Category Archives: As we are

2013 April 10: God did not reject me

by Olive Legobye I have always felt alone and different. My first experience with telling someone in my circle of friends about having lesbian thoughts was to be convinced to attend some gay-lesbians meetings or workshops. I’m too spiritual and … Continue reading

Posted in Africa, Allies, As we are, Before You, Bulawayo, Career, CD4 count, Christie van Zyl, Expression, Faith, Life Stories, Prayer, revolution, Scriptures, Skills training for LGBTI, Sponsorships | Tagged | 8 Comments

2013 April 20: Inkanyiso online reaches +100 posts and more than 26 000 views within 3 months

 by Baitiri Lumka Seleka On the 19 April 2013, Inkanyiso.org celebrated 100 blog postings in less than three months of being active. The blog was created on the 4th February 2013, and has items ranged from news articles, creative writings, … Continue reading

Posted in Abantu, Africa, Archived memories, Art Solidarity, Articles, As we are, Before You, Collaborations, Community, Community Mobilizing, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Education, Exposure, Expression, Johannesburg, Readings, Records and histories, Relationships, revolution, Women; Voices; Writings; Education; Traditions; Struggles; Cultures | Tagged | 10 Comments

2013 April 19: Inkanyiso crew and friends

 … celebrates Inkanyiso’s +100 posts and more than 25 000 views since February 4th, 2013. Top Row L-R: Donna Smith, Nqobile Zungu, Maureen Majola, Charmain Carrol, Muholi Muholi, Nqobile Mntambo, Lerato Matshidiso Middle Row L-R: Thabi Mkhwanazi, Belu-kazi Nkala, Collen … Continue reading

Posted in Abantu, As we are, Before You, Media works, Networking, Organizations, Our lives in the picture, Professionals, Profile, Records and histories, Relationships | Tagged | 4 Comments

2013 April 21: A piece of Me

by Star Kool Maybe love did live here once upon a time. When the sky was still blue and less invaded. When the grass was still green and natural. When the air still smelt fresh and less polluted. I long … Continue reading

Posted in Arts, As we are, Black Lesbians, Community, Crea(c)tive senses, Creating awareness, Our lives in the picture, South Africa | Tagged | 1 Comment

2013 April 17: Collen’s black & white album

photos by Collen Mfazwe Camera used:  Canon 60D with zoom lens EF-S 18-135mm f stop 1:3.5-5.6 IS … as part of 2013 Photo XP, offered by Inkanyiso media, Johannesburg. See more info on: 2012 Photo XP __________________ About Inkanyiso student photographer … Continue reading

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2013 Feb. 11: I almost wished

by Ntsiki Cassie Dlamini I almost wished I could start all over again. Go back to my first day and draw my first breath. To my early months and attempt my first steps. To my childhood era and make new … Continue reading

Posted in African Queer Beauty, Another Approach Is Possible, Archived memories, Archiving Queer Her/Histories in SA, Artists, Arts, As we are, Beauty, Before You, Black Lesbian, Black Lesbian Artists, I almost wished | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments