A friend of mine in the US, who spends a lot of time in Africa has created a blog in an effort to disseminate what is going on in Africa.

First let me say, I’ve had some time to work in Africa, most notably Rwanda. My co-op generously raised 5,000 for me to bring over to a women’s microcredit project that Anne-Christine had introduced me to in 2007.

Yes I know, the first thoughts of that of starving children, or  Sarah McLachlan – In The Arms Of An Angel . Yet, no, this is not the main thrust of this blog, at this particular moment. And there is no doubt there is an overwhelming need, disproportionately hitting women and children.

On PoxVox.com, Anne-Christine, a journalist, author, activist, and many other things, she is highlighting what is going on in Uganda and Rwanda with regard to the anti-homosexuality legislation that could even use the death penalty.

One of my big issues around HIV these days in North America is that we’ve de-gayed HIV to the point that it has been diluted into statements such from the Executive Director of a LGBT organization “It’s something that effects everyone now.”  I’ll call her H.K.

I use initials because when I flipped out on her in 2008, I had people like her pal, the LGBT police community liaison, warning other people I know to stay away from me.

And people think there are secrets in this community.

Here’s an excerpt from her latest post:

In Uganda, evangelical groups with ties to a US secret evangelical group, The Church, are behind the draconian anti-gay bill that is being revised, but may still pass in some form by February. Warren has not spoken out publicly on the Rwandan issue, to the best of my knowledge, but he did recently publicly oppose the Uganda bill, after huge public pressure and outcry that he speak out.

In any case, I’m beginning to ramble. For anyone who maybe interested in following Anne-Christine, I suggest you do, as she has the ability to uncover some pretty interesting stuff.

Recipe to follow:

And for a bit of fun, I’ve included H.K’s internet recipe for the Mainstream HIV PIE – it’s become all the rage in the western world. It’s a modified version of the African recipe “Invisible & Illegal HIV Pie”

Mainstream HIV Pie

Take 4 kilo of gay men (highest effected group in NA)
Take 1 kilo of aboriginal women
Take 1 Kilo of aboriginal gay men
Take 1 kilo of the general women’s population
Take 1 kilo of ever sub-population*
-black
-African
-drug users
-use your imagination

Take all ingredients, and place them into your mind. Heat until you come to a slow boil, and allow to simmer for several years.

(If you can get to Kensington Market, you may be able to find a few others, and exotic spices to create the desired flavour, as the boiling process makes for a rather bland taste).

Once all ingredients of melted into a nice neutral, undescribable colour, you can then shift your attention to something more pleasant. My preference is to take in a few episodes of Jersey Shore.

If, by any chance, you feel guilty delving into such a high-calorie dessert, then simply attend a rally protesting the travel restrictions allowing people with HIV entry into United States.

Oops, I see this recipe is a little outdated. The travel ban has been lifted. Once I find a suitable guilt-freeing substitute I will send out an immediate update.