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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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