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Peckham Pride: Resistance and celebration by London's migrants and queers

Pride is a protest — In the United Kingdom, Pride used to be a protest for the LGBT community, but corporate sponsorship now reigns supreme. The battle is far from over for LGBT rights though. This Saturday, activists organised Peckham Pride, a politically charged pro-migrant, pro-LGBT march and celebration. One of the organisers, Charlie Smoke, explains why.

  • Activism
  • Charlie Smoke

The artist exploring her uncle's secret 1950s transgender identity

Ken. To be destroyed — When Sara Davidmann discovered old documents that made it clear her uncle Ken was a transgender woman, she set out to explore and celebrate her life.

  • Art
  • Michael Segalov

An intimate look at after hours queer Manhattan

An endless past — Photographer Richard Renaldi captures the magic of daybreak and hedonistic abandon on the streets of New York as clubs close for the night.

  • Photography
  • Paden Vaughan

When falling in love can put your life in danger

Photography that matters — By documenting LGBTI discrimination, Robin Hammond found himself turning from photographer to activist. Now, through a worldwide campaign, he’s using visual storytelling to expose oppression.

  • Culture
  • Robin Hammond

Gay people are still being locked up in Britain. What use is this pardon to them?

From Where I Stand — Before you celebrate this government for pardoning dead white gay men of now legal same-sex activity, remember tonight they'll be deporting a gay Nigerian man to a country where it's illegal and dangerous to be gay. And this happens all the time.

  • Opinion
  • Shon Faye

LGBTQI people in India are still fighting to be heard

Communities of Belonging — Photographers Sunil Gupta and Charan Singh have spent years working with Delhi's LGBTQI community, documenting the daily lives of those fighting for equality.

  • Photography
  • Sophie Church

Last night London celebrated the life of George Michael

RIP George — The tragic death of musical legend George Michael over Christmas, queer people across the world were forced to say goodbye to an icon. Last night London celebrated the singer's life and unapologetic sexuality.

  • Culture
  • Michael Segalov

Huck’s changemakers of 2016: The year’s greatest activism

So much for slacktivism — In this increasingly divided era, fighting for what you believe in has never seemed more necessary. Here are some of the best activism stories of 2016.

  • Activism
  • Paden Vaughan

The Drag Queens of Atlanta are staying fabulous in the face of fear

Disunited States: Here & Queer — Donald Trump is hardly a cheerleader for LGBT rights, and Vice-President elect Mike Pence is a fan of gay conversion therapy. Backstage at one of Atlanta's queer bars, we meet some local queens to find out how they're feeling.

  • Activism
  • Michael Segalov

Ugandan trans woman Cleo Kambugu Kentaro is fighting for her right to love

Moving beyond the binary — As a trans woman, Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro was set to face more challenges in her life than many. But being born in Uganda, where homophobic laws see trans people targeted, her struggle at times looked insurmountable. In the run up to the passing of Uganda’s 2014 Anti-Homosexuality Bill, she found herself “exposed” in a popular tabloid. Forced to flee her hometown for safety, Cleo made her way across the Kenyan border to Nairobi, where she works today supporting East African LGBT movements. She is now the subject of the documentary The Pearl of Africa.

  • Activism
  • Michael Segalov

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