No apologies: A look into my feminism
By Samira Ali This is a post on feminism. I am not here to tell why you should…
Dangerous narratives: How Rhodes’ response to rape culture harms sexual assault victims
By Zodwa Jane* Content note: this commentary discusses rape culture, sexual violence and injustice. Last week, the hashtag…
#RhodesWar and being expelled for protesting rape culture whilst rapists graduate
Rape Culture: A social context that involves disbelieving survivors of sexual violence, casual sexism, and how we view…
HOLAA Loves: Artist and animator Ng’endo Mukii (and her sit down with Wachera Njagi)
In the car, Ng’endo’s niece talks about a boy in her class. Every time she brings him up,…
#MeToo and Playing the Rape Culture Game
I have always thought of myself as a relatively decent person. I don’t litter. I don’t kick puppies.…
(Cis)heterosexual Folks Ask the Darndest Things
By Joyline Maenzanise I’m sure every now and then, we all are confronted with some questions- such as…
نايار أفريكا: أسباب هامة للحديث عن اغتصاب المثليات للمثليات (Why we need to speak about lesbian rape)
Read the English version here. ترجمتها إلى العربية خلود بيدق أين الخط الفاصل؟ ماذا يحدث عندما تقول هي…
Closet musings (poetry)
I am an African, and gay as fuck I’m a gay baby who wants to grow gay wings…
كيف ندعم الأشخاص في العلاقات المسيئة: (How to support someone in an abusive relationship)
Read the English version here. بعضنا تعرض لهذا الموقف من قبل إما أن نكون في علاقات مسيئة أو…
Should the transgender community be exempt from practicing consent?
By Kylie Kiunguyu Trigger Warning: physical violence (Editor's Note: As HOLAA! we are sensitive to a diversity of opinions…