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but make it fashion

issues

When You Wear An Agbada

“To understand my relationship with this symbol of masculinity, we’ll have to start with my journey of queerness I had no idea I had embarked upon until I was turning…

Itenoria —

Nov 14, 2018

africa

women of color

first person

Being Lesbian While Black & How Five African Women Saved My Life

There’s just something about feeling inauthentic, impossible and insignificant that really makes life a burden, and that’s where I was for years. I was sick of living and wavered between…

aimee josiane —

Feb 26, 2015

africa

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Jacqueline Nantumbwe Must Stay: Why the Current UK System For LGB Asylum Seekers is Broken

The UK Border Agency has detained Ugandan asylum seeker Jacqueline Nantumbwe, placing her at risk of abuse and deportation unless she can “prove” she’s gay.

Fikri —

Feb 4, 2014

101s

africa

politics + activism

UK LGBT Politics Crash Course: 2013 Was A Real Banner Year for Colonially-Influenced Homophobia in the Commonwealth

From India to Uganda, the legacy of British colonial sodomy laws live on today in many countries around the world. What can or should the Commonwealth do about this, if…

Fikri —

Jan 11, 2014

africa

death is sad

politics + activism

Cameroonian LGBT Activist Found Dead In His Home

“We do not know who killed Eric [Lembembe], or why . . . but his friends suspect that in killing him, someone wanted to kill a movement. ”

Cara —

Jul 19, 2013

africa

gay rights

politics + activism

Malawi Might Be One (Small) Step Further On The Path to Gay Rights

“Whether [President Banda] will be able to overcome centuries of entrenched homophobia and help Malawi become one of the few African countries without anti-gay laws remains to be seen, but…

Cara —

Nov 7, 2012

africa

Daily Fix

politics + activism

UN Chief Calls On African Union To Hop On The Gay Tolerance Train

“One form of discrimination ignored or even sanctioned by many states for too long has been discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.”

Jamie J. Hagen —

Feb 3, 2012

africa

greatest hits

movie reviews

I Am Alike: A Nigerian Boi’s Reflection on ‘Pariah’

“I remember holding my breath during pivotal scenes in the movie. I wondered nervously if my brother saw then the direct parallels to his own sister’s life.”

Spectra Speaks —

Dec 30, 2011

africa

alsoalsoalso

society + culture

Also. Also. Also: Darlene Has a New Girlfriend And Other More Important Stories

Nigeria passes an appalling anti-gay law, Sara Gilbert & Linda Perry get together, TI thinks gay people are too sensitive and SO MUCH MORE!

the team —

Nov 29, 2011

africa

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Uganda Drops “Kill The Gays” Bill – Something That We Did Worked [UPDATE: JK NOT REALLY]

Online petitions had over 1.4 million signatures as of yesterday afternoon, and the impending vote on Uganda’s “Kill The Gays” bill is temporarily called off.

Rachel —

May 12, 2011

africa

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Uganda’s “Kill the Gays” Bill: Why Now, What Happens Next, What You Should Sign

Sign this petition, for starters.

the team —

May 10, 2011

africa

girl-on-world

travel

Postcards from Uganda: An American Lesbian Abroad

The incredibly true story of my first two months in Kampala, Uganda, where I really can’t tell anyone that I’m gay.

imanadventurer —

Apr 16, 2011