Oklahoma allows gay adoption discrimination
In a blow for the LGBTQ community in the American state of Oklahoma, a new anti-gay adoption bill has been signed into law. Last week, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin approved the legislation that will allow child welfare organisations – including adoption and foster care agencies – to turn away LGBTQ couples. The law, will also […]
Cameroon | 25 arrested in violent gay bar raid
Baton-wielding police have raided a popular gay-friendly bar, cabaret and cinema in Cameroon, arresting 25 people. The crackdown took place at the Le Mistral venue just after midnight on Saturday morning in the capital Yaoundé. According to reports, officers tried to pose as patrons to gain entry into bar. When they were refused, as it […]
Director of Kenyan lesbian love story ‘Rafiki’ fears arrest
Wanuri Kahiu, the director of the groundbreaking Kenyan lesbian love story Rafiki, says she fears being arrested in her home country. Rafiki (meaning ‘friend’) is based on the award-winning short story Jambula Tree by Monica Arac de Nyeko. It is a coming of age tale about two Kenyan girls who fall in love and whose […]
Amazing! We’re blown away by the Queen biopic trailer (Watch)
The stunning trailer for the troubled and long anticipated movie about iconic band Queen and singer Freddie Mercury is rocking the internet. Bohemian Rhapsody: The Movie is described as “a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most […]
IDAHOTB 2018 | Putting the B back into LGBTQ
As the world commemorates the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) this week, Pretoria LGBTQ group OUT is highlighting the scourge of biphobia, which it says is often overlooked on this important day. IDAHOTB has been observed annually since 2005 every 17 May and is an opportunity to bring awareness to the prejudice […]
Judge: Cape Town hate pastor has “psychological problem with gays”
Cape Town hate pastor Oscar Bougardt appeared in court on Monday over his continued hate speech against the LGBTQ community. Bougardt is facing jail or a large fine following charges by the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that he violated a previous court agreement to stop making the hate statements. The Son reports that Bougard […]
LGBTIQ take to the streets in KZN and Limpopo
This past weekend saw groups of LGBTIQ people in Durban and Polokwane marching for equality and speaking out against discrimination and hate crimes. Ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBT) on 17 May, the Same Love Toti Support Group hosted its third annual Beach Walk on Saturday. The procession along the […]
Men who beat Miami Pride gay couple charged with hate crime
Four men who beat a gay couple during the Miami Beach Pride celebrations last month are now also facing additional hate crime charges. Juan C. Lopez, 21; Luis M. Alonso, 20; Adonis Diaz, 22; and Parblo Reinaldo Romo, 21, were caught on camera attacking Rene Chalarca and Dmitry Logunov as they walked out of public […]
Eurovision cuts off Chinese TV station over gay ban
The Eurovision Song Contest has announced that a Chinese broadcaster will not be allowed to show Saturday’s final after it banned a gay-themed performance. On Tuesday, broadcaster Mango TV showed the first semi-final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest live in China but completely removed two of the performances. The one, Albania’s entry, was blocked […]
LGBTIQ+ rainbow flag to fly permanently in Midvaal Municipality
Executive Mayor Bongani Baloyi has led the Midvaal Municipality in signing a pledge to support and safeguard the rights and freedoms of the LGBTIQ+ community living in the area. The pledge was made during a Freedom Day commemoration event on 26 April, which was aimed at creating awareness about the plight of the LGBTIQ+ community […]