Queers for Uganda

Come out and support

With the possibility of a success on the homefront, as a federal judge is upholding the charge of crimes against humanity for evangelist Scott Lively’s virulent anti-gay proselytizing in Uganda, the situation is still dire with activists fighting against the country’s anti-gay bill.

Local activist duo Human Positive will be holding a fundraising event, Kuchu Love, at Glad Day Bookshop:

“Proceeds of this event will help establish safe houses in Uganda, fund wi-fi and smart phones to assist activists on the ground support the LGBTQ community in Uganda as it deals with the Evangelical inspired Human Rights abuses.”

The evening will include a message from Andrew Waiswa, of GEHO Uganda, and performances by Amai Kuda, Troy Jackson and Samson Brown.

Kuchu Love. Sat, Aug 24, 8pm. Glad Day Bookshop, 598A Yonge St.

Michael Lyons is a queer-identified, chaotic neutral writer, activist, misanthrope, sapiosexual, and feline enthusiast. He is a columnist, blogger and regular contributor with Xtra and has contributed to Plenitude Magazine, KAPSULA Magazine, Crew Magazine, Memory Insufficient e-zine, The Ryersonian, Buddies Theatre blog, Toronto Is Awesome blog and Fab Magazine and more.

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