They tried to write us out of the story. We're here to set the record straight—and gloriously queer. Join activist Pepe Onziema as Uganda's LGBT+ trailblazers spill the tea on decades of resistance, resilience, and refusing to disappear. From heartbreak to hope, these are the unfiltered stories of people who dared to live out loud when the world demanded silence. This is history with a pulse, told by those who made it and are still making it. Expect tears, laughter, rage, joy, and the kind of fierce love that changes everything.Because the future isn't waiting for permission and ne...
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Episode 6 : Strategic Litigation III Court Wins vs. Movement Wins
Winning in court is not the same as winning in real life. In this final segment of our deep dive into strategic litigation, Pepe reflects on the complex realities of seeking justic…
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Episode 5 : Strategic Litigation II : Our successes, shortcomings and hope in the courts.
In the second part of our conversation on strategic litigation, we discuss what our successes and shortcomings have been over the years and where we go from here.
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56 min
Episode 4 : When we look back, do we see our freedom in court?
"Strategic litigation." It sounds like a "sexy" term , but for the queer community in Uganda, it’s been a high-stakes rollercoaster of survival, resistance, and bold defiance. In t…
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Episode 3 : What does it mean to care when the world stops caring? / Josephine Mukwaaya
"Love in the Time of Scarcity: HIV, Care & Survival"What does it mean to care when the world stops caring?In this deeply moving episode, host Pepe Onziema welcomes Josephine Mukwaa…
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Episode 2 : Leading with Heart: Building Liberation Together / Godiva Akullo
What does liberation look like for queer lives in Uganda?In this compelling second episode, host Pepe Onziema sits down with lawyer, feminist, and fiery lesbian Godiva Akullo to ex…
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Episode 1 : The Journey
From Whispers to Roaring: 20+ Years of Queer Organizing in UgandaWhat does queer liberation actually look like?Join Pepe Onziema as we embark on a profound journey through two deca…
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.. Coming Soon
Welcome to The Legacy PulseWhat happens when history tries to erase you? You tell your own damn story.In the upcoming debut episode, host Pepe Onziema opens the vault on Uganda's L…