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  1. How is Koyi made? Is that what you have in mind? Koyi is made out of egg with egg. You want to understand the previous statement? Watch this video till the end. Will you try at home?
  2. No fewer than 15 homosexuals were arrested in Kano during a party they allegedly organised last Thursday. It was gathered the Sharia law enforcement operatives stormed an event centre,along Ahmadu Bello way and a compound located at Sabuwar-Gandu quarters in Kano metropolis and apprehended the gays. The arrest took place before the planned party took off. The Nation learnt that the organisers of the party were new graduands who planned the party to celebrate their graduation from the “institution”. It was learnt each of them was said to have invited their same sex partners to the party. The DCG, Special Duties,Muhammadu Anbakary,who confirmed the arrest of the suspected same sex party organizers,said 15 of them are in custody. He added over 50 gays were involved, but many of the suspects fled during the operation. He said the operation was based on intelligence reports gathered by Hisbah operatives. He said the suspects arrested by Hisbah are currently undergoing reorientation programmes. Source
  3. FlyJ

    Full Disclosure or No?

    Asking on behalf of a friend 😋 When you are new to having sex with women, and meet someone you like - should you be upfront about your zero experience, or try your best to impress? Thoughts ladies?
  4. Portrait of a Lady on Fire “Portrait of a Lady on Fire is not simply a work of the female gaze, it is not simply a work of lesbian cinema. It is pushing against the boundaries of the screen, frantically, lovingly, desperately, erotically, grasping grasping grasping for a new language, a new way of seeing.” — Drew Gregory Wild Nights with Emily “During one of their meetings, Higginson tells Emily, “When I read your poetry, Miss Dickinson, I’m left feeling… I’m not sure what.” He could be paraphrasing the countless reviews written by male critics about queer and feminist art throughout history. Emily demures, but she could have told him that her poetry, like this film, was written without a man in mind.” — Heather Hogan Booksmart “The flavor may change slightly depending on how much of each ingredient you use, and the way those ingredients interact with each other, but the recipe for high school comedies remains largely the same. Enter Olivia Wilde’s Booksmart, a film that honors and skewers the genre. It also does what Mean Girls wouldn’t: It makes a main girl gay.” — Heather Hogan Her Smell Elisabeth Moss has played a lot of characters in her career, but none like Becky Something, a queer, narcissistic rockstar on a spiral into oblivion. Becky is a Joan Jett archetype dialed up to a zillion, destroying everything — men, women, herself — on her path to superstardom and burnout. The Heiresses Around here, we love a good queer midlife crisis that results in a sexual awakening, and Marcelo Martinessi’s film delivers that in glorious detail. Chela’s (Ana Brun) partner is arrested and in her quest to earn enough money to bail her out, after selling some family heirlooms, she decides to pick up a few shits as a taxi driver. A younger passenger sets her yearning in motion and the payoff is exquisite. Vita & Virginia Vita & Virginia wasn’t what it wanted to be, but it’s still a really solid film about real life gal pals Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West whose letters remain some of the most gut-punchingly romantic pieces of writing I have read to this day. It’s an absolutely fine afternoon diversion and frankly we need more lesbian films in that category. Bombshell “As a person who group up inside the cult of Fox News, and who spent years researching it academically to write about it, and who remembers every moment of the 2016 election in excruciating detail, I had absolutely no desire to watch Bombshell — until Riese told me Kate McKinnon finally plays an actual lesbian in it. I’m not talking about dyke-y hair and gun-licking as subtext. I’m not talking about just her general way. I’m talking about Kate McKinnon’s character having sex with Margot Robbie’s character and their relationship becoming the most emotionally resonant thing in the entire movie.” — Heather Hogan Charlie's Angels “And I’m going to go ahead and say it: Stewart’s Sabina is absolutely queer, even if it’s mostly subtextual. For some, there won’t be enough “evidence” to declare her a queer character, and I understand that to a degree. She’s certainly not out here kissing women between fight scenes (honestly, Cameron Diaz and Demi Moore come closer to kissing in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle than any two women in this movie do), but that shouldn’t really be the sole marker of a character’s queerness. We see Sabina rather obviously check out a woman at the gym, and a lot of what she says about her past is seemingly intentionally ambiguous about her sexuality. Also, I’m not so sure Elena doesn’t have an ex-girlfriend, too, but I don’t want to give too much away.” — Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya Wine Country “It’s all wine and good times and inside jokes and singing and flirting (by Val with a server named Jade) on their first night in Napa, but when Cherry Jones shows up to give an inspired performance as an erratic, misanthropic tarot reader during their Saturday hangover, things take a turn for testy. The more vineyards they visit, the more wine they drink, the more they individually unravel; and then begins their collective cracking. Wine Country isn’t just womanhood and women’s friendships; it’s specifically middle age womanhood and friendships.” — Heather Hogan Someone Great “I think Someone Great was very effective in throwing its audience into the deep end and then working its way backwards, so that you got to know all of the characters better via flashbacks. One of the reasons that works is because… we all know what we signed up for before we hit play on the Netflix queue, right? We know a “girl power rom-com” and all its clichés. I appreciate that Someone Great didn’t try and pretend it was something it wasn’t. BUT I also think it worked well because Gina Rodriguez, DeWanda Wise, and Brittany Snow are all very empathetic actors. You care for them and want to root for them right away.” — Carmen Phillips Let it Snow “The inclusion of a queer romance in a film like this is exciting enough on its own. But what makes it all the more exciting is both Hewson and Akana are queer in real life! Hewson is non-binary and gay and Akana is bisexual. They’re both so good in their roles, bringing their charm and authenticity. Most mainstream movies continue to cast straight actors in queer parts, so this casting in the most mainstream genre is pretty revolutionary.” — Drew Gregory Sister Aimee “There’s no evidence that Aimee Semple McPherson was queer. But there’s no evidence that a lot of historical figures did a lot of the things they do on screen. Buck and Schlingmann are the storytellers here and there’s no reason they shouldn’t inject some subtle queerness into this already enigmatic life. The Kennys of the world have long been telling stories through their lens and there’s nothing more truthful about that perspective. Aimee was a remarkable woman in the truest sense of the word, and she deserves this movie made with equal parts reverence and irreverence.” — Drew Gregory Source
  5. Five years ago, the Nigerian government signed the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, essentially banning gay relationships. Activists say the law has worsened discrimination against sexual minorities in the highly religious country. They also claim there’s been a rise in instances of extortion and blackmail of the LGBTQI+ community by security forces. Half a decade after the law passed, our correspondent Mayeni Jones investigates what life is really like for Nigeria’s gay community. Source
  6. A German Catholic cardinal, described as “Germany’s most important Catholic”, has said that while gay people can be blessed they should be barred from having a “marriage-like relationship”. Reinhard Marx is a chairman German Bishops’ Conference as well as being a Catholic cardinal. When MPs voted to legalise same-sex marriage in Germany in 2017, he said he was “deeply saddened”. Marx did an interview with German magazine Stern, in which he is described in the piece as “Germany’s most important Catholic”, and he responded to the question “What do you do when a homosexual couple asks you for an episcopal blessing?” He said: “I can bless them both in the sense of pastoral accompaniment, we can pray together. But theirs cannot be a marriage-like relationship.” According to the Catholic News Agency, Marx also said in the interview that he told the Vatican Synod on the Family in 2015 that faithful same-sex couples should not be “negatively bracketed” by the Catholic church, or told that their relationships are worthless. But he also reaffirmed that a union between two people of the same gender “is not a marriage”, and stated that marriage must be between a man and a woman. On the issue of women being ordained in the church, the Catholic cardinal also said that Pope Francis told him “the door is closed”. This month, the former Anglican chaplain to Queen Elizabeth announced that he was converting to Catholicism because the Church of England was too “politically correct” on issues like trans rights. He said of his conversion: “Too often, called upon to defend Christian values, [the Church of England] has remained astonishingly silent. “Nowhere is this starker today than in the highly-charged debate over transgender rights, particularly regarding children and teenagers… Today’s children are bombarded with social media messages sowing doubts about what was a cast-iron certainty of childhood: you are a boy or a girl.” Source
  7. A new web-series produced by super-star Nollywood actress and film producer, Uche Jombo, highlights issues relating to men pretending to be gay for financial gains. Many young Nigerian men, deceive gay men into believing that they are gay with an intention to rip them off. Most times things get very ugly for both parties, but more often, gay men are mostly blackmailed and extorted if they refuse to keep up. However, Jombo’s new series ‘Social Media Slay’ addresses and highlights the issue from a whole different and interesting perspective with an exciting twist. The reality/drama series is based around real-life experiences of people living fake on the internet. The film was released under Jumbo’s film company Uche Jombo Studios and is exclusively available on Nvivo TV, a new Nigerian online free video streaming platform. Episode 3 of the series is a must-watch, especially for those thinking about deceiving gay people for financial gains. This is particularly exciting as we are beginning to witness an era where queer issues are being objectively addressed in the Nigerian mainstream media. To watch the film, click HERE. Source
  8. An old short film with a gay character played by a Nigerian seems to have a lesson for us all. It sort of reawakens and enforces the need to sometimes question some of our beliefs and values. The 2013 short film ‘Siri Oko Fo [Mending Fences]’ explored the life of an interracial gay couple living abroad. Nigerian filmmaker Ebbe Bassey was the Executive Director of the film and the producers are Josh Hetzler and Ed Ro. Starring in the film are Ebbe Bassey, Aminah James, Kola Ogundiran, and Ash Roeca. Other themes explored in the film are love, family bonds, same-sex parenting, and female genital mutilation in Nigeria. Also, the film made its debut at the 2008 Cannes International Film Festival in Nice, France and has gone on to screen at other festivals such as the Hollywood Black Film Festival (Los Angeles), Urban World Film Festival (New York), etc. In a country where so many people do not understand what it truly means to be gay, films such as this, are means through which people can learn and understand the struggles and realities of being gay and Nigerian. Source
  9. Gesare Chife said she visited Eastern Nigeria for the first time and what struck her was the land left uncultivated, which is something unusual in Kenya. Source
  10. In an exclusive interview, Sky's special correspondent Alex Crawford talks to the president of Zambia about the US ambassador's remarks on a gay couple who have been imprisoned and the row that has sparked between the two countries.
  11. What are your thoughts about the book, the interviews... If you aren't sure about what I'm referring to, check this out: ...and How does it make you feel?
  12. kimi

    What Would You Do?

    Hello Ladies, Hawken's thought on the what's on your mind thread has inspired this post. The worst part of abusive relationships is the conspiracy of silence. The abused for some unknown reason (often disguised as love) refuses to come out of the abusive situation. So here is my question: If a friend confided in you about recurring incidences of abuse in her relationship and has told you to keep quiet about it but she keeps hurting and continues with this relationship, what would you do?
  13. Would you ever or have you ever hired a lesbian escort/sex worker? What are you opinions?
  14. Mursi Haynes knows a thing or two about hard work. After serving in the United States Air Force for five years, she deejayed and freelanced in TV production for a number of years before finally deciding to pursue a more entrepreneurial role as a content creator. But it's only been within the last year that Mursi has developed and catapulted her Talent Management career, where she consults, represents, pitches, negotiates, schedules and books. That's a lot of talking, networking, and showing face. "When I first took on this position, more of my day consisted of handling bookings, scheduling, and so forth," Mursi explained. "Shortly after, I began pitching my client to brands, negotiating deals, attending industry events and creative shoots." As a result, Mursi realized her work wardrobe didn't reflect her new, more professional title. "My professional goal is to get out of my comfort zone, and attend more in-person meetings and events in order to expand my network. I want to shake more hands versus striking keys. In my opinion, it's a much more effective way of connecting with people." While Mursi recognizes the need for a wardrobe update, she's always had a passion for style and a very clear-cut view of her aesthetic. "One thing that has never changed is my love for a more androgynous style," Mursi explained. While she defines her general style as edgy, casual, and sometimes street, her goal for this season is to keep elements of edginess, yet elevate her look professionally. "It's already a challenge for me as a woman, black, and queer to walk into a room and demand fair compensation for my client's time and talent," Mursi said. "It's important for me to feel and look great when I'm discussing money." These neutral suits from the Lauren Ralph Lauren Fall 2019 collection are perfect for when Mursi is in a more client-facing day. "I can see myself wearing these neutral-patterned tailored suits to business meetings, especially with brand reps, accompanying my clients on campaign shoots, or daytime industry events," she said. Plus, a head-to-toe monochromatic look is a power move no one can ignore. Mursi definitely has strong opinions about style, but she admits she's not great at keeping up with trends. Specifically, she said, "I am looking to incorporate more color, both casually and professionally." For those dressier evening events, a royal purple corduroy blazer and trouser set is a great way to make a statement while maintaining her unique aesthetic. In addition, she can upgrade loafers by looking for a luxe fabric like velvet or croc-effect. "This outfit would have been perfect for two events I attended recently," Mursi said. "One was a cocktail party for a product launch and the other for a new brand to market. I can absolutely step out in this suit for similar upcoming events." The key for Mursi's new elevated style is simple outfit formulas that are easy to follow. "My partner picks on me all the time because I take forever to get ready," she said. "I spend so much time trying to put pieces together, I sometimes get frustrated." Mursi admits to wearing jeans with a t-shirt or collared shirt and sneakers most days, maybe throwing on a blazer if the weather is cooler. Luckily, she can take that same outfit formula and elevate it with a few tailored pieces. A fitted trouser and wool-blend blazer will provide that same level of comfort, but with a professional, unique twist. "It's all about finding that balance between masculine and feminine when shopping as this is a reflection of my individuality," Mursi said. Source
  15. FlyJ

    What is your take on this?

    I stumbled on this quote online, and decided to share with the group. What is your take on being socially awkward/introverted.
  16. There’s no nudity or funny business in it, but that’s not stopping numerous airlines censoring the key hook-up scene in Olivia Wilde’s Booksmart. Comfortably one of the best films of the year is Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, Booksmart. If you’ve not had the pleasure yet, just track down a copy. It’s on DVD and digital download in the UK – you’ll need to import from Australia or the US if you want a Blu-ray – and it’s very much worth the effort. In a bizarre and troubling piece of censorship though, it turns out that some major airlines have chopped the film for its in-flight entertainment system. It’s been reported on Twitter by an assortment of its users that apparently Delta, Etihad and Emirates have shown a version that excludes the film’s lesbian hook-up scene. The whole scene. She added further in the conversation chain that a different movie had a heterosexual hookup scene left entirely in tact. This has now come to the attention of Olivia Wilde too, and as she pointed out, there’s no nudity in the scene. There’s nothing troubling about it at all, in fact, and compared to other films that airlines show relatively untampered, sadly it looks like the fact that it’s a hook up scene between two women that’s the heart of the problem. The airlines concerned haven’t yet commented. At the very least, we can but hope that the publicity this generates will encourage more people to see out one of the best films of 2019. But still: sheesh. Source
  17. Gay people are mostly misunderstood and seen in more negative ways, a lot of the things people believe about LGBTIQ+ people are complete lies based entirely on stereotypes. But what many do not know is that there are so many fantastic and awesome things about LGBTIQ+ people. Read below 5 things that people do not know about gay people. 1. THEY ARE INFLUENTIAL Most gay people might not like the sort of attention their sexuality brings. But the truth is; no one can decide how people react to their personality. Gay people are like stars and celebrities. They command so much attention wherever they are spotted. This is because like stars, they are meant to shine and influence. 2. THEY ARE FABULOUS. Gay people are special. They have an exceptional sense of humor, class, and style. They are mostly smart and destined for greatness. No wonder people can’t stop obsessing and talking about them. This is because no one can ignore or resist greatness and potentials when they see it. 3. THEY ARE CREATIVE Difference isn’t always a bad thing. Yes, gay people are like everyone else in the sense that they want the same things that every other person wants. But the uniqueness of their sexuality separates them from the crowd. This unique quality allows gay people to see things differently, and this is why they are intensely creative. 4. THEY ARE COMPASSIONATE Because gay people know exactly how it feels to be rejected and discriminated against, they are more sympathetic to other vulnerable groups. They mostly go out of their way to ensure that people are treated fairly. No wonder a lot of them are very passionate about social justice. 5. THEY ARE LOVEABLE Most people who are homophobic are those who do not have a personal relationship with a gay person. Their judgments and bias are mostly based on negative stereotypes and ignorance about gay issues. Those who are close to gay people will tell you that they are the most lovable, disciplined, and focused people you will ever know and meet. Source
  18. The award-winning U.K.-based professional Nigerian gay model and 2016 winner of ‘Mr. Ideal Nigeria Earth’ and the first runner-up of ‘Mr. Africa International’ has released a Q&A video on YouTube responding to some questions he’s been asked since he accepted himself as gay. In the video, Gede who was closeted throughout his stay in Nigeria until he left for the UK in 2017, said dating, and marrying a woman was fun. Just like many gay men who battle with their sexuality, Gede who is now dating a man said he thought that marrying a woman would turn him straight. “Being married was fun. The first year when we were dating and all that was fun. I was really in love and I am sure she was in love with me – I hope. At that point, I thought I had conquered this gay side of me.” He said. Gede answered many other interesting questions about his life and relationship with his ex-wife and kids. Watch the full video below. Source
  19. kimi

    On Children and Poverty

    This is such a sensitive topic and so, I'll treat it as such.... I was left with a question in my head and I honestly couldn't pick a side. I was listening to someone who was recounting the tale of her neighbours who have kids but who are unable to provide for them and as a result, the oldest, a 13 year old, is having to work... (I'll stop here to spare your eyes some tears). So here is the question I put to myself: Is it really fair to say that the poor should not have children (until such a time that they can adequately provide for them)? what are your thoughts?.
  20. kimi

    How Do You Like Your Lovers

    Not in bed o..... lol. We all know that even a dove becomes a tiger in bed. What's your preference in a lover: Gentle/Calm or Rough around the edges/Forceful If your preference is outside of the scope above, do share... 🙄
  21. Nigerian lesbian Judith Ndukwu and her fiance Mona Nghixulifwa both tied the knot at a beautiful wedding ceremony in the Netherlands. Mona is from Namibia, while Judith is from Nigeria. The couple got married last weekend at Beachclub Naturel, Scheveningen in The Hague, Netherlands. In attendance were prominent lawyers, activists, and persons who flew in from the U.S., EU, UK, and Canada. Family and friends were also present including lots of LGBTIQ+ persons. The wedding was officiated by renowned Nigerian gay reverend, Rev. Jide Rebirth Macaulay, founder of House of Rainbow, an LGBTIQ+ affirming faith-based organization. Congratulations to the beautiful couple. Source
  22. Copied: For a lot of Black queer and trans femmes, love is something we have to bestow upon ourselves. We don’t read the comments on any article about us, we carefully curate our social media feeds, we tread very lightly when dating, and sometimes we avoid the mirror. In this context, I couldn’t be more excited to premiere Lafemmebear’s new music video for “If,” off her previous EP — in advance of the release of her new one, Blaq: the Story of Me. This song and video feel like a conjure, a gift, like being seen, like being loved. Lafemmebear asks, and then answers, a crucial question for Black queer femmes interested in survival — and, critically, not just survival but joy: “If I loved me despite the fear, would that be alright?” The video ends with a spoken word piece by Samantha Goff, which I’ll just reproduce in its entirety below, because it’s gorgeous, and powerful, and will be running through my mind for quite a while: To me, Black femme joy is about being unapologetically Black. Everyday, all day. It’s about… knowing who you are, and leaning into that and celebrating that, and figuring that out as a journey, but it’s a beautiful one. And once you’ve found the core of who you are, and can truly live it and express it everyday, that’s when you are living in your joy, ’cause you’re living in your truth. And the times when it gets hard, because the world is not made for Black femmes, especially not made for queer Black femmes, you find your tribe, other people like you, and you commune. And you get through. Source
  23. The number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States in 2018 increased for the second consecutive year. In 2017, homelessness had increased for the first time in seven years. On a single night last year, more than half a million Americans lacked permanent shelter, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A significant number of people staying in sheltered locations in January 2018 – about 4,000 – were likely displaced by presidentially declared national disasters, including Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate. 48. Kansas City, Missouri • Note: Estimate includes Jackson County, Missouri and Wyandotte County, Kansas • Homeless population: 1,798 (includes 324 unsheltered) • City population: 151,042 47. New Orleans, Louisiana • Note: Estimate includes Jefferson Parish • Homeless population: 1,188 (includes 594 unsheltered) • City population: 388,182 46. Wichita, Kansas • Note: Estimate includes Sedgwick County • Homeless population: 573 (includes 58 unsheltered) • City population: 389,054 45. Tulsa, Oklahoma • Note: Estimate includes city & county of Tulsa • Homeless population: 1,083 (includes 226 unsheltered) • City population: 401,352 44. Minneapolis, Minnesota • Note: Estimate includes Hennepin County • Homeless population: 3,013 (includes 404 unsheltered) • City population: 411,452 43. Oakland, Berkeley, California • Note: Estimate includes Alameda County • Homeless population: 5,496 (includes 3,863 unsheltered) • City population: 417,442 42. Miami, Florida • Note: Estimate includes Dade County • Homeless population: 3,516 (includes 1,030 unsheltered) • City population: 443,007 41. Raleigh, North Carolina • Note: Estimate includes Wake County • Homeless population: 983 (includes 192 unsheltered) • City population: 449,477 40. Colorado Springs, Colorado • Note: Estimate includes El Paso County • Homeless population: 1,551 (includes 513 unsheltered) • City population: 450,000 39. Virginia Beach, Virginia • Note: Estimate only includes city proper • Homeless population: 243 (includes 72 unsheltered) • City population: 450,057 38. Omaha, Nebraska • Note: Estimate includes the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area • Homeless population: 1,411 (includes 64 unsheltered) • City population: 463,081 37. Atlanta, Georgia • Homeless population: 3,076 (includes 740 unsheltered) • City population: 465,230 36. Long Beach, California • Note: Estimate only includes city proper • Homeless population: 1,873 (includes 1,208 unsheltered) • City population: 470,489 35. Sacramento, California • Note: Estimate includes county of Sacramento • Homeless population: 3,621 (includes 2,052 unsheltered) • City population: 489,650 34. Fresno, California • Note: Estimate includes Fresno and Madera counties • Homeless population: 2,144 (includes 1,681 unsheltered) • City population: 519,037 33. Tucson, Arizona • Note: Estimate includes Pima County • Homeless population: 1,380 (includes 363 unsheltered) • City population: 530,905 32. Albuquerque, New Mexico • Homeless population: 1,340 (includes 384 unsheltered) • City population: 556,718 31. Milwaukee, Wisconsin • Note: Estimate includes Milwaukee city & county • Homeless population: 871 (includes 161 unsheltered) • City population: 599,086 30. Louisville, Kentucky • Note: Estimate includes Jefferson County • Homeless population: 926 (includes 153 unsheltered) • City population: 615,478 29. Baltimore, Maryland • Homeless population: 2,508 (includes 546 unsheltered) • City population: 619,796 28. Las Vegas, Nevada • Note: Estimate includes Clark County • Homeless population: 6,083 (includes 3,884 unsheltered) • City population: 621,662 27. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • Homeless population: 1,183 (includes 394 unsheltered) • City population: 629,191 26. Portland, Gresham, Oregon • Note: Estimate includes Multnomah County • Homeless population: 4,019 (includes 1,668 unsheltered) • City population: 630,331 25. Nashville, Tennessee • Note: Estimate includes Davidson County • Homeless population: 2,298 (includes 616 unsheltered) • City population: 654,187 24. Memphis, Tennessee • Note: Estimate includes Shelby County • Homeless population: 1,226 (includes 102 unsheltered) • City population: 654,723 23. Boston, Massachusetts • Note: Estimate includes only city proper • Homeless population: 6,188 (includes 163 unsheltered) • City population: 669,158 22. District of Columbia, District of Columbia • Homeless population: 6,904 (includes 600 unsheltered) • City population: 672,391 21. El Paso, Texas • Note: Estimate includes El Paso County • Homeless population: 892 (includes 177 unsheltered) • City population: 678,266 20. Metropolitan Denver, Colorado • Note: Estimate includes Denver metropolitan area • Homeless population: 5,317 (includes 1,308 unsheltered) • City population: 678,467 19. Detroit, Michigan • Homeless population: 1,769 (includes 158 unsheltered) • City population: 679,865 18. Seattle, Washington • Note: Estimate includes King County • Homeless population: 12,112 (includes 6,320 unsheltered) • City population: 688,245 17. Charlotte, North Carolina • Note: Estimate includes Mecklenberg • Homeless population: 1,668 (includes 209 unsheltered) • City population: 826,060 16. Fort Worth, Arlington, Texas • Note: Estimate includes Tarrant County • Homeless population: 2,015 (includes 678 unsheltered) • City population: 835,129 15. Columbus, Ohio • Note: Estimate includes Franklin County • Homeless population: 1,807 (includes 288 unsheltered) • City population: 852,144 14. Indianapolis, Indiana • Homeless population: 1,682 (includes 136 unsheltered) • City population: 853,431 13. San Francisco, California • Homeless population: 6,857 (includes 4,353 unsheltered) • City population: 864,263 12. Jacksonville-Duval, Florida • Note: Estimate includes Clay County • Homeless population: 1,794 (includes 429 unsheltered) • City population: 867,313 11. Austin, Texas • Note: Estimate includes Travis County • Homeless population: 2,147 (includes 1,014 unsheltered) • City population: 916,906 10. San Jose, California • Note: Estimate includes Santa Clara City & County • Homeless population: 7,254 (includes 5,448 unsheltered) • City population: 1,023,031 9. Dallas, Texas • Note: Estimate includes Dallas County • Homeless population: 4,121 (includes 1,341 unsheltered) • City population: 1,300,122 8. San Diego, California • Note: Estimate includes San Diego city and county • Homeless population: 8,576 (includes 4,990 unsheltered) • City population: 1,390,966 7. San Antonio, Texas • Note: Estimate includes Bexar County • Homeless population: 3,066 (includes 1,353 unsheltered) • City population: 1,461,623 6. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Homeless population: 5,788 (includes 1,083 unsheltered) • City population: 1,569,657 5. Phoenix, Arizona • Note: Estimate includes Mesa, Maricopa County • Homeless population: 6,298 (includes 2,618 unsheltered) • City population: 1,574,421 4. Houston, Pasadena, Conroe, Texas • Note: Estimate includes Harris, Ft. Bend, and Montgomery counties • Homeless population: 4,143 (includes 1,614 unsheltered) • City population: 2,267,336 3. Chicago, Illinois • Homeless population: 5,450 (includes 1,357 unsheltered) • City population: 2,722,586 2. Los Angeles, California • Note: Estimate includes Los Angeles city & county • Homeless population: 49,955 (includes 37,570 unsheltered) • City population: 3,949,776 1. New York City, New York • Homeless population: 78,676 (includes 3,711 unsheltered) • City population: 8,560,072 Source
  24. Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski wrote a pastoral letter dated September 28, which was published in full by right-wing Polish magazine Do Rzeczy. He said: “Currently we are living at a time in which the next great threat to our freedom has appeared, and it is of a totalitarian nature. “Its source is — just like the totalitarianisms of the 20th century — a radical rejection of God. “As a consequence of this rejection, a new vision of man is being proclaimed in which he becomes a caricature of himself. “As part of gender ideology, there are attempts to obliterate the natural differences between woman and man. “Moreover, through the aggressive propaganda of LGBT ideology in the name of so-called ‘tolerance’ and ‘progress’, that which is most sacred to us is mocked.” He said Christians in Poland were “being forced to promote LGBT ideology”, and added: “This clearly reminds us of the totalitarian times of the Polish People’s Republic, when social advancements were guaranteed only to members of the communist party, and believers were treated as second-class citizens.” Jędraszewski also called World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations for sex education in schools an “anti-morality offensive” which would lead to “great spiritual harm done to children and young people”. He also previously said in a sermon that LGBT+ people a “rainbow plague”. He said: “Our land is no longer affected by the red plague, which does not mean that there is no new one that wants to control our souls, hearts and minds… Not red, but rainbow.” American Catholic news site LifeSiteNews approvingly reported the letter from the archbishop, and also quoted a Catholic American student in Kraków who had a bizarre interpretation of the LGBT+ community. Filip Mazurczak said: “While Warsaw hipsters may love LGBT as much as they love veganism, bands nobody else has heard of, and not shaving, a large part of Polish society is conservative and Catholic and opposes this.” Anti-LGBT+ sentiment has been increasing in Poland and LGBT+ rights have become a contentious issue ahead of the October 13 parliamentary election. On September 29, violence erupted during a Pride parade in the Polish city of Lublin as far-right protesters hurled eggs, bottles and firecrackers in an attempt to stop people marching for LGBT+ rights. Source
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