It seems it doesn't matter what time period or continent I escape to; girl meets girl can never just happen in peace.
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Interview with Omar Thomas, Jazz Composer of Monumental LGBT Civil Rights Hymn, “We Will Know”
I thoroughly enjoyed this interview with award-winning composer, Omar Thomas, about his new album, 'We Will Know', a monumental work of art that breathes new life into the word "movement". Inspired by the popular civil rights protest song, "We Shall Overcome", Omar has just gifted the (U.S.) LGBT civil rights…
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African Women Musicians: Queer Namibian Songwriter Shishani Launches Debut Album Campaign
One of my favorite African women artists, Shishani, has launched an IndieGoGo campaign to crowdfund her debut album, featuring her most popular singles, "Minority" and "Raining Words". I rarely post about media that isn't in the form of a review, but I've heard many of the tracks on the album…
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Africans for Africa - Afrofeminism - Blog - Gender and LGBT Issues - LGBT Africa - Media - Music - Special SeriesAward-Winning African Artist Shishani Releases Video for New LGBT Equality Anthem, “Minority”
Award-winning Namibian indie soul artist, Shishani, has just released the music video for her latest single, “Minorityâ€, a catchy, upbeat, acoustic track that calls for freedom and equality for all people despite perceived differences. She recently sat down with me to chat about her rise to stardom, her thoughts on…
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Afrofeminism - Blog - Books - Creative Corner - Film - Gender and LGBT Issues - Media - Music - Race, Culture, Ethnicity10 Books, Films, and Music by Queer People of Color That Would Make Excellent Gifts
As a follow up to my last piece about how media can help facilitate "coming out" or facilitating important conversations about sexuality over the holidays, I've compiled a list 10 of my picks for books, film, and music created by queer people of color that would make excellent gifts! If…