Tag "LGBT"
LETTER TO MY HOMOPHOBIC EX-FRIEND
Dear Former Friend I had actually blocked you here on Facebook but I had to unblock you just to tell you something. I have often wondered why judgmental homophobic people
#FineQueerCouples: LGBT couples in Africa celebrate love online with trending hashtag
It may still a taboo topic in most African nations, but same sex love is gaining grounds despite the risk to life and intolerance of LGBT rights. South Africa is
FROM WITHIN, INSIDE THE CLOSET
The greatest challenge for us, LGBT folks fighting for our rights, in Invisibility. It is not like being black or female where you are seen, where you have always been
You Ask Me: “Who Do You Think You Are?”
The essence of life Of the life we claim to hold dear Lies in our conformity In our ability to shrink ourselves Become less of who we are Morph into
Kenya Bans LGBT Love Story ‘Rafiki’ Ahead of Its Premiere At Cannes
Kenyan authorities have banned Wanuri Kahiu’s Rafiki (Friend), an LGBT love story which will have its world premiere in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard next month. Kahiu announced the decision Friday
UK pledges over £5m to help Commonwealth countries reverse antigay colonial laws
This week, anti-LGBTI laws within Commonwealth nations have been making headlines. It started with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). On the first day of the summit, the non-profit
Emeli Sande urges Commonwealth leaders to see LGBT+ people ‘as human beings’ and overturn anti-gay laws
Singer Emeli Sande has urged Commonwealth leaders to overturn anti-gay laws and “see people as human beings”. Speaking to the Commonwealth leaders that have gathered for CHOGUM (Commonwealth Heads of
Theresa May apologizes for UK’s colonial anti-gay laws
British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she deeply regrets the UK’s role in criminalizing same-sex relations in its former colonies. The laws were passed under British rule and are
A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY (An Anniversary Note On Kito Diaries)
The universe, in all its ramifications, expresses an overabundance of diversity everywhere you look. On Planet Earth, there are about 8.7 million (give or take 1.3 million) different species –
Dreaming of a Gay Superman
A young man walked past with a glide that caused a deep, uncomfortable stir within the barbershop. One of the patrons laughed and said, with a forced disdain, “These faggots
