Sexual activity between males is illegal and threats of physical violence and discrimination are all too common. Jamaica has often been described as one of the most homophobic countries in the world, a country where hostility toward gays and lesbians is voiced from the church pulpit to the sound system. When you go out in public, if you express yourself in a particular way or use certain mannerisms you have to be on your guard but this really felt like it was ours.” “It felt liberating”, said Nicki who attended the arts performance. PRIDE JA was the first public gay pride celebration in the English-speaking Caribbean, after a similar event had to be canceled due to security concerns in the Bahamas last year.įor those involved in the week’s activities – organised by JFLAG, the Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays – it was a chance to be proud and visible.
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