South Africa’s gay bears strike back
Our recent article about a US study that claimed that bears tended to be overweight, often practised riskier sex, and had low self esteem, did not go down well with South African bears. For those who don’t know, bears are gay men who identify as part of a community that celebrates all body types, including […]
Man comes forward claiming to be Orlando killer’s lover
A man has come forward claiming to have been Omar Mateen’s lover and that the Orlando killer murdered 49 people to seek revenge against Latino men after an HIV scare. In an interview with Univision Noticias, the man – who has not been identified and spoke while wearing a disguise – said that he was Mateen’s friend […]
No, Julius Malema is not planning to kill gay people
A satire site seems to think it’s hilarious to claim (falsely) that EFF leader Julius Malema is planning to kill gays and lesbians. The site, iMzansi, posted an article on Tuesday with the headline: “‘I Will Kill All Gays & Lesbians If I Become President’ – Julius Malema.” The astonishing article “quoted” Malema after he […]
Frank Ocean – “Many hate us and wish we didn’t exist”
Frank Ocean has spoken out about the Orlando massacre and the ongoing oppression of anti-LGBT religious bigotry. In a passionate post on his blog, the openly LGBT R&B artist wrote: “Many hate us and wish we didn’t exist. Many are annoyed by our wanting to be married like everyone else or use the correct restroom like everyone […]
LGBT traffic lights unveiled for London Pride
London’s mayor has unveiled LGBT traffic lights to celebrate the British capital’s Pride festival. On Sunday, 50 pedestrian traffic signals around Trafalgar Square had their traditional ‘walk’ image replaced with new diversity images. The signals now display either one of six green gender related symbols, including the trans symbol, or a same-sex holding hands design. […]
Orlando: Flood the world with unicorns
Things were at first sketchy when the news poured in about a hostage situation in a gay venue – Pulse nightclub in Florida, USA. Should I have been worried? I was, yes I was. I remembered the first time I was beaten up. By two men with a superiority complex about their straight concept of […]
Orlando angels defy gay hate church.
People dressed as angels have stood against protesters from the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) during a funeral service for one of the victims of the Orlando massacre. After it was reported that members of the hate church were planning to protest at Christopher Leinonen’s funeral on Saturday, the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre came up with its “Angel Wing Project”. […]
Istanbul Trans Pride attacked by riot police
The Turkish authorities have again cracked down on the LGBTI community following their ban on Pride events this month. On Sunday, riot police used rubber bullets and teargas to disperse people taking part in Istanbul’s seventh Trans Pride rally. The move comes after officials banned Pride events from taking place during the Muslim holy month […]
Forgotten gay club massacre in Mexico comes to light
It’s been revealed that a number of people were killed in another gay club shooting, this time in Mexico. The attack took place on 22 May but failed to capture the same attention in the English media as Sunday’s Orlando massacre. According to the Latin American Herald Tribune, gunmen who arrived on motorbikes launched the attack […]
Hate thrives on social media as DA condemns ‘shoot gays’ Alberton man
While the world mourns the murder of 49 people in Orlando, there is no sign of hatred against LGBT people abating on social media. On Wednesday, Mabine Seabe, spokesperson for the DA’s national leader Mmusi Maimane, condemned a call by Johannesburg Facebook user Gerhard de Bruyn for people to “SHOOT TO KILL” gay men. De […]