Author Archives: inkanyiso2009

2013 April 13: Reasons why we as lesbians (not all lesbians) shun +HIV people…

Posted on April 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Opinion Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:44:14 This is my opinion and I’d like to apologize to my brothers and sisters if this is going to offend anyone… A response to the latest post titled… on 10.04.13  “It is rather strange … Continue reading →

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2013 April 13: Tears in my sister’s eyes

Posted on April 13, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

She’s been hurt, harmed and destroyed by these dogs called men” Marks and scars never to disappear have bee left in her body. She’s been taken for a ride and made to believe she was going to win this time … Continue reading →

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2013 April 12: Bros B4 Ho’s at the OIA film festival opening

Posted on April 12, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

On the 12th April 2013 Inkanyiso crew and I attended the annual South African Gay & Lesbian Film Festival hosted by Out In Africa (OIA) in Johannesburg. The event that has been hosted annually for the past 20 years wasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Africa, Allies, Art Activism in South Africa, Collaborations, Contributors, Crea(c)tive senses, Exposure, Expression, Films, Inkanyiso crew, Lesego Tlhwale, Life Stories, Out In Africa (OIA), Questions & Answers, Records and histories, Visual history, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures | Tagged | 11 Comments

2013 April 10: Another black lesbian activist has fallen

Posted on April 11, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Report by Christie van Zyl As fellow South Africans especially members of African National Congress commemorates 20 years of Chris Hani’s brutal killing in Boksburg, Johannesburg (April 10, 2013). Freegender members, allies and the black lesbian community at large gathered … Continue reading →

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2013 April 9: I refuse to be abused

Posted on April 10, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

I refuse to make love to the hands that twist my wrists Hands that declares that love insists To justify itself with fists The same love that covers my face with mucous spits… As I recapture how your fingers created … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Connections, Creating awareness, Documentation; Filming; Photography; Community, Jealousy | Tagged , | 17 Comments

2013 April 2: Do good even when faced with difficulties

Posted on April 10, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Lerato Dumse Photos by Nqobile Zungu Members of Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI) spent their weekend at camp Jonathan, Camperdown in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal. Perched up on a mountain, the camp is about an hour from Durban. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Allies, Community, Community Mobilizing, Creating awareness, Faith, Holy Spirit, Hope, Love, Photos by Nqobile Zungu, Readings, Scriptures | Tagged | 9 Comments

2011 May 11: Inkanyiso in solidarity with African human rights defenders

Posted on April 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Kampala, UGANDA Human rights defenders; Activists and allies singing ‘We are the World’, the night when Anti-homosexuality Bill was thrown out of the parliament. A video produced live by Inkanyiso (2011)

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2013 April 2: He loves us all, just go to church and find God

Posted on April 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse When you stand outside while the church service is in action, you will assume that Victory Ministries Church International (VMCI) is a typical church. Its only when you walk in that your eyes are greeted with an … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 8, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

I take photographs to remember those who cannot speak freely and to be remembered. I believe photography to be my first language, a calling that I received from my ancestors so that I could voice my issues and concerns. Whatever … Continue reading →

Posted in Abantu, Africa, Allies, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Before You, Black Lesbians, Creating awareness, Expression, Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW), Founded, Life Stories, Organizations, Profile, Records and histories, revolution, Visual history | Tagged | 22 Comments

2013 April 7: The game we played and lost

Posted on April 7, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

2012 June, Paris. FRANCE A friendly match  between Equipe Les Degommeuses a lesbian soccer team based in Paris, France and Thokozani Football Club from Umlazi, Durban. … for Foot for Love Photos by Laurence Prat http://www.laurenceprat.com About Equipe Les Dégommeuses and Thokozani … Continue reading →

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