Tag "Coming Out"

Our Stories 11 Comments

The Beautiful Gift Of Having A Queer Sibling

I do not remember when it happened, but I remember how cold the couch felt the night I took my older brother’s phone and did the invasive thing of going

The Happenings 3 Comments

‘Abbott Elementary’ star Tyler James Williams responds to rumors about his sexuality — and explains why such speculation is “very dangerous”

In a message celebrating Pride Month, Abbott Elementary star Tyler James Williams addressed the rumours that he is gay – and spoke out against speculating on someone’s sexuality, a practice

Our Stories 15 Comments

THE JESUS AND THE PHARISEE

I noticed him in church when we made eye contact. He was the saxophonist and before that Sunday, he’d always been just another church worker to me. But that morning,

Kito Stories 8 Comments

HIS COMING OUT STORY (Edition 12)

Two years ago, I talked about my dilemma over the issue of coming out to my best friend, Dominic. (Check HERE for the full story). * Dominic is my best

The Happenings 1 Comment

Kate Winslet says she knows gay actors who are afraid that coming out will destroy their careers

There are gay actors in Hollywood who fear coming out will derail their careers, according to Kate Winslet. “I cannot tell you the number of young actors I know —

Dear KD 23 Comments

Dear KD: Should I Come Out To Her?

As a university undergraduate living in Minna, life can get really lonely. It has seemed so far to me like there’s no gay community here to be a part of.

Opinion Pieces 14 Comments

The Menace That Is Uche Maduagwu

For the past few days, I have been stewing with rage, wondering if there’ll ever be an end to the madness that plagues this country. Some days ago, a persistently

The Happenings 5 Comments

Jide Macaulay Talks About The Beautiful Response His Mother Gave When He Came Out To Her

LGBT activist, Jide Macaulay is observing the significance of the LGBT History Month by sharing inspiring stories about his journey. And on February 4, the UK-based founder of House of

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“Love Your Child Irrespective Of Their Sexuality.” Twitter User Weighs In On Bolu Okupe’s Coming Out And His Father’s Homophobic Reaction

On Wednesday, January 20, Bolu Okupe, son of former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe, took the internet by the storm when he came out with a simple caption: “Yes, I’m Gay

Reviews 10 Comments

THE QUESTION ABOUT BEING WITH SOMEONE WHO’S NOT READY (A Review Of ‘Happiest Season’)

There is a moment in this Christmas movie – after the debacle of her girlfriend, Harper, denying her sexuality in front of her family – when Kristen Stewart’s lesbian character’s