Interesting Quote: Brian

“My Africa is one that is intrinsically hate-free, welcoming, comprehensive and protective. It’s not about knowing if LGBTQ is “un-African” or not but it’s more about understanding that homophobia and transphobia are clearly not derived from African values, culture and traditions. I strive to touch these people’s hearts, to revive their inner humanity, to persuade them that behind an acronym like LGTBQ there is a Human Being, a brother, a sister, a neighbour, a friend who did not choose to be different and should be cared for and accepted in the community as anybody else would be. I deeply hope that raising awareness and communicating will eventually lead to a LGBTQ-friendly Africa. That is one of my dearest dreams and I endeavour to make it true day every day.”

This is from Limit(less) Blog. "Limit(less)" is a multimedia documentary photography project on the visual aesthetics of LGBTQ* 1st and 2nd generation African immigrants. This is the blog tracking the development of the project.

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African-American pastors join together to fight the Anti-Gay Movement in Africa

From their press release

Spearheaded by The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries ( "TFAM" ), its founder and presiding Bishop Rev. Dr. Yvette Flunder and executive director, Bishop-Elect, Pastor Joseph Tolton, the organization's international outreach ministry, The Fellowship Global ( "TFG" ), has launched a month long tour of key African nations where LGBTI communities continue to experience extreme discrimination and persecution. These countries include: Uganda, Rwanda, Cote D'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo ( "DRC" ) and Kenya.

Until April 30, 2015, Pastor Tolton will be on the ground working to counter this effort and provide an uplifting alternate narrative. The message advocates for inclusion, economic justice and the reconciliation of all people of African descent globally. "As black gay Christians who identify with Pentecostal worship and as people of social justice, we are countering the work of conservative, mostly white American evangelicals who are doubling down on their attempt of spiritual colonization of Africa," said Pastor Joseph Tolton.

The mission of the tour is to: bring global attention to these human rights issues in Africa; support affirming African organizations and local movements; and, promote governmental policies and the policies of organized religious structures that support LGBTI dignity, inclusion, and justice. A variety of certified academic trainings, worship events and economic development opportunities will be made available.

One of the tour's primary goals is to clearly articulate the inextricable link between the global agenda of US conservative Christians like Rick Warren, the future of Christianity, and the fate of LGBTI people in Africa. "The future of Christianity is not Europe or North America, but Africa, Asia, and Latin America," said Pastor Rick Warren. Africa is ground zero for the Christian evangelical right-wing movement. Under the veil of economic development, Rick Warren is also planning a conference in Rwanda that sells a dangerous theology. This anti-gay propaganda has spawned the passage of anti-gay legislation across Africa and notably in Nigeria, Uganda and Gambia.

In addition to promoting TFG's message of equality and justice, the organization plans to establish new chapters of the United Coalition of Affirming Africans ( "UCAA" ) in the DRC and Cote d'Ivoire. UCAA chapters were established in Kenya in October 2013 and in Rwanda in May 2014. TFG will also produce at least eight spiritual/worship events to advance the message of equality before God. A variety of certified theological workshops and revival worship services will be held, as well as establishing economic development projects based on gay/straight alliances.

Foolishness Alert: IAC PR Exec post an Insensitive Tweet about Africa, Race and AIDS

So this woman named, Justine Sacco tweeted this:

Well, it just seems like a regular idiot tweeting, but it's not. Justine is the head of public relations for IAC, a big media company that oversee the properties like the Daily Beast, CollegeHumor, OK Cupid, Tinder, Vimeo, Urbanspoon and other apps or sites you may use.

Twitter was buzzing after this mess hit. In fact, the HMIC, Barry Diller issued this statement:

"This is an outrageous, offensive comment that does not reflect the views and values of IAC. Unfortunately, the employee in question is unreachable on an international flight, but this is a very serious matter, and we are taking appropriate action."

Oooh, Justine. You better get your resume together.

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