An Ally To The LGBT
Pride Month offers numerous events where members of the LGBT community can celebrate who they are. But June also is a good time for straight people to show support for
HE IS SHE
I knew her when she was a he. All strikingly handsome, tall, curly black hair, brown eyed, lean and toned, a Somali-Canadian; strutting down the Esplanade in shockingly-bright clothes –
How do you react when a straight person tells you ‘you don’t look gay’?
David Hudson says he’s thrown by the intention behind the comment, ‘You don’t look gay’, in this piece originally published on Gay Star News. * There’s a funny meme doing
IN THE WITCHING HOUR
Fear is good; it reminds us we’re still alive. Courage is better; it helps us navigate strategically beyond fear. * 2: 14 am The night was alive with the croaking
Friend Of The Family
His mind is wicked, this friend. Not evil, but wickedly mischievous, like a leprechaun. Being faithful is not one of his strongest suits; he leads a double life in marriage.
The First Time I Was Called Homo
As a child, I was very effeminate. I acted a lot like a girl. My behind swayed as I walked, and gesticulating with limp-wristed hands while talking was the most
PRIDE OF THE ANGRY GAY NIGERIAN
It is the month of Pride and I am angry. I am angry for the gay Nigerian. I am angry for our Pride. I am angry at the injustices we
Do You Know A Hoe?
A “hoe” is the language used to describe those who are promiscuous. But in recent times, it is being reclaimed as a term of compliment where once it was used
