Category Archives: As we are

2013 Aug. 9: Muholi being seen by fellow artists

Location: Antwerp, Belgium Related articles 2013 July 27: African Lesbians and Transgender Facing Belgium and 2013 Aug. 7: Reality Check from the 2013 World Outgames  

Posted in 2013 World Outgames, Another Approach Is Possible, Antwerp, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Art Solidarity, Articles, Arts, As we are, Belgium, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Exhibitions, Painting | Tagged | 1 Comment

2013 Aug. 7: Reality Check from the 2013 World Outgames

by Kopano Sibeko According to the PR person at the Press room, he stated that only 31 South African athletes made it to the 2013 World Outgames, Antwerp. There are 17 males and 14 females whose race cannot be disclosed … Continue reading

Posted in As we are, Body, Democracy, Homosexuality, Inkanyiso media, Networking, Queer sports, Queer Youth, Society, Socio-economic, Sponsorships, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, Visualizing public spaces, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, We were (t)here | Tagged | 5 Comments

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

Posted in accommodation and stipend, Activism, Africa, Allies, Another Approach Is Possible, Antwerp, Archived memories, As we are, Chosen FEW absent, Exposure, Expression, Human rights, Lack of Resources, Queer sports, Sponsorships, Writing is a Right, Youth voices | Tagged | 6 Comments

2013 July 31: No title

I lay here, in pain tossing and turning waiting for the birth of my daughter. I try to lift my head but it won’t get off the pillow, as my body starts to give way my abdominals go numb. It’s … Continue reading

Posted in Activism, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, As we are, Before You, Betrayal, Black Lesbians, Black Lesbians & Allies Against Hate Crimes, Charmain Carrol, Collectivism, Community, Creating awareness, Creative Writing, Curative rapes, Duduzile Zozo, Hope, Human rights, Johannesburg, Lack of Resources, Lesbian Love Is Possible in South Africa, Life Stories, Love, Networking, Power of the Voice, Tears, Toilet brush, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures | Tagged | 3 Comments

2013 July 23: I shot the innocent cows

Am still trying to find the truths of what cows means to all of us, as consumers… Please share your thoughts and  help with captions wherever possible. photos by Zanele Muholi (2013.07.22) Location: Colenso, KwaZulu Natal Cameras used:  Canon 6D … Continue reading

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2013 July 19: Muholi’s birthday and wishes

… the beat goes on and we are growing together bafowethu.

Posted in As we are, Before You, Birthday, Black Lesbians, Collaborations, Collectivism, Crea(c)tive senses, Evidence, Love, Media works, Power of the Voice, ReClaim Your Activism, Records and histories, Relationships, Visual history, Visual history is a Right not a luxury, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Women who have sex with Women, Writing is a Right | Tagged | 4 Comments

2013 July 13: Picturing Duduzile Zozo’s funeral

Photos by Collen Mfazwe Where: Church Hall & Kromvleiplaas cemetery, Thokoza township, Johannesburg What:  Duduzile Zozo’s funeral When: 13/07/2013 How many: More than 500 people attended. Who: Mostly political parties and black lesbians… Camera used:  Canon 60D with zoom lens … Continue reading

Posted in Anger, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, Articles, As we are, Before You, Black Lesbians & Allies Against Hate Crimes, Creating awareness, Curative rapes, Family, Family support, Friendships, Johannesburg, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Where & Who is Justice?, Youth voices | Tagged , | 24 Comments

2013 July 10: Chaotic memorial service for Duduzile

Texts by Kopano Sibeko and Lesego Tlhwale Photos by Zanele Muholi Duduzile is a Nguni name which means comfort. It is a pity that instead of the deceased family getting the support and comfort they needed from concerned citizens, the … Continue reading

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2013 July 9: Living in and loving the lesbian boarding house in Hillbrow

by Collen Mfazwe They say blood is thicker than water but blood doesn’t make a family, love does. I say this because I am living testimony that this statement is true. I want to tell you about my family, not … Continue reading

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2013 July 3: Another brutal murder of a lesbian

by Lesego Tlhwale As the LGBTI community in South Africa on the 1st July 2013, we were woken up by news of the brutal murder of one of our own; Duduzile Zozo, a 26 year old lesbian from Thokoza, East … Continue reading

Posted in Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Art Activism in South Africa, As we are, Before You, Black Lesbians, Black Lesbians & Allies Against Hate Crimes, Community, Community Mobilizing, Creating awareness, Evidence, Homosexuality, Inkanyiso media, Johannesburg, Organizations, Power of the Voice, South Africa, Violence, Visualizing public spaces, We Are You, We Care, We Still Can with/out Resources, Writing is a Right | Tagged , , | 25 Comments