Category Archives: Activism

2013 April 4: Gender blind

Posted on April 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Thuthula Sodumo I have always wondered what would happen if I was a human being, with no gender, no sexuality and no identity. Just a human being that loved other humans and that’s it. I wondered how it would be … Continue reading →

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2013 March 30: The photo that I like…

Posted on March 30, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

This is one of the memorable photos that I like most, taken at the Miss Sappho by Brendelie Mitchell. The beauty contest was hosted by Sistahs Kopanang, the defunct black lesbian organization that we were part of steered by Naomi … Continue reading →

Posted in Abantu, Activism, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Art Solidarity, Arts, Before You, Black Lesbians, Creating awareness, Documentation; Filming; Photography; Community, Exposure, Life Stories, Organizations, Queer visibility, South Africa, Visual history, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures, Zanele Muholi | Tagged | 5 Comments

2013 March 28: Against the rising tide

Posted on March 29, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

BORN IN A BODILY PRISON Hated without reason Living on a mission To love with full conviction This body is my affliction Hence I make that decision To enter this transition And bring my soul to living As I emerge … Continue reading →

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2013 March 28: Failed justice

Posted on March 29, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lerato Dumse A commemoration was held on Wednesday 27 March 2013 in Thokoza township, east of Johannesburg to remember the life of Nokuthula Radebe. In 2011 March 28 Nokuthula became one of many hate crime victims reported that year … Continue reading →

Posted in Abantu, Activism, Archived memories, Black Lesbians & Allies Against Hate Crimes, Creating awareness, Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW), Rape | Tagged | 10 Comments

2013 March 19: Awakening Azania

Posted on March 29, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Happy Masuku   Heart Beat. Heart Beat. Heart Beat. Afrika my heart beats. Afrika my heart sings. Praises to your hilltops and valleys. Clan names to your Kings,men of legendary wisdom. Ululations to your Chiefs,people of a just character. … Continue reading →

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2013 March 21: EPOC event report

Posted on March 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Charmain Carrol & Ntsiki Cassie Dlamini On the 21st March 2013 the Inkanyiso crew attended a picnic event organized by Ekurhuleni Pride Organizing Committee (EPOC) in Tsakane. The event was attended by a diverse group of people both gay … Continue reading →

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2013 March 24: Recognition of LGBTI Activist should be a culture

Posted on March 25, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lesego Tlhwale On the 21st March 2013 Zanele Muholi, visual activist and founder of Inkanyiso production was honoured for her extraordinary work of capturing the lives of black lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex individuals in South Africa. Muholi … Continue reading →

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2013 March 22: Gloom, glamour and graves

Posted on March 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Tambu Glenda Muzenda When we lay for the last time to rest the whole event is filled and felt with many emotions and for the one being sent away only silence prevails. Yet so much more happens in these … Continue reading →

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2012 March 20: There’s a strawberry garden between your legs

Posted on March 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Man drools over it like he can see it He has visuals of it in his head There’s something between your legs That makes him believe he can have that beautiful strawberry You’ve nurtured it so well and kept it … Continue reading →

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2013 March 20: Defining Self: Honoring the Work of…

Posted on March 21, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Isis Asare _______________ If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive. ~Audre Lorde The work of Cheryl Dunye and Yvonne Welbon created an unprecedented level of visibility … Continue reading →

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