India: Mom takes out gay marriage ad for son
Frustrated by her gay son’s continued single status, the mother of Mumbai human rights activist Harish Iyer has taken out an ad to find him a husband. It reads: “Seeking 25-40, Well-placed, Animal-Loving, Vegetarian GROOM for my SON (36, 5’11”) who works with an NGO, Caste No Bar (Though IYER Preferred).” It’s believed to be […]
Madonna stirs debate with gay Muslim-Jewish photo
Madonna has stirred up controversy with an image of an intimate gay moment between a Muslim and a Jew. The star posted the picture of the two men about to kiss on Instagram and Facebook, along with comment: “This image is 100% ❤ #rebelhearts”. The post drew thousands of comments, some homophobic, for and against […]
Gay sangomas demand recognition
It’s hard being gay and a sangoma, traditional healer Michael Khumalo told a workshop organised as part of the Khumbulani Pride events in Cape Town last Thursday. The community did not take gay sangomas seriously, Khumalo said. The workshop which was part of a series designed to educate communities about issues faced by gay and […]