That little blue pill – A PrEP FAQ
Have you heard about PrEP, the amazing new daily pill that prevents HIV? So, is it for you? Here are some commonly asked questions about PrEP, how it works and how to get it. Okay, so what is PrEP actually? PrEP is just a single pill that you take daily (every day) if you are […]
Stash Crew celebrate queer identities with new video & EP
The South African gender-bending futuristic electro rap duo Stash Crew are celebrating queer identities and promoting sex positivity with their new music video and EP. The group, consisting of Whyt Lyon and Phaya Fly, say that their 8-track EP, titled genderfluidz, “pushes queer politics through provocative cutting edge lyrics and alluring psychoneurotic dance beats.” Genderfluidz […]
Royal wedding bishop’s church punished over LGBT equality
Bishop Michael Curry, who gave a historic sermon at Saturday’s royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is an ardent supporter of same-sex marriage. Curry, who is the first African American head of the US Episcopal Church, brought a passion and energy to the ceremony that is rarely seen in these kinds of traditionally […]
Pope Francis tells man that God made him gay
It’s been revealed that Pope Francis has told a gay man that God made him gay and accepts him and loves him as he is. Spain’s El País newspaper reported that Chilean Juan Carlos Cruz, spoke to the pope two weeks ago about the sexual abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of […]
So Star Wars’ Lando Calrissian is sexually fluid. But do we see it?
Another big screen character, this time Star Wars’ Lando Calrissian, has been revealed to be queer. But will we actually see it? In an interview with Huffington Post, the father-and-son co-writers of the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story, Lawrence and Jonathan Kasdan, spoke about the character’s sexuality. The subject came up after early reviewers […]
Africa’s 1st major global LGBTIQ+ conference is happening!
Save the date! Details of a new groundbreaking international LGBTIQ+ conference that will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa later this year have been announced. The event, hosted by the Global LGBTIQ+ Network, will take place from from 10 to 12 October 2018. The Global Network, which was launched in 2017, is an initiative of […]
Africa’s first LGBT+ Workplace Equality Index launched
Senior corporate leaders have spoken about the impact of being out in the workplace at the launch of the inaugural LGBT+ SA Workplace Equality Index (SAWEI) in Sandton on Thursday night The South African LGBT+ Management Forum formally launched the index, allowing companies to apply to take part in Africa’s very first survey that will asses their […]
Uganda’s chief homophobe stops IDAHOTB event at last minute
Despite having permission in place, an event marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) in Kampala, Uganda has been shut down minutes before it was set to start. Sexual Minorities Uganda (Smug) was forced on Thursday to cancel its function by the police on the orders of the notoriously homophobic Minister of […]
Lebanon | Beirut Pride cancelled as organiser arrested
Lebanon’s LGBTQ community is in shock after Beirut Pride celebrations were blocked midway in a crackdown by the authorities. The planned nine-day festival was launched on Saturday with a brunch to celebrate parents who’ve supported their LGBTQ children. This was followed by a party, a talk about transgender issues and other events. On Monday, however, […]
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus | Planting seeds of change through music
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus made headlines in 2015 with their historic performances in the Middle East. Now they are coming to South Africa this June. The chorus is the first openly gay international choir to tour the country. Consisting of 93 singers, each member has paid their way to perform in South Africa with […]