No, Julius Malema is not planning to kill gay people
A satire site seems to think it’s hilarious to claim (falsely) that EFF leader Julius Malema is planning to kill gays and lesbians. The site, iMzansi, posted an article on Tuesday with the headline: “‘I Will Kill All Gays & Lesbians If I Become President’ – Julius Malema.” The astonishing article “quoted” Malema after he […]
Frank Ocean – “Many hate us and wish we didn’t exist”
Frank Ocean has spoken out about the Orlando massacre and the ongoing oppression of anti-LGBT religious bigotry. In a passionate post on his blog, the openly LGBT R&B artist wrote: “Many hate us and wish we didn’t exist. Many are annoyed by our wanting to be married like everyone else or use the correct restroom like everyone […]
LGBT traffic lights unveiled for London Pride
London’s mayor has unveiled LGBT traffic lights to celebrate the British capital’s Pride festival. On Sunday, 50 pedestrian traffic signals around Trafalgar Square had their traditional ‘walk’ image replaced with new diversity images. The signals now display either one of six green gender related symbols, including the trans symbol, or a same-sex holding hands design. […]
Orlando angels defy gay hate church.
People dressed as angels have stood against protesters from the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) during a funeral service for one of the victims of the Orlando massacre. After it was reported that members of the hate church were planning to protest at Christopher Leinonen’s funeral on Saturday, the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre came up with its “Angel Wing Project”. […]
Istanbul Trans Pride attacked by riot police
The Turkish authorities have again cracked down on the LGBTI community following their ban on Pride events this month. On Sunday, riot police used rubber bullets and teargas to disperse people taking part in Istanbul’s seventh Trans Pride rally. The move comes after officials banned Pride events from taking place during the Muslim holy month […]
Forgotten gay club massacre in Mexico comes to light
It’s been revealed that a number of people were killed in another gay club shooting, this time in Mexico. The attack took place on 22 May but failed to capture the same attention in the English media as Sunday’s Orlando massacre. According to the Latin American Herald Tribune, gunmen who arrived on motorbikes launched the attack […]
Hate thrives on social media as DA condemns ‘shoot gays’ Alberton man
While the world mourns the murder of 49 people in Orlando, there is no sign of hatred against LGBT people abating on social media. On Wednesday, Mabine Seabe, spokesperson for the DA’s national leader Mmusi Maimane, condemned a call by Johannesburg Facebook user Gerhard de Bruyn for people to “SHOOT TO KILL” gay men. De […]
Kenyan court legalises forced anal exams
In a shocking travesty of justice, the Mombasa High Court has ruled that the Kenyan authorities can continue to force anal exams on men accused of homosexuality. The court also found that forced HIV and Hepatitis B tests of men suspected of homosexual conduct are also constitutional. The ruling allows the government to continue these […]
Hundreds of South Africans gather to remember Orlando victims
Hundreds of LGBTI South Africans and their friends gathered in Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban and Bloemfontein to honour the victims of the Orlando massacre. In Centurion on Thursday, in the parking lot of the popular Babylon nightclub, a large crowd solemnly lit candles in the colours of the rainbow flag. The event was attended by […]
Nigerian sports chief: Lesbians “killing” women’s football
A senior Nigerian sports official is under fire after claiming that lesbians are ruining women’s football in the country. First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Seyi Akinwunmi was quoted as saying: “Lesbianism kills teams. People are afraid to talk about it.” Speaking on the sports programme Hot Seat, he went on to […]