The Forbidden Apple: LGBTQ+ SPIRITUALITY - A Media Pioneer from Angola - Coréon Dú

A Media Pioneer from Angola - Coréon Dú

05/22/22 • 64 min

The Forbidden Apple: LGBTQ+ SPIRITUALITY

Coréon Dú is an award-winning Angolan recording artist, creative director, designer, screenwriter and producer.

Coréon shares how he started creating much-needed entertainment for folks his own age in Angola, and how he became a leading voice on the forefront of change with his revolutionary content.

We discuss the far-reaching impact his work has had on the representation of the LGBTQ community in Angola and beyond.

Listen to hear Coréon share how he incorporates his love of Africa into everything he does.

Coréon Dú is an award-winning Angolan recording artist, creative director, designer, screenwriter and producer.

Coréon shares how he started creating much-needed entertainment for folks his own age in Angola, and how he became a leading voice on the forefront of change with his revolutionary content.

We discuss the far-reaching impact his work has had on the representation of the LGBTQ community in Angola and beyond.

Listen to hear Coréon share how he incorporates his love of Africa into everything he does.

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It Feels Good To Be Forbidden- Val Kalende

Val Kalende is an activist and founding member of Uganda's LGBTQ MOVEMENT. Val helped launch Freedom and Roam Uganda-FARUG. She shares how taking the risk to be visible has paid off in advancing LGBTQ rights in Uganda.

Val opens up about her journey of going back into the closet after being a vocal LGBTQ activist to undergo conversion therapy.

Her journey is one of struggle and hope and finally coming to full acceptance of her queerness.

Find Val on Fb @Val Kalende

To learn more about Val :

https://76crimes.com/2022/02/02/unchanged-a-lesbian-christians-journey-through-ex-gay-life/

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Mary talks to us about the practice of corrective rape- which is unfortunately common practice against LGBTQ individuals specifically lesbians. Mary survived this sexual violence against her and is an outspoken activist trying to end this practice often putting herself at risk to help others.

Mary’s home is open 24/7 to victims of sexual violence and is often the first stop for those needing medical help, food, safety, and support.

Listen to learn more about the lifesaving work she does singlehandedly.

You can support Mary by donating here through Paypal:

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