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February 8, 2013
Forget the zombies, Voodoo is gay friendly

As the US marks Black History Month, we learn how Voodoo can give freedom to LGBT Haitians

As I celebrate Black History Month I’d like to recognize one of my indigenous West African ancestral religions that's not homophobic – even if some of the practitioners are.

To the disbelief of many – it's Voodoo (also sometimes called Vodou, Vodoun or Vodun).

Haitian Voodoo is an ancestral folk religion whose tenets have always been queer-friendly, accepting people of all sexual orientations and gender expressions.

December 24, 2012
Jillian Michaels of NBC's The Biggest Loser opens up about her personal life

'We've got it all going on in our household - two moms and a black daughter'

When NBC's weight loss show The Biggest Loser begins its new season on 6 January, professional trainer Jillian Michaels will be back on the show after more than a year away.

During her hiatus, Michaels appeared on the cover of People magazine talking, for the first time, about her girlfriend Heidi Rhodes and their two children. They have a 2-year-old daughter named Lukensia who was adopted from Haiti, and a 7-month-old son named Pheonix.

May 11, 2012
No IDAHO in Malaysia due to ‘security concerns’

Activists think a LGBT rally in the current political climate in Malaysia would be unwise

LGBT rights activists in Malaysia say they will not be holding a IDAHO - International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia - event next week because of ‘security concerns’.

May 3, 2012
Countries get ready to tackle gay and trans bullying

Countries across the world back International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia to fight school bullying

Countries around the world will stand united in a landmark event to tackle homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools in two weeks’ time.

Fighting homo/transphobia through education will be the theme of this year’s International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) which will be commemorated by almost 40 countries on 17 May.

More countries are joining a list which already includes Burma, Fiji and Haiti who have never taken part before.