Everything Little Thing Isn’t Alright in Jamaica

In the fifth episode of "Ring the Alarm," a special series in partnership with the Advocate Magazine, award-winning journalist Jasmyne Cannick continues with her exclusive look inside Jamaica, one of the world’s most homophobic and transphobic countries. 18-year-old Keneil grew up in Jamaica, where he was sexually abused at home starting at the age of 8 years old. Because of the isolation and denial he faced from his mother, and narrowly escaping a murder attempt, Keneil tried to commit suicide several times. After being disowned by his mother, Keneil lived in abandoned buildings with no food. He recently found housing at the Unity Fellowship Church Jamaica safe house, where he is receiving support and is now awaiting relocation assistance to another county that is more accepting of LGBTQ people. Through it all, the teenager has managed to smile, remain hopeful, and look forward to living a life where he can be free, even if it means being away from his family and the country he is from.Please note that this episode contains depictions of suicide and sexual violence that some people may find disturbing. Know your limits, and act accordingly.Produced and hosted by: Jasmyne CannickAssociate Producer: Nevin PowellFeatured Music:Ring the Alarm by Tenor SawWelcome to Jamrock by Damian MarleySources:'Dem deal wid dem wicked' - Two men found dead on Maxfield Ave The GleanerAugust 1, 2022 Resources: Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI)Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP)National Suicide Prevention Hotline  1-800-273-8255Episode sponsored in part by The Advocate, your source for LGBTQ+ news, since 1967.To support Unity Fellowship Church, Jamaica’s safe house, donate through Cash App to $UFJamaica or UFJamaica.comSign up for Jasmyne Cannick’s email newsletter here. The AdvocateYour source for LGBTQ+ news, since 1967.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In the fourth episode of "Ring the Alarm," a special series in partnership with the Advocate Magazine, award-winning journalist Jasmyne Cannick continues with her exclusive look inside Jamaica, one of the world’s most homophobic and transphobic countries. Jasmyne continues the conversation with Unity Fellowship Church's Reverend Nevin Powell back in Jamaica, where he opened a secret safe house for queer Jamaicans who feared losing their lives because Jamaica continues to be one of the deadliest and most discriminatory countries in the world for LGBTQ people.Please note that this episode contains depictions of sexual violence that some people may find disturbing. Know your limits, and act accordingly.Produced and hosted by: Jasmyne CannickAssociate Producer: Nevin PowellFeatured Music:Ring the Alarm by Tenor SawNo Woman, No Cry by Musical YouthThem Fe Dead by Papa SanResources:Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI)Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP)National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.  Dial 988 from anywhere in the US to be connected to a local crisis center.Episode sponsored in part by The Advocate, your source for LGBTQ+ news, since 1967.To support Unity Fellowship Church, Jamaica’s safe house, donate through Cash App to $UFJamaica or UFJamaica.comSign up for Jasmyne Cannick’s email newsletter here. Support the show

In the third episode of "Ring the Alarm," a special series in partnership with the Advocate Magazine, award-winning journalist Jasmyne Cannick continues with her exclusive look inside Jamaica, one of the world’s most homophobic and transphobic countries. Jasmyne interviews Reverend Nevin Powell about his journey from Jamaica to America and now back to his native country, where he’s working to save queer lives.Please note that this episode contains depictions of sexual violence that some people may find disturbing. Know your limits, act accordingly.Produced and hosted by: Jasmyne CannickAssociate Producer: Nevin PowellFeatured Music:Ring the Alarm by Tenor SawPass the Dutchie by Musical YouthResources:Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI)Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP)Episode sponsored in part by The Advocate, your source for LGBTQ+ news, since 1967.To support Unity Fellowship Church, Jamaica’s safe house, donate through Cash App to $UFJamaica or UFJamaica.comSign up for Jasmyne Cannick’s email newsletter here. The AdvocateYour source for LGBTQ+ news, since 1967.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In the second episode of "Ring the Alarm," a special series in partnership with the Advocate Magazine, award-winning journalist Jasmyne Cannick continues with her exclusive look inside Jamaica, one of the world’s most homophobic and transphobic countries. Jasmyne interviews Sam, a 27-year-old HIV-positive trans man living in a secret safe house.Please note that this episode contains depictions of sexual violence that some people may find disturbing. Know your limits, act accordingly.Produced and hosted by: Jasmyne CannickAssociate Producer: Nevin PowellFeatured Music:Ring the Alarm by Tenor SawBam Bam by Sister NancyResources:National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-4673National Eating Disorders Association Helpline - 1-800- 931-2237Black AIDS InstituteBlack Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI)Episode sponsored in part by The Advocate, your source for LGBTQ+ news, since 1967.To support Unity Fellowship Church, Jamaica’s safe house, donate through Cash App to $UFJamaica or UFJamaica.comSign up for Jasmyne Cannick’s email newsletter here. The AdvocateYour source for LGBTQ+ news, since 1967.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Just months after securing the conviction of Democratic donor and serial predator Ed Buck, who was convicted for the crystal meth overdose deaths of two Black gay men, Gemmel Moore and Timothy Dean, award-winning journalist Jasmyne Cannick is back to doing what she does best-- using her platform to bring her trademark passion for finding and exposing compelling stories that are overlooked, underreported, or just ignored. Join  Jasmyne for the first episode of a special series entitled "Ring the Alarm" as she takes you to Jamaica and speaks directly with lesbian, gay, and trans men and women about living in one of the most homophobic countries in the world. Produced and hosted by: Jasmyne CannickAssociate Producer: Nevin PowellAssociate Producer: Kareem FergusonVoiceover Support: Kareem FergusonFeatured Music:Ring the Alarm by Tenor SawBoom Bye Bye by Buju BantonChi Chi Man by TOKEpisode sponsored by: The Advocate MagazineTo support Unity Fellowship Church, Jamaica’s safe house, donate through Cash App to $UFJamaica.Sign up for Jasmyne Cannick’s email newsletter here. The AdvocateYour source for LGBTQ+ news, since 1967.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show