Seven queer African creative works you should know about, from short stories to music videos.
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Released in 1997, Vulindlela reflects the optimism of a democratic South Africa – but Fassie’s ‘bad girl’ image also asks who is really welcome in this new society.
When appropriate care is available, several studies have shown, gay Black men are more likely to test themselves for HIV and engage in less risky sexual behaviors than gay men of other races.
From the 1950s to the early 1970s the carnival was a place for queer expression and attracted performers from as far away as Brazil.
A 26-member theatre ensemble aims to bring history to light in a fresh way.
Despite harsh laws, a growing number of African countries are representing queer life in their cinema.
As violent attacks against gay people continue to increase in the US, Black transwomen face ongoing battles against discrimination in the workplace and over receiving health care.
His books bring north Africa into conversation with sub-Saharan Africa about lived queer experiences.
The new book “Black and Queer on Campus” explores the range of experiences that Black LGBTQ students face at colleges across the US.
The activist is today the subject of songs, sculptures, an annual lecture and even a new musical.
Discussions about the films on social media and online forums show that African queer lives are complex and don’t tell a single story.
A sociologist spent two years interviewing gay gang members. While some were in the closet and others were openly gay, all were forced to reckon with an environment of hypermasculinity.
One of the lesser known demands of Black Lives Matter is the right to a safe space to celebrate Black Queer Lives. This year’s Blockorama party in Toronto is evidence the movement is progressing.
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Senior Lecturer, Stellenbosch University
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