You MUST watch this incredible animated gay love story short film
A new animated short film about gay love and heartbreak in school is one of the most heart-warming things you’re likely to see anytime soon. In a Heartbeat was created by Esteban Bravo and Beth David, at the Ringling College of Art and Design in Florida, as their thesis. It follows Sherwin, who is struggling […]
Nigeria mass arrest | It was HIV testing, not a gay orgy
A Nigerian activist says that the 42 men arrested for homosexuality had simply gathered to access HIV counselling and testing. AFP reported that the group, which apparently includes 12 minors, was on Thursday accused in court of engaging in “gay activities”. The “suspects”, who were arrested during a raid on a hotel in the state of […]
Israel | Despite threats and 30 arrests, Jerusalem Pride a success
Police took no risks when it came to safety at Jerusalem Pride this year, following the 2015 murder of a 16-year-old marcher by a religious fanatic. As estimated 25,000 people took part in the city’s 16th annual pride parade under tight security on Thursday; far more than the 4,000 expected by organisers. The marchers were […]
Amazing! Watch this LGBT Cape Town couple’s beautiful marriage proposal
A young dancer was amazed when her same-sex partner asked to marry her in front of the audience at one of her performances. In late April, Raylin Robertson, a part time trainee with Cape Town’s New World Dance Theatre company, took part in a show at the UCT School of Dance. After she finished the […]
Scandal and tragedy | South African LGBT politicians in the news
Two prominent and groundbreaking South African LGBT politicians made headlines this week, for very different reasons. It was confirmed that Ian Ollis, believed to be the first MP to come out as gay in the media in South Africa, was involved in a deadly car accident. On Wednesday morning, a vehicle transporting five people, including four […]
Marriage equality | Same-sex couple accuse Stanford wedding venue of homophobia
Another wedding venue, this time in the Western Cape, has been accused of turning away a same-sex couple because of its “heterosexuals-only” policy. In the early stages of planning their wedding, Capetonian Alex K Thorne and her American partner of two years (pictured) contacted four venues to start assessing costs and logistics. One of these establishments was […]
Fifty-six generals & admirals slam Trump’s transgender military ban
In an impressive show of support for LGBT soldiers, 56 retired generals and admirals have warned President Trump that his planned ban on transgender military staff will damage the military. Last week, Trump unexpectedly announced on Twitter that “the United States Government will not accept or allow Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in […]
Namibia | Windhoek celebrates LGBT Pride after hate attacks (Pics)
Following a series of hate crime attacks, members of Namibia’s LGBT community took to the streets of the capital Windhoek for a Pride march on Saturday. Organised by Out-Right Namibia, the procession through the city’s main road, Independence Avenue, included around 200 participants, who were escorted by the police. Some marchers helped carry a huge […]
Idols South Africa judges accused of transphobia
The gender of an aspiring Idols South Africa contestant has been mocked by the show’s judges, including by Somizi Mhlongo himself. On Sunday, Arshen Madlopha was shown in a Johannesburg audition for the singing contest, attempting a rendition of Beyoncé’s hit, Halo. The vocals were admittedly not great, but it was not only Madlopha’s singing that […]
Justifiable exclusion? Canadian LGBTQ Pride bans police officers in uniforms
Following a growing trend, LGBTQ Pride organisers in the Canadian city of Calgary have restricted the participation of police officers in their parade. As the LGBTQ community has become more accepted in many countries, members of the police have increasingly taken part in Pride events in a visible show of support for the community. While […]