Afrobubblegum co-founder Wanuri Kahiu on why her lesbian romance film was banned in Kenya
As Kenya decides on whether to decriminalize gay sex, the “Rafiki” director speaks about her battle to address LGBTQ issues in art.
Kenya’s highest court upholds law making gay sex illegal
In a blow to the LGBTQI movement in Africa, Kenya’s highest court ruled Friday that a colonial-era law banning same-sex relations should remain in place.
For China’s LGBT people, Taiwan’s rainbow victory is a moment of joy and pain
When Chinese gay rights activist Peng Yanhui heard that Taiwan had approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage on May 17 as he boarded a flight, he burst into tears of joy.
Still fiercely-divided, Taiwan celebrates the first same-sex weddings in Asia
Beaming in the bright sunshine, Amber Wang took the hand of her new wife, Kristin Huang, on the steps of the Xinyi District office in Taipei, Friday, making history as one of the first same-sex couples to marry in Asia.
Lori Lightfoot to be inaugurated as Chicago’s first black lesbian mayor
Lori Lightfoot will face issues like crime and police-community relations.
5 things to know for May 20: Politics, India, Morehouse, Texas kidnapping, weather
Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Group ranks best and worst countries in Europe for LGBTI rights
Azerbaijan, Turkey and Armenia are the worst countries in Europe for LGBTI rights, according to a new assessment from the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association.
Bud Light will sell beer in rainbow bottles in June for Pride Month
For years, Bud Light was advertised as the “great taste that won’t fill you up and never lets you down.”
Caster Semenya’s fate isn’t about running. It’s about human rights
Nadia Neophytou says Caster Semenya is a hero who has brought a much-needed burst of energy to women’s running. But Semenya’s fight with international officials about her testosterone levels isn’t about that, says Neophytou. It’s an issue of human rights.