14 OPENLY GAY ATHLETES TO COMPETE AT LONDON OLYMPICS
At this point, there are only 14 openly gay or lesbian athletes out of 12,602 who will be competing at the 2012 Olympic Games in London this month.
JAMAICA URGED TO END GAY BAN
Human Rights Watch has called on Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller to repeal the country’s anti-gay legislation.
MADONNA & GEORGE MICHAEL RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEOS
Two gay music icons who started out in the eighties and continue to make an impact have this week released new music videos. Watch them here.
MANDELA DAY HATE CRIME PROTESTERS DEFY POLICE, MARCH TO ANC OFFICES
Hundreds of angry LGBTI hate crime protestors defied police on Wednesday and marched to the ANC head office in Johannesburg, demanding urgent action.
SA EXPERTS’ WARNING ON HIV PREVENTION PILL
Following news that America’s FDA has approved a daily HIV “prevention” pill, local HIV experts warn that this is no excuse to be irresponsible.
US BOY SCOUTS AFFIRMS ANTI-GAY POLICY
Despite massive pressure to change, the Boy Scouts of America says that it will continue to bar gays and lesbians from the organisation.
LESBIAN SHOOTING SURVIVOR HELPING POLICE FIND PARTNER’S KILLER
The surviving member of a teenage lesbian couple who were shot in a park in Texas last month is helping police identify the killer.
LONDON OLYMPIC CHIEF BACKS GAY PRIDE HOUSE
The chief executive of the London Olympic Games has expressed his support for Pride House, a space being set up during the event for LGBT sportspeople.
FRENCH GAY ACTIVISTS CALL OFF HUNGER STRIKE
Gay activists, protesting the failure of France to fulfil a promise on LGBT rights, have called off a hunger strike after one man was rushed to hospital.
GAY MAN MURDERED IN EAST LONDON
A gay man has been found murdered in Duncan Village in East London, although it’s unclear if the murder was related to his sexual orientation.