IAAF rules aren’t just about Caster, they’re about all women’s achievements
Comparing how Lance Armstrong and Caster Semenya were treated by the sporting world shows that women’s achievements are questioned in ways that men’s rarely are, writes Angie Gallagher.
Can we really promote South Africa as an LGBT-friendly tourist destination?
In the past few decades, South Africa has consistently been hailed as the most LGBT-friendly tourist destination on the African continent. But is this justifiable?
Historic! New York Police Department apologises for Stonewall raids
It was a momentous moment as the New York Police Department (NYPD) finally apologised for the homophobic raids that led to the Stonewall Riots.
Israel Folau sues for millions after being fired for homophobia
Disgraced former Wallabies star Israel Folau is suing Rugby Australia for A$10 million in damages after he was fired for homophobia.
LGBT themed documentary is currently searching for participants
Are all gay men camp? Are all gay women butch? Are all drag queens gay, confused or perhaps even trans? The world is continuously changing, but people’s mindsets are often slow in the uptake or resist change. Many problematic myths and stereotypes play a role in the mischaracterisation, dehumanisation and alienation of the LGBT community, […]
Ethiopia | Gay tourists threatened with death
News that a group of gay tourists will be visiting Ethiopia has been met with outrage and death threats from the nation’s religious leaders.
Village disowns Dutee Chand, India’s first openly LGBTQ athlete
Dutee Chand, who made history by coming out as India’s first openly LGBTQ athlete, is facing a backlash from members of her own village.
Mr. Allofit | Coming for everything in the hip-hop world
Hailing from the village of Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, Mr. Allofit has become one of the notable queer talents in South Africa’s rap and hip-hop scene.
Movies: Rocketman explodes onto the big screen
Rocketman, the Elton John musical biopic, is making waves around the world, even being censored in some countries because of its scenes of gay intimacy. Riaan Norval looks at the film as it’s released in South Africa.
UK rejects Kenyan gay rugby player’s asylum appeal
The UK government has rejected an asylum appeal by a gay rugby player from Kenya, insisting that the African country is safe for gay people.