GAY MURDERS CONTINUE IN JAMAICA
Following the recent killing of a trans teen in Jamaica comes a report of another possibly homophobic murder, this time of a 41-year-old gay man. Local media reported that the body of openly gay Dean Moriah, wrapped only in a towel, was found on Tuesday in Montego Bay outside of his burning home. Moriah was […]
RUSSIAN ACTIVIST QUITS AMIDST BIZARRE BEHAVIOUR
Nikolai Alexeyev, often described as Russia’s leading LGBT rights activist, has apparently quit over a critical article by an American adult film producer. For years, Alexeyev has been at the forefront of LGBT rights in Russia and has been repeatedly detained and harassed by the authorities in his efforts to secure the right to hold […]
COCA-COLA DEFENDS SPONSORSHIP OF RUSSIAN OLYMPIC GAMES
Coca-Cola has responded to protests against its sponsorship of the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in Sochi over Russia’s anti-gay laws. On Wednesday, LGBT activists poured bottles of the popular soft drink down New York City drains in a demonstration in Times Square organised by Queer Nation. “By sponsoring the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Coca-Cola […]
QWELANE TO USE CONSTITUTION TO DEFEND HIMSELF
The hate speech case against homophobic journalist Jon Qwelane is set to continue to drag on into its sixth year without finality. In addition, Qwelane will be challenging the constitutionality of the Equality Act, under which he was convicted, in an effort to avoid facing up to the consequences of his actions. Qwelane was found […]
GAY COUNTRY HUNK HEADED FOR SA
Yee-haw! There are plans for Steve Grand, America’s first openly gay male country singer, to perform in South Africa this December. Following weeks of rumours, Bruce Walker from Pretoria nightclub Babylon confirmed to Mambaonline that negotiations are in their final stages to bring the hunky singer to the country. “He’s an inspiration,” said Walker. “Everyone […]
WALMART GIVES STAFF BENEFITS TO GAY PARTNERS
Walmart, America’s largest private employer, has extended staff benefits to the partners of gay and lesbian workers. The multinational retail corporation runs a chain of large discount and warehouse stores in the US and around the world. It has 1.3 million employees in the US. The extended coverage includes health, insurance, family leave and partner […]
OPENLY GAY HEAD BOY CHOSEN FOR TOP BRIT SCHOOL
A 17-year-old has become the first openly gay head boy to be awarded the role at one of Britain’s elite private schools. The Daily Mail reported that Will Emery was voted head boy by pupils and staff at Brighton College in Sussex. Emery came out to his family three years ago and is openly gay. […]
SA MEN RALLY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA & GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
High ranking South African government officials participated in the National Men’s Rally on Saturday to reaffirm their commitment to end gender-based violence and homophobia. Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe; Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister Lulu Xingwana; Correctional Services Minister Sibusiso Ndebele; Deputy Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Obed Bapela and City of Johannesburg […]
GOVERNMENT TO INTRODUCE HATE CRIMES INTO SA LAW
Jeff Radebe, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, has confirmed that the government intends to introduce the concept of hate crimes into South African criminal law. He also said that the government aims to make hate speech a crime, without sacrificing “South Africa’s commitment to high standards of free expression”. Radebe made the groundbreaking […]
MARTIN LUTHER KING’S SON: DAD WOULD BACK GAY RIGHTS
The oldest son of the late American civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. has said that his father would have been in support of LGBT rights. On Saturday, thousands of people marched to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington to mark the 50th anniversary of King’s famous 1963 “I Have a Dream” […]