See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Kenyan LGBTQ community vogues despite threat of repressive law

KENYA, JUN 19 – Pink Sappho founder Aderinsola Akeju creates community-focused events emphasizing authentic connection, wellness, and education amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ laws, supported by a $10,000 grant.

  • On June 18, 2025, Pink Sappho hosted a social gathering for queer women of color at the Artis Restaurant and Lounge in Chicago.
  • Founder Aderinsola Akeju created the group to build genuine relationships and provide education beyond the typical nightlife scene.
  • Pink Sappho reflects a wider trend where queer women create pop-up social clubs amid a global rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and criminalization.
  • On June 16, 2025, the Kaleidoscope Trust introduced an international commission focused on LGBTQ+ rights, with Friedel Dausab appointed as its inaugural leader, to investigate and address the decline of queer rights worldwide.
  • This commission and community efforts respond to the increasing criminalization in 65 countries and new laws restricting LGBTQ+ expression worldwide.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

66 Articles

KAKE NewsKAKE News
+60 Reposted by 60 other sources
Center

Kenyan LGBTQ community vogues despite threat of repressive law

Before a cheering audience, a man opened the ball in Nairobi with acrobatic moves to electronic rhythms -- a celebration of queer resistance from a Kenyan LGBT community feeling threatened by new legislation.

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 57% of the sources are Center
57% Center
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Barron's broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)