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Antigay US pastor Steven Anderson barred from entering South Africa

South African Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba, has acknowledged the thousands of signatures delivered by activists. Gigaba announced yesterday that U.S. pastor Steven Anderson will be denied entry into

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LIVING THE TRUTH

I have decided to put these thoughts down as writing things down helps me clear my head and I have the comfort of knowing they are safe somewhere. Right off

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South African LGBTI community frustrate hate-preaching American pastor’s visit to South Africa

Pastor Steven Anderson – who praised the Orlando massacre because there are ’50 less pedophiles in this world’ – is having a hard time finalizing his plans for his 18th

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OF SINGLE STORIES AND THE ROAD WITHIN

There is no single story to any individual or situation. Yes we have all heard that countless times but some still choose to ignore it at times, especially when it

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Ugandan Activists ‘Stand Prouder’ After Police Raid LGBT Pride

Between 16 and 25 people were arrested in Kampala, Uganda just before 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4th, when police raided a Pride Uganda event celebrating trans and gender-nonconforming residents.

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Rush Limbaugh thinks Melania’s Revealing Photos Will Win LGBTQ Votes for Donald Trump

Conservative talking head, Rush Limbaugh believes the nude photos of Melania Trump that graced the cover of the New York Post recently might “wrap up” the LGBTQ vote for Donald

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UNTOLD FACTS EPISODE TWO: BACKLASH OF DISCRIMINATORY LAWS

This episode of Untold Facts features, and discusses LGBT discriminatory laws and the damage cause by such laws. The guests, Ijeoma Akwiwu (legal practitioner) and Ayo Sogunro (legal practitioner and

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THE LANGUAGE OF PREJUDICE. Or: AM I A HEARTLESS (CRAZY) (GAY) PERSON?

As we saw in this Facebook post from a couple of days ago, a certain Darren shared the story of the sexual abuse he suffered as a child in the

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HIV, HOMOCOITUS AND THE NIGERIAN HOMOSEXUAL

As a sexually active gay man, I am HIV and you are HIV. This is what we are… Not too long ago, I had an epiphany or sudden realization in

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India’s Government approves law to protect and empower transgender people

The Indian Government has approved a bill to protect the rights of transgender people. The Transgender Person (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016 was approved by the Union Cabinet, and which