This Pulse massacre survivor claims he’s no longer gay
One of the survivors of the Pulse gay nightclub massacre has shocked the LGBTQ community by claiming that God has “made him straight.” Luis Javier Ruiz announced on Monday that he will be taking part in the controversial Freedom March in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. The event aims to celebrate “freedom from homosexual / transgender […]
Press freedom linked to LGBTQ rights. Or is it?
As the world marks Press Freedom Day, the 2018 country rankings appear to once again suggest that a free press is broadly aligned to LGBTQ equality. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released its latest World Press Freedom Index that ranks 180 countries according to the level of freedom available to journalists. In an accompanying colour-coded […]
Dykes on Bikes co-founder Soni Wolf passes away
Soni Wolf, one of the founders of the global Dykes on Bikes movement that promotes lesbian pride and dignity, has died. Wolf, who was a United States Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home in Daly City on the night of Wednesday 25 April at the age of 69. She […]
Gay contestant proposes on The Voice Australia (Watch)
The Australian edition of The Voice has featured a gay marriage proposal after one of the contestants proposed to his partner on stage. The heart-warming moment took place after 26-year-old Nathan Brake secured his place on the singing contest with a killer audition on Sunday, performing Nick Jonas’ song Jealous. After he wowed the judges, […]
India’s Supreme Court orders government to explain gay ban position
In a major development, India’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to clarify its stance on the criminalisation of homosexuality. On Tuesday, the court gave the government until July to explain its position on the matter which continues to generate controversy in India. In January, the court announced it was preparing to re-look at its […]
Malawi | Man arrested on “suspicion” of being gay
As uncertainty surrounds the enforcement of the ban on homosexuality in Malawi, a man has been arrested for ‘gross indecency’ over suspicion that he is gay. The Nyasa Times reported last week that the 24-year-old man was arrested in the city of Mzuzu, “for presumed homosexuality”. The arrest was confirmed by national police in Lilongwe […]
When will it end? | Another gay online dating attack in Pretoria
Another person has fallen victim to a Pretoria gang targeting gay men through dating apps and websites. The 34-year-old man, who we have named Paul, has asked to not be identified. He recently recounted his harrowing experience to Mambaonline. On 21 March, Paul met a man, “Martin”, through a profile on the Manhunt dating site. […]
Kenyan lesbian film ‘Rafiki’ banned ahead of Cannes debut
Kenya’s notoriously homophobic censors have banned a Kenyan lesbian love story after it was invited to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month. Despite the honour – a first for Kenya – the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) announced that Rafiki (meaning ‘friend’) will not be allowed to be shown in its home country. […]
Johannesburg Pride partners with Pink Loerie & Mr Gay World
Johannesburg Pride has announced a partnership with the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival Southern Africa Foundation (NPO) and Mr Gay World™. “The intention for this partnership is to formulate a cohesive working relationship to better serve the LGBT+ME community,” said Kaye Ally of Johannesburg Pride in a statement. The term “LGBT+ME” was introduced […]
Mamma Mia! Abba to release new music
It’s official! Abba have been secretly recording music in the studio and will release two new tracks for the first time in 35 years. In a post on Instagram, the foursome revealed that the new songs were an “unexpected consequence” of their work on a virtual tour, which initially was believed to only focus on […]