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I ask a lot of people. I ask for their stories, their past and present, their secrets, their fears. Most people give generously of themselves. They offer me a seat or invite me into their homes.
I’m always amazed by how much people share with me when all I’ve done is ask. But when I went to Uganda a month ago, I was especially astounded. At a time when an anti-homosexuality bill threatens to criminalize loving and living, several gay friends nonetheless invited me to their homes and allowed me to take their photos, to write down their names, to risk further exposure. They could have just said no. Many people I asked did. But a few didn’t. And I’m glad for it, and glad to share their stories here.
Read my article in Time, see a story a colleague wrote that uses one of my photos, and see more images on glennagordon.com.
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This is beautiful, amazingly beautiful.
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Thank you Glenda. A very valuable contribution to the unfolding scenes in Uganda.
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Thank you for this coverage. It’s good to see that some news organizations and reporters aren’t letting the situation in Uganda drop. Being queer is enough of a challenge in the US, but at least we don’t have to worry about prison sentences or a state mandated death penalty.
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This is by far some of your best work. Moving photos.
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Thanks Glenna. Wonderful work.
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WELL DONE, Glenna.
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Thanks to everyone for the amazing feedback here.
I’m happy to report that Pepe also likes the article, though is a bit annoyed about the phone calls and messages she’s getting asking to borrow her suits
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i admire u. u r very brave and strong. Cheer up though there are bunch of harsh stuff in the life. let’s fight for the rights
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