Majority of Americans support LGBT equality law
A survey has found that a majority of Americans support a bill like the pending Equality Act, which would extend civil rights protections to LGBT people. The independent poll, by the non-partisan Public Religion Research Institute, involved more than 42,000 interviews in all 50 US states. Nationally, support for a bill along the lines of the Equality Act […]
Cape Town Pride 2016 criticised for excluding lesbians and black LGBTI people
The organisers of Cape Town Pride have once again come under fire, with claims that the event is not representing the interests and needs of lesbian women and black LGBTI people. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Free Gender, a self-described black lesbian organisation based in Khayelitsha, confirmed it would maintain its stance, first announced […]
Manny Pacquiao just can’t stop hating on gay people
Despite insisting he “loves” us and after being dumped by Nike, homophobic boxer Manny Pacquiao has continued to attack lesbian and gay people. In his most recent bigoted statement on homosexuality, the Filipino eight-time world champion appeared to support the killing of LGB people. On Thursday he posted Biblical quotes from Leviticus on Instagram, one […]
Parrot Pride: Hogsback Getaway Weekend
Hogsback in the Eastern Cape will be celebrating pride and diversity with its second annual Parrot Pride celebration. The event will be a long weekend break, from 18 to 21 March, where the organisers will welcome you with this peaceful mountain village’s small-town warmth. Parrot Pride brings the local community together to collaborate on an […]
Cape Town Pride 2016 – all the details
It’s time once again for Cape Town’s LGBTI community to take to the streets to mark Pride. Amid much controversy, the Cape Town Pride Festival is back, under the theme of “Brave Enough”, and will be held from 19 to 28 February. The parade and mardi gras take place on Saturday 27 February at Green […]