LGBTQ+

The KwaXimba community near Durban is in shock after the brutal murder of 19-year-old Sibongimpilo Mzobe, known as Shana. His body, bearing multiple wounds and missing parts, was discovered along a local river. Friends and leaders urge calm as investigations proceed.

28 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Television is increasingly featuring romantic stories involving older queer men, a trend dubbed 'Old Man Yaoi' by fans. Shows like Severance, Mid-Century Modern, and Interview with the Vampire showcase these characters in complex, desirable roles, challenging stereotypes of aging queerness. This shift addresses long-standing gaps in representation for older LGBTQ+ individuals.

Russia has restricted access to the Roblox platform nationwide, citing concerns over inappropriate content that could harm children's development. The communications watchdog Roskomnadzor accused the game of distributing extremist materials, including LGBTQ+ propaganda and terrorism simulations. This move follows similar bans in other countries and ongoing global scrutiny of Roblox's safety measures.

19 Mwezi wa kumi na moja, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

Veteran game developer Rebecca Heineman, a co-founder of Interplay Productions and trailblazing figure in video games, died on Monday in Rockwall, Texas, at age 62 after battling adenocarcinoma. Her career spanned over four decades, including 67 credited games and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights in gaming. The news was first shared by Apogee founder Scott Miller on social media and confirmed by her son William.

In an unsigned emergency order on Nov. 6, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to enforce a rule requiring U.S. passports to list sex as assigned at birth, pausing a lower-court injunction. Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan dissented.

30 Mwezi wa kumi, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

A new list explains how 27 emojis are used in dating apps, particularly Grindr, to indicate sexual preferences directly. The symbols facilitate communication among LGBTQIAPN+ users, revealing intentions like active, passive, or versatile. The Metrópoles' Pouca Vergonha column highlights this 'collective intelligence' to optimize interactions.