Tag: Gay Rights
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
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.
The 10 most gay friendly countries in the world
We explore the world to find the top ten gay friendly countries, based not on the legal status of gay rights, but rather on the perception of homosexuality by the people living there.
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…
Ban on ‘gay blood donation’ lifted
Gay men in South Africa are now allowed to donate blood. Previously, men who had sex with men in the previous 6 months were banned from blood donation. The new rules align gay and straight people, and require only that blood donors are in a monogamous relationship.
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.
