014: What it Means to be LGBTQIA+ and African - with The Solar Wilsons (Part 2)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In continuation to Part 1 of our discussion in honor of Pride Month, we discuss deeper issues faced by the extremely marginalized African LGBTQIA+ community, and how we as a community can treat everyone with kindness regardless of their sexual preference. <strong>The Solar Wilsons</strong> shared more stories about their experience as well as information on their charity, philanthropy, and current projects.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jump on this Part 2 and let us ride on to finish up where we left on Episode 13. </span></p> <p><strong>[00:01 – 06:40] The History of Homosexuality in Africa</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Sharing facts and knowledge on homosexuality in Africa</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How Governments treat the LGBTQIA+ community</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>[06:40 – 26:40] Behind the Scene Struggles of the LGBTQI+ Community</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The Wilson’s share their mentorship programs</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The causes of the rise in Suicide in the LGBTQIA+ community </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Share some inner struggles and fights face by the LGBTQIA+ community</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Effects of social media abuse and hate.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>[26:40 – 53:07] The African Village & The Wilson’s Current Projects</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How the African Village Started.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Their current projects, achievements, and philanthropy work.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Tweetable Quotes