Africans Shine Proud at London Pride
BY JAMES KABENGWA LONDON. Amid a sea of rainbow flags and roaring chants, East African voices rose today at London Pride—not just in celebration, but in defiance. For many, this was more than a march; it was a reclaiming of identity, a powerful statement against the silence and persecution faced back home. In a world where queerness is criminalized across much of East Africa, London became a sanctuary—a place where love was not just seen, but loudly affirmed. Today, East African LGBTQ+ individuals didn’t just attend Pride; they owned it, transforming the streets into a battleground for visibility, freedom, and unapologetic existence. London Pride, one of the world’s most prominent LGBTQ+ celebrations, is more than a colorful parade—it’s a symbol of resistance, inclusion, and visibility. For East African communities like my own Uganda, particularly those from countries where LGBTQ+ identities […]
