Queer African activism celebrated in new publication
mambaonline.comCourage to Share is a new literary exploration of queer African activism (Illustration by Kgalalelo Shoai) Taboom Media and GALA Queer Archive have launched the second volume in their Queer Activism in Africa anthology series. In Courage to Share, 28 more human rights defenders from 17 countries across the continent present their origin stories and activist journeys.
These intimate testimonies of strength and vulnerability, available in both English and French, document and elevate this collective fight for LGBTQI+ equality.
Queer and ally artists bring each story to life with original illustrations that depict the hardships and triumphs of this collective movement.
The result is a powerful anthology of resistance, resilience, and recognition. “Being queer in Africa is challenging. The difficulties highlighted in these stories are a testament to the resilience and strength of the authors.
