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Study finds LGBTQ inclusion in media doesn’t only speak to its rainbow audience:
A new study has shown that LGBTQ affirming media doesn't just connect to the target audience, but also make a genuine difference in the opinion of people who are not LGBTQI+.
The struggles of lesbian parents using sperm donors:
Lesbian parents in South Africa may face legal challenges and expenses not experienced by opposite-sex parents. So is it justified red tape or is it homophobic discrimination?
Little Richard’s larger-than-life queer legacy:
When Little Richard died on 9 May at age 87, the artist was hailed for the innovative role he played in the development of a host of genres, ranging from R&B, gospel and soul to perhaps most famously, rock and roll.
Is LGBTQI+ visibility still important during a pandemic?:
There simply isn’t a part of our lives that has not been affected by the coronavirus outbreak. So is LGBTQI+ visibility still important during a global pandemic?
Masturbation Month: 6 reasons why self-love is good for you:
“May has come and so should you”, proclaims the official Masturbation Month website; a message that has special resonance during this era of social distancing and coronavirus lockdowns.
A short history of homophobia:
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) is marked on 17 May. But what is homophobia and when and why was the term created?
Queer content to stream while you’re in lockdown in SA:
MambaOnline has selected some of the best queer content on South Africa’s most popular streaming services to keep you engaged during the lockdown.
Modern Family | Looking back at the groundbreaking series:
The curtain recently came down on Modern Family which will be fondly remembered for one TV's most visible and well-loved same-sex couples.
GALA: Documenting queer history and biography for future generations:
Our past gives us insight into who we are and where we are going. Angie Gallagher looks at GALA, South Africa's queer archive which aims to preserve our LGBTQ+ history for future generations.
The queerest musicals of all time:
Gay men have been fascinated by musicals for as far back as we can remember. Here’s our list of the queerest musicals to have graced the stage and screen.