Category Archives: homosexuality
Lesbian dies after being deported by United Kingdom back to Uganda
Originally posted on O-blog-dee-o-blog-da:
By Melanie Nathan, March 12, 2013. Activists in the United Kingdom are blaming the United Kingdom Border Agency for deporting an asylum seeker who has now according to Pink News, died in Uganda, “after she claimed…
RIP Stormé DeLarverie – Drag King, Activist, Lesbian Legend.
Stormé DeLarverie is often referred to as the “Rosa Parks” of the gay community. She was born in New Orleans in 1920 to a white father and black mother. Because of this she endured much racism, in addition to other … Continue reading
Why We Must Support Lesbian Asylum Seekers
Lesbians are seeking asylum in the UK to escape persecution in their home countries. And they need our support. Although homophobia and anti-gay violence is common in various cultures, in many countries the state also colludes and endorses such oppression. … Continue reading
Frida Kahlo: ‘A Ribbon and a Bomb’
The artist Frida Kahlo (1907 – 1954) was a Mexican painter, perhaps best known for her self portraits. Although known for her combining of colorful and traditional Mexican dress, the artist also liked to challenge gender convention. When she was … Continue reading
Claude Cahun and the Contemporary Theft of Lesbian Identity.
The idea of ‘butch lesbian’ identity is much under attack in the present day. Such an integral part of lesbianism and lesbian history is being stolen, side-lined, rewritten and so being made invisible. Claude Cahun was a French, Jewish, artist … Continue reading
Shack Diaries 