Koyo Bala from SA’s first gay pop group 3Sum passes away
Singer and socialite Koyo Bala, best known for his part in the groundbreaking openly gay Afro-pop group 3Sum, has passed away. The much loved Bala, 37, reportedly lost the battle with cancer at the Groote Schuur hospital in Cape Town on Monday. Housemate, friend and designer Ephraim “Ephymol” Molingoana told Sowetan Live: “We are devastated and […]
US football team slammed for asking player if he’s gay
An American football (NFL) team is in hot water after a recruit was asked if he likes men during his interview. Eli Apple, from Ohio State University, was being interviewed for a place with the Atlanta Falcons when he was faced with the question from an unnamed coach. “The Falcons coach, one of the coaches, […]
Britain pledges £1 million to fight LGBT bullying
Britain’s Education Secretary and Minister for Equalities Nicky Morgan has announced new funding to tackle LGBT bullying in schools. The government says it will allocate £1 million to fight the scourge in Britain. This is in addition to £2 million allocated to eight anti-LGBT bullying projects last year. “Even a single child having their time […]
Watch: Gay son comes out to dad in Taiwan McDonald’s viral ad
A moving advert for McDonald’s McCafé in Taiwan that shows a young man coming out to his father has gone viral and generated controversy. In the video, titled Acceptance, the son writes, “I like boys”, on his coffee cup and shows it to his father. The older man seems upset and walks off to the […]