On This Frame: Stay abreast of issues impacting our queer sisters of color around the globe.
On March 7, Solidarity Alliance Nigeria, “a coalition of Nigerian LGBT-focused, human rights and HIV/AIDS organizations and individuals in Nigeria,” called for cities around the world to observe a “Global Day of Action” in support of Nigeria’s LGBT community. A ban against gay sex already existed, but, on January 24 , Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signed a bill that both … Continue reading
Happy Friday! Speaking of “happy,” we just can’t get enough of Pharrell’s hit song! “Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth…because I’m happyyyyy”. The song is nominated for an Oscar on Sunday for Best Original Song and it’s also number one on the Billboard charts. Part of “Happy’s” genius lies in its … Continue reading
Fewer things are less taxing than trying to find quality programming for queer women of color. Just enter a few keywords into your favorite search engine and you’ll quickly understand what we mean. So imagine the jig we did when we discovered PNT Tv Network, a Trinidad and Tobago-based entertainment resource providing femqueer content to … Continue reading
TWOC Diane Rodriguez has been in the news a lot lately. In 2009, she became the first trans person in Ecuador to be granted the right to have her name legally changed. Then, last year, the trans worldwide trans community waited to hear if she would be only the fourth trans person in history elected … Continue reading
Each year, thousands of LGBTQI individuals face cruel and intolerable acts of violence in their mother countries. The lucky ones who are able to flee to somewhere presumably safer must then seek asylum, the arduous and painstaking process of petitioning for legal protection against citizens of the nation they, at one time, called home. The … Continue reading
Candace always knew that she was different. Growing up, she developed crushes on girls- not boys like she was expected to. But, it wasn’t until the late 90’s while watching an episode of Ellen DeGeneres’ self-entitled sitcom that it finally “clicked”. She heard a word used on the show that seemed to perfectly sum up … Continue reading
Well, it would seem the Netherlands wants nothing to do with Dancehall/Reggae star Sizzla or his homophobic rhymes. It’s been reported that the artist has been banned from singing at the Melkweg festival in Amsterdam in March. This comes on the heels of Sizzla’s anti-gay performance at Jamaica’s annual Sting event, a musical extravaganza that … Continue reading
Queer couples rejoice in Brazil after a mass gay wedding where over 100 couples were exchanged nuptials on Monday. Brazil is the third country in Latin America to grant gay marriage and this was the first marriage ceremony of its kind took place. It’s actually being billed as the largest communal ceremony for LGBTQ couples … Continue reading
Yesterday, President Obama eulogized the late Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest advocates of peace and human rights the world has ever known. Obama’s powerful speech of course lauded Mandela’s role in helping to end Apartheid in South Africa but he seemed to focus more on Mandela’s fight for social justice and the rights of … Continue reading
The violence against Queer youth in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries only continues to escalate. What makes matters worse is that, law enforcement, the very entity responsible for the protection of a country’s citizens, are often involved in their victimization. Earlier this week, Jamaican police allegedly burned items such as clothing, blankets and canned goods … Continue reading
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