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The Body Needs Care
Cynthia winced as she lowered herself onto Halima’s couch, cradling the heating pad against her stomach. The warmth seeped into her skin, dulling the sharp cramps that had been tormenting her all morning. Halima, still in her pajamas, hovered nearby, her eyes filled with concern as she stirred sugar into Cynthia’s tea. “You really don’t
Beyond the Binary (Part 1)
Shola’s eyes gazed out the floor-to-ceiling windows of her opulent living room, her mind a million miles away. The Lagos skyline, once a symbol of her success and freedom, now seemed dull and uninviting. Her thoughts were consumed by the toxic relationship she had finally escaped. Her ex-partner, Titi, had been a master manipulator, using
Our Two Different Skies (Part 3)
Ada hesitated, her thumb hovering over the screen, the weight of Kamsi’s stare pressing into her. She could feel the tension between them, thick and unrelenting, like the heat swarming and scorching outside their hotel window. “It’s Joy, isn’t it?” Kamsi’s voice was calm, but there was a tremor beneath it. Ada sighed and locked
AFRICAN PRIDE ACCELERATED (APA) PROJECT COORDINATOR
JOB OVERVIEW The APA Project Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, organization, coordination, and execution of the annual African Pride Accelerated (APA) Summit. This role will also include fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring the successful delivery of the event. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a deep understanding of LGBTQI+ issues
Our Two Different Skies (Part 2)
Abuja was supposed to be a fresh start. A chance to bridge the gap that time and distance had carved between us. Kamsi had picked the hotel, excitedly sending me pictures of Bon Hotel’s elegant suites, its rooftop pool glistening in the sunlight. “It’s perfect, Ada,” she had said over the phone. “Just you and
The Global Ripple Effects of the Trump Administration on the LGBTQ Movement
On Monday, Trump signed an executive order that made it a policy of the federal government to only recognize “two sexes, male and female,” which he defined as having begun “at conception”. In addition to reversing the ability of Americans to mark “other” or “X” on federal forms, the executive order could have huge implications