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People take part in a Trans freedom march for victims of transphobic hatred , on November 20, 2021 in Rome, Italy. Transgender Day of Remembrance (Tdor) is the global day of remembrance for victims of hate and violence against transgender people. (Photo by Simona Granati – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE

Fighting for inclusion can never be fascism, Drew Forrest!

The M&G has a responsibility to deplatform dehumanising views, to advocate for free speech but not allow hate speech

  • Zama Ndlovu
7 min read
All-round queer baddie: Zoey Black’s YouTube channel covers everything from her journey as a trans woman to tips on using a camera. She’s pictured here at A Touch of Madness restaurant in Observatory, Cape Town. Photo: David Harrison
CONTENT CREATOR

The Portfolio: Creator Zoey Black produces queer- and trans-focused content

Zoey Black’s YouTube channel covers everything from her journey as a trans woman to tips on using a camera

  • Kim Windvogel
4 min read
Homophobia is a plague that must be condemned, vigorously and without hesitation, at home and abroad, in our social values and our legislation. (AFP)
AFRICA

Healing wounds

African families as allies for the human rights of LGBTQI+ and gender-diverse persons

  • Portia Comenetia Allen
  • James Katlego Chibamba
  • Augusta Aondoaver Yaakugh
4 min read
Macassar residents gathered in Sheikh Yusuf Street for the memorial of murdered dancer and choreographer Kirvan Fortuin. (Yazeed Kamaldien)
ACTIVISM

Dancer and queer rights activist Kirvan Fortuin’s final farewell

The slain dancer and choreographer was so much more than an internationally celebrated artist. They were also a proud queer rights activist and a beloved child and friend

  • Carl Collison
8 min read