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:
I was arrested this week and charged with sexual assault, all because of a stupid night. I decided to go to a club and see if I could pick someone up; I hadn’t had sex all summer and I just needed to shag. I met Robert at the bar. He was pretty drunk (so was I), but I could see that he had a great chest and God, I wanted him! An hour later, he was lifting me out of my wheelchair, into bed, and taking my pants off. He said that he didn’t want me to wear a condom and I agreed. Why the fuck was I such an idiot? 
Another HIV-positive man is facing charges for infecting a woman with the disease. Evidently Lester Felix knew he was HIV-positive and chose not to disclose his status to his date. On the other hand, she did not ask if he had HIV or any other communicable diseases and she chose not to use a condom when they had sex. The woman has now got the police and the law involved and the man (who KNEW HE WAS HIV-POSITIVE) has been charged with aggravated assault. 
