Obama to make Stonewall Inn first LGBT national monument
The US media is reporting that President Obama is set to make the site of the Stonewall riots the first American national monument in honour of LGBT history. On June 28, 1969, gay, lesbian, drag and transgender patrons of the Stonewall Inn, a New York City bar, fought back against police officers in response to […]
Feather Awards 2016 goes on the road to 8 provinces
This year’s Chevrolet Feather Awards is marking its eighth year by travelling to eight provinces to address communities about LGBTI issues and challenges. “While urban areas are the usual beneficiaries of support for LGBTI rights campaign information and support, the Feather Awards in 2016 plans to reach out to the rural and neglected parts of South […]
Queen, fairy? Africa’s first competitive gay rugby team wants you!
Jozi Cats, Africa’s first gay and inclusive competitive rugby club, has launched a bold and controversial new initiative to recruit more players and challenge homophobia in sport. The campaign uses players from the Johannesburg-based rugby team in a series of shots with traditionally derogatory and stereotypical gay terms that question the perception of the kind of gay […]
Does watching bareback porn make you have risky sex?
Gay men who watch porn that includes condoms are more likely to use condoms themselves when they have sex, claims a new study. Eric Schrimshaw, at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, and Martin J. Downing, Jr, of Public Health Solutions, said their research suggests pornography can encourage men to use condoms. “One type […]
Tsvangirai won’t persecute gays if he becomes president of Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe’s political rival, Morgan Tsvangirai, says that should he be elected president of Zimbabwe he will ensure that gay people are not persecuted. According to The Zimbabwean, Tsvangirai, who was Prime Minister from 2009 to 2013, made the remarks at the Bulawayo Press Club on Friday. “I will not stand to persecute gays. I […]
Kenyan court to hear forced anal testing case
Forced anal exams, used in eight nations as a means to assess if men had anal sex, will come under scrutiny in a Kenyan court this week. Two men, known only as C.O.I. and G.M.N., have filed a constitutional petition, which will be heard on Wednesday in the Mombasa High Court, challenging the tests. They claim that […]
Victory! Botswana gay group is officially registered
The Botswana government has finally registered the country’s LGBTI rights group after a protracted four year legal battle. On Saturday, Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana (LEGABIBO) confirmed that it had received a certificate of registration dated 29 April from the registrar of societies, confirming that it could operate legally in the country. “The LGBTI […]
Pink Loerie Mardi Gras 2016 Street Parade gallery
The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras Arts Festival concluded its 16th outing on Saturday with the festive annual street parade. Locals and visitors to Knysna lined the streets to celebrate the LGBT community. The parade included Oelof de Meyer, who recently represented South Africa at Mr Gay World in Malta, wearing his national costume. The procession […]
The gay t-shirt that caused all the trouble
The American designers behind a “no fats no fems” t-shirt have defended their controversial message after a backlash on social media. Marek+Richard, which is known for its provocative t-shirts, came under fire for the black tank top. It boldly features the statement, often included on gay dating profiles, through which men indicate that they are […]
I do x 15! History made at Africa’s first mass gay wedding
An astonishing 15 gay and lesbian couples tied the knot today in Knysna, in the first mass gay wedding to be held in Africa. The festive event was part of the 16th Pink Loerie Mardi Gras & Arts Festival and aimed to celebrate not only the couples’ nuptials but also marriage equality in South Africa. […]