Tag "Culture"
Homophobic Rhetoric And Nigeria’s Culture Of Violence (A Piece By Ayo Sogunro)
Sometime in May 2015, in Abuloma, Port Harcourt, a man named Charles was harassed, beaten, and robbed by his neighbourhood security watch. What was his crime? He was perceived to
“But Who Have I Hurt If I Were Gay?” Chude Jideonwo’s Must Read Equality Speech
A speech by Chude Jideonwo One of the tragedies of human progress is this constant tug between two stubborn binaries: progressive and conservative. People often camp in front of their
THE QUESTION: ARE YOU PREPARED FOR WHAT LIES AHEAD?
I have frequently told my friends that our lives are scripted even before we are born. I am not talking about predestination in the sense of divine influence or anything
That Piece About Trans Being the Flavor of the Moment
Originally published on out.com Trans people are hot right now. They’re fabulous, they’re chic, and they’re the toast of the media. Isn’t that great? What could be more swellegant than
May The Kite And Eagle Perch
Written by Kambili Chimalu, and originally published on Bellanaija.com * A lot of gay Nigerians are increasingly stepping into the limelight to campaign for their rights as human beings deserving
What’s On Your Mind… III
It’s just one thing today. A question, really – Who exactly is an African Man? One major weapon which homophobes deploy in their gay bashing is “homosexuality is unAfrican”. If
16 Opinions From Anti-Gay People Concerning Homosexuality
Originally published in thoughtcatalog.com The following are explanations sixteen people who are anti-gay gave concerning their stance on homosexuality. Read and let us know your thoughts, which opinions you agree
We Are Still Very Far
I wanted to share an entirely different story with you until a dramatic twist of events occurred recently. It is just how awestruck I am at how far away we
