Zhao, a paraplegic man from Jilin, was sentenced to serve his sentence in Siping Prison on January 15, 2009 for robbery and attempted murder. He tested positive for HIV antibodies in prison in June 2011. Zhao and his family believed that the prison management had problems that led to his infection, and filed an administrative…

Premier long-métrage du réalisateur Andy Vallentine, A l’horizon (titre original The Mattachine Family) raconte le parcours d’un trentenaire gay confronté à sa quête de paternité. Un film touchant et sincère, aux accents de vécu personnel. Résumé de A l’horizon (The Mattachine Family) : Thomas (incarné par le séduisant Nico Tortorella), photographe trentenaire, a consacré sa…

Depuis plus de dix ans, Noel Alejandro a su se faire un nom dans l’univers du cinéma, en s’imposant comme un réalisateur unique en son genre. Ses débuts, marqués par des courts-métrages parfois perçus comme du cinéma X gay d’auteur, l’ont progressivement conduit à un statut de cinéaste reconnu. Sa carrière s’est enrichie d’œuvres éclectiques…

Jenny Blake Isabella, the creator of DC Comics’ Black Lightning, has publicly come out as transgender. She shared this news in a blog post on her personal website, where she also addressed questions from fans. While she prefers to be called Jenny, Isabella clarified that she doesn’t view her previous name, Tony Isabella, as a…

According to the Prison Policy Initiative, LGBTQ+ individuals face arrest rates more than double those of their straight counterparts, with lesbian and bisexual women being over four times more likely to be arrested than straight women. Additionally, one in six transgender people have experienced incarceration at some point in their lives. Tony Vick is currently…

The last independent ruler, or kabaka, of the Buganda kingdom—now part of Uganda—was King Mwanga II, who has been a central figure in a propaganda battle since his reign began in 1884. Known for his relationships with both male and female lovers, critics have labeled him a deranged, murderous deviant, while supporters portray him as…

Science is making significant strides in cancer research, particularly through studies related to HIV/AIDS, which have historically received funding from U.S. grants. However, recent decisions by Trump to suspend this funding pose challenges. Despite this setback, promising discoveries continue to emerge weekly, including a recent breakthrough that suggests a precursor to vitamin K could serve…

New Year’s is a time for celebration, but it also serves as a moment for significant transformation. On January 1, 1965, the queer community hosted a party that would profoundly alter perceptions of gays and lesbians worldwide. Interestingly, this event was supported by some unexpected allies: straight ministers. Jallen Rix’s 2013 documentary, Lewd and Lascivious:…