As the founder of Gaysians, Reeta Loi has brought the organisation to new heights over the past five years; bringing focus to collective healing amongst the South Asian community.
Loi (she/they) is a writer, musician, activist, founder and CEO of the international LGBTQ+ organisation and movement, as well as a longtime friend, contributor and former cover star at GAY TIMES.
She has continued to fight for legislation change in India and continues to be a queer voice and leader for many South Asian and people of colour around the world. Gaysians has expanded over the years, with Loi working with numerous organisations specialising in mental health, housing and international support.
Loi has enabled many LGBTQ+ South Asians to come together through Gaysians, forever growing into a global family of volunteers, performers, writers and activists.
Their work has continued to flourish, gaining numerous acknowledgements and awards including Forbes 100, Outstanding Contribution to LGBT+ Life Top Ten by British LGBT Awards and making the Guardian Power List for four consecutive years.
In this interview we speak about Loi’s latest single and upcoming album, the growth of Gaysians over the past five years, and the impact it’s had on the community. Loi also touches on South Asian Heritage Month and why it’s the perfect opportunity for non-South Asian people to do their research and “learn” more about the community.
My first question to you is about your new track Remedy, which is super dystopian and makes a huge impact. Could you tell us more about the song and the meaning behind it?
Remedy came to
