Thirty African countries have laws against homosexuality, but debate still rages over whether homophobia is endemic to Africa or a European import. âLeftover colonial lawsâ against queerness are only partially responsible, said Wunpini Fatimata Mohammed, a professor of journalism and mass communications at the University of Georgia and author of the article, âDeconstructing homosexuality in Ghana.â In societies that were already homophobic before colonization, said Dr Mohammed, âthese colonial laws worked in tandem with homophobic societal norms.â American evangelicals also contribute to anti-queerness in Africa.
Robin DG Kelly, the author and essayist, agrees with Boots Rileyâs critique of BlacKkKlansman, the Spike Lee movie whose hero is a Black cop who spies on Black activists.
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Weâre told thereâs a blue wave coming in November that may sweep a Democratic majority into the House of Representa
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