Monthly Archives: August 2013

2013 Aug. 6: Invisibility of black lesbians ‘From safe harbours to Equality’

by Lesego Tlhwale  Colorful countries flags rose up in the sky with pride as hundreds of people walked in the Wanganitie grounds where the official opening of the World Outgames III in Antwerp, Belgium took place. The anticipated 20,000+ participants … Continue reading

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2013 Aug. 6: My body as a subject of hate crime

by Maureen Velile Majola   My body laid there as I was used as a subject of hate crime. My heart ached as I imagined my mother walking up to my exposed body and trying to cover me up so … Continue reading

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2013 Aug. 5: Amsterdam Pride photos

  Photos by Bongi Thekwane Mpisholo (3rd Aug. 2013). About 200 000 individuals flocked in the streets and canals of Amsterdam to celebrate this year’s Pride. The parade took place on Sat. 3rd Aug. 2013. There were different floats numbered … Continue reading

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2013 Aug.4: FEW’s 10th Anniversary

Exactly a year ago now, I joined the Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW), activists and allies to celebrate the 10th anniversary. FEW is the black lesbian organisation that Donna Smith and I conceptualized in 2002 at a garage … Continue reading

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2013 Aug. 2: Photo of the day

by Thekwane Bongi Mpisholo. 2nd Aug. 2013

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2013 July 31: Almost all about my first time abroad

… from Joburg, South Africa to Antwerp, Belgium by Kopano Sibeko This time last week as I recall I was anticipating Tuesday, 23rd July as that would be the day I collect my visa, as two days after that would … Continue reading

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2013 Aug. 1: The 2012 Eastern Cape Pride that was

They say pictures speak louder than words. For those who were there at the 2012 Eastern Cape Pride, see yourselves and likenesses in the pics and kindly caption wherever possible. Thanks to Zamanguni Mzimela & partner for the invitation and … Continue reading

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2013 July 31: Contrast of love and hate

I want you to know how hate feels like against the contrast of love… I want you to know what making love feels like against the contrast of being fucked, ripped apart until you reach a moment where you question … Continue reading

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