Category: LGBTQ+ Activism
Stay informed on LGBTQ+ rights, global activism, and equality movements. Explore critical updates, policy changes, and social justice strategies.
LGBTQ+ Education in Schools: Are We Doing Enough?
Are schools doing enough to promote LGBTQ+ awareness? Discover the gaps, challenges, and solutions in LGBTQ+ education today.
Top 5 Harmful Gay Stereotypes to Ditch Now
Many stereotypes about being gay, such as promiscuity or inherent unhappiness, are harmful and rooted in ignorance. These myths dehumanize LGBTQ+ individuals and overlook their diversity. To combat these stereotypes, it’s important to educate, challenge misconceptions, and amplify authentic gay experiences that promote understanding and acceptance.
Holding Hands for LGBTQ+ Visibility
Discover how a simple act like holding hands in public can challenge homophobia, normalize queerness, and promote LGBTQ+ visibility and acceptance.
Pride Parades: Celebrating Our Identity in a Changing World
The Personal Impact of Pride Parades Let’s talk about Pride parades – those vibrant, energetic celebrations that have become synonymous with LGBTQ+ visibility. From the pulsating music and rainbow flags to the wonderfully expressive outfits, Pride has always been our community’s way of saying “We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re celebrating.” Many of us remember…
Homophobia and Toxic Masculinity Exposed in Short Film
Did you ever hear these phrases in high school: “Quit being such a girl” or “That’s gay” or maybe “Don’t be such a fag.” Did you hear them from peers, from bullies, even from administrators in high school? Maybe you’ve even used this term yourself. As a way to bully, tease, or pressure those to…
Born Naked – Drag Queens Turning Trash into Treasure
Discover how modern drag queens are subverting norms, turning trash into treasure, and using gender expression as an act of fearless self-love.
France allows gays to donate blood
France is going to allow gay men to donate blood from 2016 as long as they have not had sex with another man during the preceding 12 months. See how this stacks up against the rest of the world.
LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools: Challenges & Hope
Explore the challenges LGBTQ+ students face in schools, including bullying and mental health risks, and how education and support can drive acceptance.
Feminine Gays: The Strongest of the Bunch
Feminine gays are often treated badly by both straight and gay people. This article proposes that feminine gays (fems) are more of a man that other men.
Being Gay is Not a Choice: Understanding Sexual Orientation
Doesn’t society get tired though? Throughout the ages, an annoyingmantra has been preached and forcibly enforced onto our heads that being gay is a choice. The Persistent Myths About Homosexuality Really? In this day and age where information is easily available, homophobes still think homosexuality is a social sickness that encourages sodomy. How sad really?…
Interrogating the Gay Identity: What it Means to Be Gay
Like many minority groups in South Africa, the LGBT community continues to be subject to discrimination and marginalization, perhaps even to a greater extent than other minority groups. In fact one might be compelled to argue that the discrimination against individuals who are in same sex relationships or who are merely attracted to people of…
Simon Nkoli: A Legacy of Pride and Resistance
Explore the enduring legacy of Simon Nkoli, anti-apartheid and LGBTQ+ activist, and how a new generation of artists like Majola are honoring his story.
Hidden Gay Community: The Real Spectrum of LGBTQ+ Lives
The hidden gay community lives beyond the stereotypes—quietly, authentically, and often unseen. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how increasing visibility can reshape public perception and empower LGBTQ+ individuals to live openly and proudly.
