So Star Wars’ Lando Calrissian is sexually fluid. But do we see it?
Another big screen character, this time Star Wars’ Lando Calrissian, has been revealed to be queer. But will we actually see it? In an interview with Huffington Post, the father-and-son co-writers of the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story, Lawrence and Jonathan Kasdan, spoke about the character’s sexuality. The subject came up after early reviewers […]
Africa’s 1st major global LGBTIQ+ conference is happening!
Save the date! Details of a new groundbreaking international LGBTIQ+ conference that will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa later this year have been announced. The event, hosted by the Global LGBTIQ+ Network, will take place from from 10 to 12 October 2018. The Global Network, which was launched in 2017, is an initiative of […]
Hate speech victory? Cape Town LGBTQ-hate pastor narrowly avoids jail
Cape Town hate pastor Oscar Bougardt has been sentenced to 30 days in jail, suspended for five years, for his vile attacks against the LGBTQ community. On Friday, Judge Lee Bozalek handed down his Equality Court judgment in the Western Cape High Court regarding charges by the SA Human Rights Commission that Bougardt had violated […]
Africa’s first LGBT+ Workplace Equality Index launched
Senior corporate leaders have spoken about the impact of being out in the workplace at the launch of the inaugural LGBT+ SA Workplace Equality Index (SAWEI) in Sandton on Thursday night The South African LGBT+ Management Forum formally launched the index, allowing companies to apply to take part in Africa’s very first survey that will asses their […]
Uganda’s chief homophobe stops IDAHOTB event at last minute
Despite having permission in place, an event marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) in Kampala, Uganda has been shut down minutes before it was set to start. Sexual Minorities Uganda (Smug) was forced on Thursday to cancel its function by the police on the orders of the notoriously homophobic Minister of […]
Lebanon | Beirut Pride cancelled as organiser arrested
Lebanon’s LGBTQ community is in shock after Beirut Pride celebrations were blocked midway in a crackdown by the authorities. The planned nine-day festival was launched on Saturday with a brunch to celebrate parents who’ve supported their LGBTQ children. This was followed by a party, a talk about transgender issues and other events. On Monday, however, […]
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus | Planting seeds of change through music
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus made headlines in 2015 with their historic performances in the Middle East. Now they are coming to South Africa this June. The chorus is the first openly gay international choir to tour the country. Consisting of 93 singers, each member has paid their way to perform in South Africa with […]
Oklahoma allows gay adoption discrimination
In a blow for the LGBTQ community in the American state of Oklahoma, a new anti-gay adoption bill has been signed into law. Last week, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin approved the legislation that will allow child welfare organisations – including adoption and foster care agencies – to turn away LGBTQ couples. The law, will also […]
Cameroon | 25 arrested in violent gay bar raid
Baton-wielding police have raided a popular gay-friendly bar, cabaret and cinema in Cameroon, arresting 25 people. The crackdown took place at the Le Mistral venue just after midnight on Saturday morning in the capital Yaoundé. According to reports, officers tried to pose as patrons to gain entry into bar. When they were refused, as it […]
Director of Kenyan lesbian love story ‘Rafiki’ fears arrest
Wanuri Kahiu, the director of the groundbreaking Kenyan lesbian love story Rafiki, says she fears being arrested in her home country. Rafiki (meaning ‘friend’) is based on the award-winning short story Jambula Tree by Monica Arac de Nyeko. It is a coming of age tale about two Kenyan girls who fall in love and whose […]