I just listened to a fascinating, yet troubling BBC radio documentary on the problem of rampant homophobia in Jamaica that I wanted to share with everyone:
COMING OUT, Part 1: Jamaica
It was shocking for me to find out how bad things are there. Tho apparently I'm a bit behind, since I've talked to a few friends who already knew about it. Has anyone ever been to Jamaica and seen or heard of this first or even second hand? I realize that most tourists stay within the safety cages of the resorts which are a completely different world.
a quick caveat: it's a rather depressing report. BUT if you stick through and then listen to the awesome PART 2 about conditions in South Africa, it's much more uplifting, especially the interview with the mom at her son's gay wedding.
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