5 Inspiring Queer Asians in the Media
- Published in: Asian Invasion, Lists, Q-Trends
- Written by Saba Teklu
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Check out this list of inspiring queer Asians in media. …
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Diary of a Straight African Ally-in-Training: “LGBT Issues Aren’t Just about Homophobia”
- Published in: Empowerment & Spirituality, Purple Hearts: Ally Love
- Written by Saba Teklu
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Thoughts from an Ally-in-Training: “Up until this point, I never really watched the way I said things. But now, when my words are reaching out to people from many walks of life, I’m realizing that there’s so much more at stake than my “learning” process.”…
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This is What Africa’s Resistance Looks Like: Uganda’s First LGBT Clinic Opens in Kampala
- Published in: By Topic, Featured, Health & Wellness, LGBT Africa, Special Series
- Written by Saba Teklu
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From the “Kill the Gays” bill to a brand new LGBT clinic in the capital city of Kampala; this is what LGBT Africa’s resistance looks like. …
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15 Ways Straight People Can Support International Day Against Homophpobia
- Published in: Activism & Politics, Featured, History: Past, Present, and Future, Purple Hearts: Ally Love
- Written by Saba Teklu
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International Day Against Homophobia is coming soon! Check out some things you can do to participate and become a better ally. …
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Hometown Homophobia: Reflections of a Straight Ethiopian Ally
- Published in: LGBT Africa, Purple Hearts: Ally Love, Race, Culture, and Ethnicity
- Written by Saba Teklu
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“My first encounter with a gay Ethiopian didn’t come with a big a-ha moment. Yet, as I look back at my journey to more proactive alliance and advocacy of LGBT Africans, it’s clear that this moment was the catalyst that brought about the stepping stones that led me to this point.…
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