2012 Retrospective

The Editor looks back at the year 2012 in Polari and how it has explored the LGBT subculture. Part 5: Credo.

State-Sanctioned Persecution of Minorities.

Three Arts & Culture events look at the Plight of the LGBT Community in Uganda, where Homosexuality is an Illegal and Punishable Offence.

“There is a politically motivated backlash against homosexuality in Russia, Indonesia and Africa, and it is drawing strength from US evangelical preachers who are exporting their culture wars to politically insecure regions and stirring up hatred.”

The Cutting Edge of Queer Arts.

The ninth Homotopia Festival runs from 30 October to 30 November 2012. Michael Langan talks to Artistic Director Gary Everett about this innovative queer arts programme.

“So many gay festivals around the UK feel bland, commodified and corporate and seem to have lost their way. I hope through our message of art and social justice we connect with queer and LGBT audiences as well as the wider community.”

Take A Stand Against Homophobia, May 17.

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Polari will mark the day with stories from its writers about homophobic incidents.