Despite the progress made in terms of LGBTQI+ rights worldwide, the University of Cape Town (UCT) is set to host Kenyan Professor Patrick Lumumba, a selfproclaimed advocate and academic who denounces homosexuality as “unAfrican” and “unnatural.” ### Lumumba’s Homophobic Stance
International Pride Month provides an opportunity to acknowledge the progress South Africa has made towards achieving LGBTQI+ rights. The tireless efforts of one gay black man, Simon Nkoli, played a significant role in this progress. ### Early Life and Education
