Resources – History
Queer Icons 101: Simon Nkoli — A Revolutionary for All Freedoms:
Simon Nkoli is often mentioned as a pioneer in the fight for queer rights in South Africa. So who was he, and what is he most remembered for?
Queer 101: Queer is Not Un-African – Debunking a Dangerous Myth:
The claim that queerness is "un-African" is a deeply harmful myth used to justify homophobia, discrimination, and even violence across the continent.
Queer History 101: Who was Harvey Milk?:
Discover the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials, whose activism transformed LGBTQ+ visibility and rights.
Trans History: Kewpie – The Unapologetic Icon of District Six:
“I’ve always realised that I am me. I’m Kewpie. I’m just me.” Cape Town's Kewpie is remembered as an icon of queer and trans history in South Africa.
Queer History 101: Marsha P. Johnson, The Woman Who Refused to Be Erased:
“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” These words capture the fiery heart and fearless spirit of Marsha P. Johnson.
No Matter What You Call it, David’s Love for Jonathan is One of the Bible’s Most Beautiful:
One of the greatest loves in the Bible is the intense devotion between the warrior Jonathan and David, who later became king of Israel.