When appropriate care is available, several studies have shown, gay Black men are more likely to test themselves for HIV and engage in less risky sexual behaviors than gay men of other races.
A queer performer in Mozambique today.
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As violent attacks against gay people continue to increase in the US, Black transwomen face ongoing battles against discrimination in the workplace and over receiving health care.
Abdellah Taïa in Tangier, Morocco, in 2010.
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Discussions about the films on social media and online forums show that African queer lives are complex and don’t tell a single story.
Some gay gang members are open about their sexuality, but others remain in the closet, fearing they could endanger themselves or the status of their gang.
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A sociologist spent two years interviewing gay gang members. While some were in the closet and others were openly gay, all were forced to reckon with an environment of hypermasculinity.
Blockorama celebrated its 19th year this Pride; a hard won right to celebrate.
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One of the lesser known demands of Black Lives Matter is the right to a safe space to celebrate Black Queer Lives. This year’s Blockorama party in Toronto is evidence the movement is progressing.