JAMAICAN POLICE: GAYS NOT BEING TARGETED
A senior police official has denied claims that gays are being targeted in Jamaica, despite a recent spate of hate attacks. Assistant Commissioner of Police Devon Watkis told The Gleamer newspaper that there is no evidence the LGBT community faces higher levels of violence compared to other Jamaicans. “Our numbers generally show that we have […]
GAY TRIAL MEN FACE 5TH MONTH IN JAIL
Two Zambian men accused of being gay continue to languish in jail after almost five months as their trail is further delayed. Barber Philip Mubiana (21) and bricklayer James Mwape (21) have been accused of living as ‘husband and wife’ and have been charged with four counts of having “carnal knowledge against the order of […]
QUEER AS FOLK ACTOR TAKES 50 SHADES LEAD
Charlie Hunnam, who became famous as a gay teen in the original British version of Queer as Folk, has scooped one of the most coveted roles in Hollywood. On Monday, it was announced that Hunnam will star as 27-year-old billionaire Christian Grey, the lead male character in the highly anticipated film adaptation of Fifty Shades […]
ALEXEYEV LOSES ALL CREDIBILITY: ATTACKS ‘JEWISH MAFIA’
Russian LGBT activist Nikolai Alexeyev has lost all remaining credibility with a slew of anti-Semitic rants attacking the so-called “Jewish mafia”. Alexeyev was once a highly respected figure when it came to LGBT right in Russia but he’s increasingly alienated many of his supporters thanks to recent bizarre Facebook and Twitter posts. He’s slated the […]
UNILEVER REJECTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR HOMOPHOBIC FLORA AD
Unilever, the company that owns Flora margarine has pulled its controversial homophobic ad and claims that it was never approved. The advert, which suggests that having a child coming out as gay is equivalent to a bullet to the heart, has led to global outrage. Unathi Mgobozi, Unilever’s External Affairs and Media Manager, has now […]
“HOMOPHOBIC” FLORA AD GENERATES CONTROVERSY
A South African created ad campaign for Flora margarine is causing controversy around the world over claims that it’s homophobic. The advert depicts a ‘heart’ made of ceramic china over a pink background. A bullet with the words “Uhh, Dad I’m gay” is shown heading for the heart. The ad, presumably punting the benefits of […]
JON QWELANE’S HOMOPREJUDICE “CONTRIBUTES TO HIV EPIDEMIC”
Gay men’s health organisation Health4Men says that disgraced journalist Jon Qwelane’s continued anti-gay views are damaging to its work and the country. The group said in a statement that it was “hugely disappointed that Jon Qwelane continues to argue for the right to propagate inhumane and bigoted opinions of gay people”. Health4Men was responding to […]
LANCE BASS ENGAGED TO BOYFRIEND
Openly gay former ‘N Sync band member Lance Bass has “put a ring on it” after he announced his engagement to Michael Turchin, his boyfriend of almost two years. The 34-year-old singer posted a picture on Instagram showing off an engagement rink on Turchin’s hand, with the comment: “He said YES!! Love this man” According […]
LADY GAGA BACKS RUSSIAN OLYMPIC BOYCOTT
Pop singer and LGBT ally Lady Gaga believes that America should not participate in the Sochi Winter Games because of Russia’s anti-gay polices. “I don’t think we should be going to Russia for the Winter Olympics, that’s my personal opinion,” said Gaga in an interview with the UK’s Sun newspaper. “I care so much about […]
SA POLICE BEING TRAINED ON RIGHTS OF LGBT PEOPLE
South Africa’s Deputy Police Minister Maggie Sotyu has revealed that police are being trained to be more aware of the rights of LGBT people. The SABC reported that Sotyu attended a meeting in Gugulethu, in the Western Cape, with LGBT and sex worker community groups on Thursday. The meeting was intended to address “rendering non-discriminative […]