Gina Yashere is all about pushing boundaries. Whether in her stand-up routines or on Bob Hearts Abishola, the British Nigerian comedian and actor is committed to making the audience laugh while also making them think. “I am a stand-up comedian, and my first point of call is to make you laugh,” Yashere says in an…
“Speech to the Young” is a series dedicated to the young. Notes about life, about sore and difficult things. I want to cut through the noise and the contradictory recommendations and encourage people (regardless of age, if I am being completely honest) to choose peace of mind and joy. I adore growth, and I think…
Dope Saint Jude has released the music video for her latest single, Home. The song is from the South African singer’s upcoming EP due for release in April 2022 and features her wife, Roxanne Gabriella. Speaking to Attitude Magazine, Dope Saint Jude talked about the inspiration behind the song and video. “I wrote the track…
Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has reaffirmed his commitment to respecting the court of appeal’s decision to uphold the 2019 ruling that decriminalized homosexuality in the country. He made this known in a meeting with representatives from Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals of Botswana (LEGABIBO). He made clear that his campaign was about inclusion and that his…
Who am I to write to the mighty Dave Chapelle? I had heard his name in the air around me long before I even understood what he did. You see, in as much as I would consider myself a type of American, the experiences that shaped my upbringing are not experiences that occurred in relation…
The 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards candidates were revealed today by GLAAD, the world’s most prominent lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 finalist Gottmik announced nominees in select GLAAD Media Awards categories live via GLAAD’s TikTok channel. GLAAD announced 246 nominees in 30 categories, including two…
Since the pandemic, research has been done across the continent, showing the impact of COVID-19 on LGBT+ persons. A report from the African Queer Youth Initiative showed that LGBT+ persons had experienced homelessness and limited access to health care services while struggling to stay safe from contracting the virus. The Centre for Human Rights at…
A new report by ILGA World has revealed that arrests and prosecutions for consensual same-sex sexual acts or diverse gender expressions have continued unabated across the world in 2021 and previous years. ILGA World reviewed hundreds of cases over the last two decades. Findings showed that law enforcement subjected LGBT+ folks to fines, arbitrary arrests,…
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