Category Archives: Activism

2014 March 8: Photos from Brown Bois Retreat in Oakland, CALIFORNIA

Posted on March 17, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Photos by Zanele Muholi Where: Oakland, CA With:  Valerie Thomas and Selaelo ‘Sly’ Mannya What: Brown Bois Retreat Link to: Brown Boi Project Topic: How to increase Personal Communication Skills chaired by Mervyn Marcano   My Masculinity Is…   Name Quote … Continue reading →

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2014 March 14: A video of Ayanda and Nhlanhla Moremi’s wedding

Posted on March 14, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  4 months later … marital bliss. Ayanda Magoloza got married to Nhlanhla Moremi on the 9th Nov. 2013 in Katlehong. They exchanged the vows at Kwanele Park in Katlehong. Their wedding union was blessed by Pastor Tebogo Moema of Dominion … Continue reading →

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2014 Feb.28: Isiphiwo Sami

Posted on March 2, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

This short documentary is an exploration of Black Queers in SA (Beauties)… Queerizing Public Spaces. Produced in Durban in 2013, an exchange between black trans/ femme gay identifying persons from Durban and Johannesburg. Continuous documentation of Inkanyiso Productions celebrating our … Continue reading →

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2014 Jan. 2: Look at me

Posted on January 5, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

  Look at me Analyse me, look into my eyes See the lies, see what lays underneath my eyes Decode my lines because there is nothing but a manipulation of my lies Dictated by the life that was supposedly designed … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 16: “Sibonga uMadiba ngokulwela inkululeko yethu”

Posted on December 17, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Londeka Dlamini Izolo iNingizimu Afrika yonkana ibithintekile ngokuhanjelwa iqhawe uTata Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela obefihlwa khona izolo endaweni yase Qunu esifundazweni sase Eastern Cape okulapho azalelwa khona uTata. Khona manjalo isizwe sonkana nakwamanye amazwe bekugujwa inkululeko asilethela yona uTata uMandela, … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 9: Zozo’s alleged murderer to appear in court for the second time

Posted on December 9, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Lesego Tlhwale As the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence draws to an end, the plight of Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people in South Africa continues and the fight to eradicate hate crimes carries on … Continue reading →

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2013 Dec. 3: A Queer African Reader book

Posted on December 4, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Dear Friend, If you are interested in reviewing QAR, kindly write to Sokari Ekine: sokari@blacklooks.org Thank you!

Posted in Activism, Activists, Activists Act, African, African Queer Beauty, Allies, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Is A Human Right, As we are, Committed, Community, Cover photo: Thobe Mpulo & Phila Mbanjwa, Creating awareness, LGBTIs in Africa, Our lives in the picture, Photography, Power of the Arts, Power of the Voice, Publications, Questions & Answers, We Are You, We Care, Writing is a Right, Zanele Muholi | Tagged | Leave a comment

2013 Nov. 10: I can never forget

Posted on November 27, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

by Maureen Velile Majola   That night you made me stay up so you can pour out your heart When you reminded me of all my mistakes When the age gap played it significant role again The reminder The constant … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 24: Black, Proud & Out and Deaf

Posted on October 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

Sorita interviewed by Rene Mathibe & Xana Nyilenda Featuring photos from Sorita’s facebook page. Sorita Dlamini was born and raised in KwaThema, Springs, Johannesburg. She is a 24 year old female and is an older sibling to her 6 year … Continue reading →

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2013 Oct. 24: Jack Daniel’s

Posted on October 24, 2013 by inkanyiso2009

  by S’bu Kheswa Yehla ngomgogodlo! Triple distilled and twice as smooth!  It has been very long since I enjoyed my favourite drink. When one is on some weight-watching tip one misses out on goodies but once in a while … Continue reading →

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