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‘No Femmes’, ‘Straight Acting Only’

Prologue: I wrote this piece in 2019 for a private group and today I wish to share it. Details remain as relevant as I shared then.

Apr 9, 2021

‘No Femmes’, ‘Straight Acting Only’

Apr 9, 2021

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Coconut Oil

The smell of coconut oil was the first thing that hit me when we met.

Apr 4, 2021

Coconut Oil

Apr 4, 2021

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UNSOLICITED ADVICE

Never let your personal beliefs try to dictate how another grown up human being should behave. People are indoctrinated differently by…

Oct 8, 2020

UNSOLICITED ADVICE

Oct 8, 2020

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Energy

The splendor of your beauty radiates forth warmth that makes my heart settle for none.

Apr 15, 2020

Energy

Apr 15, 2020

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Of Perceptions and Stereotypes: THE RAINBOW

My Dear Son,

Dec 25, 2019

Of Perceptions and Stereotypes: THE RAINBOW

Dec 25, 2019

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The Performative Nature of Gender

A few weeks ago during the 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), I made a mental note on my Facebook timeline and wrote;

Dec 12, 2019

The Performative Nature of Gender

Dec 12, 2019

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Universal Human Rights for Sexual and Gender Minorities can be a Reality

Yesterday, 10 December 2019 marks 71 years since the drafting and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the…

Dec 11, 2019

Universal Human Rights for Sexual and Gender Minorities can be a Reality

Dec 11, 2019

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An Ungendered Monologue for the Brokenhearted Fellow in Lavender, Pink and Blue

Here we go!

Dec 9, 2019

An Ungendered Monologue for the Brokenhearted Fellow in Lavender, Pink and Blue

Dec 9, 2019

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Between You and I

Between you and I stands the truth

Nov 30, 2019

Between You and I

Nov 30, 2019

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For PRIDE and BREVITY

There is no freedom from oppression without violence. Those who have been denied the right to exist freely must never be comfortable in…

Jul 6, 2019

For PRIDE and BREVITY

Jul 6, 2019

Izu

Izu

LGBT+ Human Rights Activist| Writer| Playwright| Performing Artist| M.Phil Candidate| Queer Hate Crimes Scholar| Mandela Rhodes Scholar| Criminal Justice & Law

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