Article first published in February 2015 by Khakan Qureishi Last year, I participated in a project whose aim was to explore the issues surrounding people who identify as LGBT amongst South Asian communities in the UK. The interviewer asked the following three questions: 1) Why are LGBT South Asians still “hidden”? 2) Why aren’t there… Read More
An Open Letter to Oxford University calling for the Sultan of Brunei’s honorary degree to be rescinded
Protests are growing after the Sultan of Brunei introducing the punishment of death by stoning for adultery and gay sex. In an open letter, students from Oxford University are calling for the honorary degree awarded to the Sultan to now be rescinded in light of the inhumane laws. Read the letter below and sign the petition Dear… Read More
No Outsiders: Why British Muslims must speak out for LGBTQ equality
The suspension of the No Outsiders programme that aimed to educate pupils about LGBTQ issues at Parkfield school following protests from parents has brought about the spectre of a return to Section 28. As Khalid Ibrahim writes, it is a state of affairs Muslim communities must resist The recent news regarding Parkfield school suspending the… Read More
Why Janelle Monaé’s Grammy loss was unsurprising yet significant
Janelle Monaé’s critically acclaimed Dirty Computer lost out on Album of Year award at this year’s Grammy awards. Ayika Tshimanga revisits the album and its significance to marginalised people At the Grammy Awards ceremony on February 10th, Janelle Monaé lost the coveted Album of the Year award to Kacey Musgraves. And so, the Recording Academy… Read More
The Weeknd’s lyrics are the tip of a queerphobic iceberg
The Weeknd’s new hit “Lost In The Fire” unfortunately contains queerphobic lyrics, in 2019. Shivani Dave writes how a seemingly throwaway line reinforces a violent reality for many queer and trans women. Content note: This article contains discussion of sexual assault. Lost in the Fire was supposed to be The Weeknd”s hot track with French… Read More
Kevin Hart and the betrayal of black LGBTQ+ people by straight black comedians
Kevin Hart this month withdrew from hosting the 91st Academy Awards following the unearthing of past homophobic tweets and jokes. Jason Okundaye discusses the blacklash, the sense of betrayal and how for black LGBTQ+ people, it’s more than “just a joke” Content note: This article contains uncensored homophobic slurs, links to homophobic comedy videos and… Read More
Being a queer South Asian and the importance of Black Pride
Reeta Loi explains the personal importance of London’s celebration of LGBTQ people of colour, UK Black Pride Read More
A call for LGBTQ+ space, services and infrastructure
Kennedy Walker urges proactivity when it comes to building more infrastructure, services and spaces for LGBTQ people of colour Read More
Writers of colour explore blueprints for revolution
Cardyn Brooks reviews two new books by writers of colour that explore blueprints for revolution Read More
Free Toy Included | Love Diversified
In the latest installment of Love Diversified, sydney khoo talks asexuality, fast food and sex with Ronald Mcdonald Read More
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