Watch the 2nd Episode of Everything In Between
The second episode of Everything In Between is here and it has more drama and suspense. The show is produced by The Initiative for Equal Rights and Alleykat Media.
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Kenneth Osakwe: Has liberalism become a tool to hide hate and bigotry?
It was at last year’s discussion at The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) Human Rights event that I first noticed how people used the idea or the belief that they are liberal, open minded and straight as a standard to either make homophobic comments or massage their egos. Usually, it begins like this: “Hi, my…
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Book Review: Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta
Under the Udala Trees is a coming of age story like no other, one that shocks us, scares us, tugs at our heart strings and lifts the veil on a lot of the issues we pretend to forget. In this brilliant novel, Chinelo Okparanta manages to take on the horror of the Nigerian civil war…
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Nyar Afrika: Why we need to talk about Lesbian Rape
How much is too much? What happens when she says no? Both of you have been preparing for this all day; flirty messages, subtle hints here and there and then suddenly when the time comes, you start kissing her and she says she is not ready. She is not feeling it. What do you do?…
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Dele Meiji: Being Gay is not a crime in Nigeria
A day ago, a tweet to the account of The Initiative for Equal Rights said: “as far as I know homosexuality is illegal in Nigeria.” It was just a random tweet, and the offending tweeter was swiftly corrected, but it does point to a large problem of language, law and understanding amongst Nigerians, and more…
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Gender Non-Conformity is the focus of the 3rd Episode of Untold Facts (Season 2)
Gender Non-Conformity is a hot topic and on the brand new episode of Untold Facts, Arit Okpo and Boki Ofodile share their opinions on the issue. Check it out.
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Exhibition Highlights Sanctuary for the LGBT Community in Freetown
International documentary photographer Lee Price is set to launch a powerful new exhibition at Humber Street Gallery in Hull on Thursday 27 July as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s LGBT 50 programme. That day marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act 1967 that decriminalised homosexual acts in private between two…
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Kene Richard: Mental Health in the Nigerian LGBT Community
A recent death in the music industry started a conversation around mental health. It was the death of Chester Bennington, the lead singer of the famous rock band Linkin Park. Mental illness is one of those things not given enough attention in our society today. It is something that, although silently kills, everyone refuses to…
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One Black Boy: Religion and Sexuality (The Final Instalment)
This is the first installment in the series by One Black Boy. *** It is true that one of the teachings of most religious groups is based on love, tolerance and acceptance; Jesus taught his disciples to love one another. He taught them that the greatest commandment is love; love for God and love…
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Donald Trump says transgender people cannot serve in the military
Donald Trump has revealed that transgender people cannot serve in any capacity in the United States military. He revealed this in a series of tweets moments ago. Donald Trump tweeted last year that he will support the LGBT community. The Obama administration had allowed for transgenders to serve in the military but…
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Janet Mock educates DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God on what it means to be Transgender
The Breakfast Club is known for pushing the boundaries with their choice of guests on their radio show. Still, sometimes they (DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God) can come across as ignorant on some issues especially in the LGBTQ community. Trans activist and best selling author Janet Mock was a guest on the show and…
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United Nations Must Address the Health and Well-Being of LGBTI People
A new report released today by the Global Forum on MSM and HIV (MSMGF) and OutRight Action International in collaboration with the Global Platform to Fast Track the Human Rights and HIV Responses with Gay and Bisexual Men argues for a global health and development approach that is inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people. Released…
