Here’s the world’s first Pride train staffed by an LGBTQ+ crew

Commuters in the UK can for the first time enjoy travelling in a unique Pride train wrapped in the pride flag and crewed by all LGBTQ+ staff.
Lasizwe’s kids and LGBTQ inclusion tweet sparks homophobic backlash

Lasizwe is taking no prisoners when it comes to homophobia. And bigots on social media are outraged that he’s called for children to be educated about LGBTQ lives.
Home Affairs failing trans and gender-diverse South Africans during lockdown

The lives and livelihoods of many transgender and gender-diverse individuals are at risk because Home Affairs has deemed vital gender-affirming services not “essential” during the lockdown.
Queer culture | Miloh Ramai’s ghostly new single, The Stranger

South African LGBTQ+ artist Miloh Ramai has dropped his new supernatural track, called The Stranger, inspired by ghost tales and movies.
Young gay men’s health care needs not being met

Young gay men who are uncomfortable discussing sexual issues with their health care providers are less likely to seek coordinated care, leading to missed opportunities for early diagnosis of chronic and mental health issues.
Imraan Vagar on why it took him “so long” to come out

The LGBTQ community puts immense pressure on queer celebrities to come out to the public. Television personality Imraan Vagar reveals why it took him so long to take that step.
RuPaul’s Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne passes away

Popular former RuPaul’s Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne – the stage name of Zavion Davenport – has tragically died at the young age of 34.
No, raising kids is not a new “status symbol” for gay men

Is being a parent the new “must-have” status symbol for gay men and couples? That’s what some are suggesting in the wake of growing numbers of famous queer dads.
Ellen says she’s not mean, just an introvert

An embattled Ellen DeGeneres has told her staff that she is an introvert and that this may result in some people thinking that she is mean.
Film | LGBTQ+ activists fight for gun control after Pulse massacre

Disarm Hate is a new documentary that seeks to create awareness about gun violence against the LGBTQ+ community following the 2016 Pulse Nightclub massacre in Orlando, Florida.