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Secrets of the Black Gay Underground Scene in 1970s London
By David Nathan
Friend to the best in soul music, read the adventures of music journalist, David Nathan, on the Black gay underground scene in 1970s London.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and JK Rowling’s “Anti-Trans” Essay
By Editorial Columnist
A Twitter storm has called author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie a con artist for her defence of JK Rowling's anti-trans essay. “Everyone knows the feminist movement here [in Nigeria] stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ community.”
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The Rise of Rev. Darrell Goodwin — Black. Queer. Activist. Leader.
By Cyril Husbands
In a historic first, Black, openly gay activist Reverend Darrell Goodwin is elected to a senior leadership role in the United Church of Christ.
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Michael Gunning Swims Against the Tide of Jamaican Homophobia
By Cyril Husbands
He’s young, handsome and hotly tipped as a prospective Olympic medallist. Even if Tokyo 2020 Games (deferred to 2021 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic) is eventually cancelled; 2024 isn’t a million years away.
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Why I Refuse to Share Images of Racist Violence Against Black People
By Cyril Husbands
Why I won't be sharing the video of George Floyd's murder by three racist white policemen nor the next outrage either.
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The Murder of George Floyd in Police Custody
By Kevin Gordon
The murder of George Floyd is a symbol of the Obscene inequality and racial hostility black people still face in the United States of America and many other parts of the world.
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Hate Crimes and Bullying: Why We Must Be Better
By Matthew Hodson
The figures for LGBT hate crimes are dwarfed by the almost 79,000 reported race-related hate crimes, which increased by 11% last year.
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Black Men’s Misogynoir and Why We Must Do Better
By Cyril Husbands
Misogyny is not reserved for straight men. There is a long, toxic tradition of gay men cruelly mocking cishet women, and misogynoir is strong particularly among black gay men.
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Racism on Gay Dating Apps Reflect Wider Prejudices
By Mansa Musa
Professor Ryan Wade explores racism on gay dating apps (Racialized Sexual Discrimination) in a new study published by the American Journal of Community Psychology.
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