The Rustin Times

24/07/2024

Meet the startup hoping to promote LGBT+ tourism in the Caribbean and Africa

Pink Coconuts seeks to connect their guests to LGBT+ affirming and friendly businesses, while showing how anti-discriminatory laws can affect the economic growth and prosperity of a country.

23/07/2024

Why Atlanta has become a sanctuary for Black LGBT+ people

Atlanta has been no stranger to the global conversation around equality for LGBT+ people. It currently attracts many black people not just from the United States but from the continent of Africa, the Caribbean and the global black diaspora.

23/07/2024

nwaobiala’s ‘Chasing’ challenges us to radically accept ourselves

Chasing is is an Indie short film by Nigerian- American artist nwaobiala about meditation and radical acceptance.

23/07/2024

Sir Boyò celebrates queerness in all its forms with new music video for ‘I Know U Like It’

Nigerian Visual and recording artist Sir Boyò (pronounced BOY-yo) has released his new track and music video titled ‘I Know U Like It.’

23/07/2024

Gina Yashere on Bob Hearts Abishola’s gay storyline and changing the narrative about Nigerians on a global stage

Gina Yashere speaks on exploring Morenike's sexuality in the third season and how she is using her art to change hearts and minds.

22/07/2024

It is Time to Tell Our Stories

If there is any time for the LGBT community to tell their stories, it is now. Yesterday, the news of the man who murdered his 14-year-old son because he was gay broke, and there have been reactions online. For example, if you go to InstaBlog9ja’s page on Instagram, you will see offensive comments ...

22/07/2024

Inside the Kenyan Church for the LGBT Community

A look into a church in Nairobi, Kenya that is a safe space for the LGBT community.

22/07/2024

The Rustin Times Saved Me: An Anniversary Essay

I decided to start The Rustin Times in July 2017. I had met some activists in Nigeria and across Africa, and their lives and the work they were doing inspired me

29/03/2024

An Inside Look at TRIBE

Introduction Sometime in the year 2023, I witnessed a captivating poetry performance by 21-year-old Oduenyi, sparking my interest in their creative journey and the community they founded called TRIBE. Oduenyi who describes themself as “an artist, creator, musician and warrior poet who uses art as ...

29/03/2024

Introduction Sometime in the year 2023, I witnessed a captivating poetry performance by 21-year-old Oduenyi, sparking my interest in their creative journey and the community they founded called TRIBE. Oduenyi who describes themself as “an artist, creator, musician and warrior poet who uses art as ...

22/03/2024

For black folks who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, the term “stud” holds a unique place, often associated with masculinity, confidence, and nonconformity. While the image of a stud may conjure up impressions of youthful vigour, there exists a rich and often overlooked narrative of older ind...

22/03/2024

In Conversation with a 60- Year-Old Masc Presenting Le***an

For black folks who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, the term “stud” holds a unique place, often associated with masculinity, confidence, and nonconformity. While the image of a stud may conjure up impressions of youthful vigour, there exists a rich and often overlooked narrative of older ind...