Tag "Hope"

Series (Non-Fiction) 20 Comments

The +++ Journals: Entry VI

The dreams did not go away. If anything, they became more vivid and recurred more often over the next few days. I wanted to share what I was going through

The Happenings 25 Comments

Bisi Alimi Expresses Hope For Nigeria After Drop In Support For Antigay Law

Gay rights activist Bisi Alimi has expressed optimism, after a poll found that support for Nigeria’s anti-gay law is slowly declining. The poll, taken earlier last week, found that 87

Our Stories 39 Comments

‘I Dream Of A Generation…’ – Kenny Badmus

The following is a Facebook post updated by Kenny Badmus. It was so riveting, I simply had to share. Hopefully, there are people amongst us who share in this same

Series (Non-Fiction) 22 Comments

The +++ Journals: Entry IV

“We are going on a road trip!” Josh laughed. It felt good to hear his throaty chuckle after a long time. (For someone who I was constantly in communication with,

The Day I Find Out My Son Is Gay

FOREWORD: This poem was adapted by Teflondon from an originally written poem by Okina Idek, titled ‘If My Son Were To Be Gay’, and originally published on thelmathinks.com. * The day

Poetry 51 Comments

From a Homosexual to the Forerunner of CHANGE

We are born on the back of angels with broken wings and hearts that match perfectly Our spirits have been rocked to sleep by the arms of an oppressive system

Our Stories 32 Comments

STICKS AND STONES, BLOOD AND BONES

FOREWORD: Previously on Dubem’s HIV story, click HERE to read. * ‘One day, when the glory comes It will be ours, it will be ours Oh, one day, when the

Our Stories 36 Comments

Thresholds

My Name is Andrevn /an:dr£vin/. I like to think I am of mixed roots – Greek/Scottish born (lol). Today is my twenty-first birthday. And this is not a story. I

Series (Non-Fiction) 28 Comments

BEFORE I DIE: 4 (There’s A Reason For Everything)

“Undetectable viral load…” It is all I can think about. I can’t get the words out of my head. Although the e-book has told me what undetectable viral load is,

Series (Non-Fiction) 49 Comments

BEFORE I DIE: 3 (Lean On Me)

I am walking through the corridor and I notice something. Everyone is staring at me, and laughing. I keep my head down and walk on straight. I don’t want to