LGBT Movie, Love Simon, banned in India
India has banned the new American LGBT teen movie, Love Simon, on the day of its release. Gay Star News reported that the Indian Central Board of Film Certification banned the film because of its gay content. The film was meant to premier in the country on June first, but those looking forward to seeing it were […]
From Vierkleurs to Rainbows: Queering Stellenbosch University
When I applied to pursue a postgraduate degree at Stellenbosch University, I was apprehensive. It was the year of Open Stellenbosch and the stories of religious fundamentalism, conservatism, racism, sexism and homophobia shrouded my thoughts. I was sitting in London, homesick and longing to return to my beloved South Africa. The thought of entering such […]
Mauritians celebrate Pride despite backlash and threats (In Pictures)
Despite the cancellation of the 13th annual Mauritius Pride march following death threats from anti-LGBTI protesters, Mauritians still went on to celebrate pride this past weekend. State police informed the event organisers, Collectif Arc-en-Ciel (CAEC), that they could not protect parade attendees after anti-LGBTI protesters illegally gathered along the parade route. The protesters claimed that Mauritius Pride was […]