Last weekend, I spent a wonderful afternoon with a group of queer people. It was a wonderful hangout, and I felt so grateful…
The acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in religious communities is a journey filled with ups and downs, but recent events give us hope. The…
The conviction of Jacktone Odhiambo for the murder of Edwin Chiloba brings a mix of relief and sorrow to the African queer community.…
Transgender Day of Remembrance is an important day for us to remember people who lost their lives because of anti-trans violence. It is…
Because we are human, we are bound to get sick. I was sick at home with a little flu. When my mother calls…
For queer people, finding safety in Ethiopia can be filled with fear. Jamzee, a butch Ethiopian queer woman, fled to Kenya to escape…
A friend sent me a link to Johannesburg Pride this morning. I was in awe as I watched the image and videos of…
One of the most significant fears many queer individuals face is the process of coming out, particularly to family members. Haben’s courageous decision…
Let’s use this Bisexual Awareness Week to remind ourselves to celebrate the rich experiences of bisexual individuals. Many bisexual people are faced with…
Reading an article about the Ashtime in AVESSA magazine(on page 55) was a breath of fresh air. It filled us with…
Security officers in Ethiopia have detained the person three times in the past year for the offense of "impersonating a woman." My heart…
This is our "Excerpts from a Dairy" series. We publish excerpts of thoughts and reflections from emails, dairies and journals of people from…
Area Mama, a 33-year-old Nigerian crossdresser and popular TikTok personality, was tragically murdered on August 8, 2024. In many African nations, including Nigeria,…