"We the undersigned wish to express our deep sadness at the murder of Ugandan human rights defender David Kato on 26th January 2011. David's activism began in the 1980s as an Anti-Apartheid campaigner where he first expressed a strong passion and conviction for freedom and justice which continued throughout his…
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This Is What a Lesbian Looks Like: My CURVE Magazine Debut
I was recently interviewed for Curve Magazine's "This Is What A Lesbian Looks Like" monthly feature. It's taken so long to feel whole and integrated as a trans-national, multi- cultured and layered individual; Nigerian, African, queer, afrofeminist, nerdy etc. It feels awesome in so many ways, and yet, so surreal.…
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In Memory of David Kato: We Will NOT Abandon Hope for Fear
No doubt David's brave words will resonate with activists and community organizers all over the world. His words along with Gloria's call to action are enough to get me out of my rut, even though I am still sad, and still afraid. The truth is that even though, like so…
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NEW PROJECT: Interview Series Featuring LGBT Human Rights Leaders around the World
The founder of QWOC+ Boston (Spectra, www.spectraspeaks.com) is interested in interviewing LGBT POC leaders in the US and Human Rights Activists around the world as part of a new project to share leadership stories and best practices. The project launches in February, and in solidarity with Black History Month, will…
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Reflections of a Straight Girl: What Does It Mean to Be an Ally?
My sister Zara, wrote this recently for me (it is also posted on her blog @ ZaraChiron.com). If you have siblings, parents, family members etc, that haven't yet come around, I hope you find inspiration in this piece, to be patient (and brave) enough to remain open to their own…
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