“I can’t begin to describe just how important it is for a marginalized group like the queer community to see themselves represented on screen and the radio in major ways.'
Pride Month is a time for those who identify as LGBTQ and their supporters to celebrate and bring awareness to the community, and Given Baloyi is one of the people amplifying his voice on their behalf.
The Metro FM producer and reality TV star is on a mission to highlight the importance of queer representation on platforms., Given details his love life and what the dating game is like for a young, black, gay man. “It’s important for media platforms to include as many queer personalities and characters on their shows as this a way of reversing the many narratives that have dehumanised the LGBTQ+ community in the past,” he tells TshisaLIVE. with Khutso Theledi, and shares daily motivational and inspirational messages through the“I believe people are seeking positive messages that reinforce self-care and self-love and that’s why I’m so passionate about this.
“I can’t begin to describe how important it is for a marginalised group like the queer community to see themselves represented on screen and the radio in major ways. Growing up there wasn’t a lot of that and I’m glad that the tides are changing when it comes to this.
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