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Gay Jamaicans attacked In Carnival Road March
Source: Minority-Insight
OnApril 7, 2013, during an annual street parade (Bacchanal/Carnival road march) in Jamaica a group of alleged LGBT participants (gay men) were attacked/stoned by anti-gay revellers. The gay men retaliated and their actions could be described as self-defense.
According to Jamaica Gleaner news report, "A group of homosexual men dancing with each other in a sexually suggestive manner were attacked by anti-gay revellers. The melee continued for about half an hour as the alleged gay men retaliated. Explosions resembling the sound of gunshots were heard and the gay men ran onto Eastwood Park Road. At least three people were injured. "
Responding to the attack, Maurice Tomlinson, Jamaica's leading Gay rights Activist, stated "While the Jamaica Gleaner’s article is more balanced, the Jamaica Observer's reporting is typically designed to vilify gays by making them out to be the instigators of the ensuing violence. Characteristically, the Observer refused to acknowledge the role of homophobia in savage assaults such as these. Instead, the paper preferred to blame gay Jamaicans for daring to be too visible. This is the type of reasoning used to justify rape as being the fault of females who dared to dress provocatively.
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Gays chased at road march - One beaten after confronting revellers
Source: Star
A clash between alleged homosexuals and other persons out to enjoy 'Carnival Sunday', threatened to mar yesterday's Bacchanal Jamaica road march.
Persons who said they saw the incident unfold, say the men, about six in total with women also in the entourage, seemed ready for any potential confrontation as they walked up Constant Spring Road to meet the parade near West Kings House Road.
"Yuh shoulda hear dem. One say 'anybody tackle wi today get mash up'," said George, one alleged witness. It is reported the men parked their vehicles inside a popular plaza before proceeding to the parade. Their attire was described as 'very colourful'.
"One a dem hair all longa than mine," said one woman. "And him inna fishnet stockings. All black g-string."
dancing provocatively
Having joined the parade, the men were reportedly dancing provocatively, one even doing his moves on his 'head top'. The sight appeared to be too much for the other revellers to take, and the men were rebuked.
Before long, the verbal back-and-forth became physical and the men were stoned by the unsympathetic crowd. But although in retreat mode, the offending group proceeded to 'return fire', hurling various objects, including stones, to defend themselves. The raunchy revellers were determined not to be intimidated.
"One a dem come out wid acid," said another witness Marvin, who said the men were aided in their stance by the women. "Di women dem a boost dem up too. One a dem a talk bout 'show dem wha you can do yes'," he said.
It is alleged a woman was hit in the face by an object near King's Plaza. At least two other persons are said to have received injuries.
Police personnel were quickly on the scene trying to maintain calm but the epicentre of the confrontation was still to come near Springs Plaza, where one of the men was held and beaten by members of a crowd who had chased them down Constant Spring Road.
"Him did blood up man. Mi swear dem kill him," said George, who revealed he was able to break free. But the continuing salvos from both groups then threatened to damage property, as store workers and those who wanted to watch the parade were now caught in the middle. George said his Honda motorcar was one of several vehicles parked in the plaza that were within inches of being hit in the 'crossfire'.
"Me deh pon di corner and couldn't even move go a my car. Mi start fret," he said. Luckily no vehicles were damaged. The crowd then chased the men through the plaza and out onto Eastwood Park Road where they finally eluded the chasing mob, who called off their pursuit.
"Hey, a nuff people come back and say 'dem bwoy deh can run fast enuh," Marvin laughed.
Gay Jamaicans attacked In Carnival Road March
Source: Minority-Insight
OnApril 7, 2013, during an annual street parade (Bacchanal/Carnival road march) in Jamaica a group of alleged LGBT participants (gay men) were attacked/stoned by anti-gay revellers. The gay men retaliated and their actions could be described as self-defense.
According to Jamaica Gleaner news report, "A group of homosexual men dancing with each other in a sexually suggestive manner were attacked by anti-gay revellers. The melee continued for about half an hour as the alleged gay men retaliated. Explosions resembling the sound of gunshots were heard and the gay men ran onto Eastwood Park Road. At least three people were injured. "
Responding to the attack, Maurice Tomlinson, Jamaica's leading Gay rights Activist, stated "While the Jamaica Gleaner’s article is more balanced, the Jamaica Observer's reporting is typically designed to vilify gays by making them out to be the instigators of the ensuing violence. Characteristically, the Observer refused to acknowledge the role of homophobia in savage assaults such as these. Instead, the paper preferred to blame gay Jamaicans for daring to be too visible. This is the type of reasoning used to justify rape as being the fault of females who dared to dress provocatively.
Read the rest here
Gays chased at road march - One beaten after confronting revellers
Source: Star
A clash between alleged homosexuals and other persons out to enjoy 'Carnival Sunday', threatened to mar yesterday's Bacchanal Jamaica road march.
Persons who said they saw the incident unfold, say the men, about six in total with women also in the entourage, seemed ready for any potential confrontation as they walked up Constant Spring Road to meet the parade near West Kings House Road.
"Yuh shoulda hear dem. One say 'anybody tackle wi today get mash up'," said George, one alleged witness. It is reported the men parked their vehicles inside a popular plaza before proceeding to the parade. Their attire was described as 'very colourful'.
"One a dem hair all longa than mine," said one woman. "And him inna fishnet stockings. All black g-string."
dancing provocatively
Having joined the parade, the men were reportedly dancing provocatively, one even doing his moves on his 'head top'. The sight appeared to be too much for the other revellers to take, and the men were rebuked.
Before long, the verbal back-and-forth became physical and the men were stoned by the unsympathetic crowd. But although in retreat mode, the offending group proceeded to 'return fire', hurling various objects, including stones, to defend themselves. The raunchy revellers were determined not to be intimidated.
"One a dem come out wid acid," said another witness Marvin, who said the men were aided in their stance by the women. "Di women dem a boost dem up too. One a dem a talk bout 'show dem wha you can do yes'," he said.
It is alleged a woman was hit in the face by an object near King's Plaza. At least two other persons are said to have received injuries.
Police personnel were quickly on the scene trying to maintain calm but the epicentre of the confrontation was still to come near Springs Plaza, where one of the men was held and beaten by members of a crowd who had chased them down Constant Spring Road.
"Him did blood up man. Mi swear dem kill him," said George, who revealed he was able to break free. But the continuing salvos from both groups then threatened to damage property, as store workers and those who wanted to watch the parade were now caught in the middle. George said his Honda motorcar was one of several vehicles parked in the plaza that were within inches of being hit in the 'crossfire'.
"Me deh pon di corner and couldn't even move go a my car. Mi start fret," he said. Luckily no vehicles were damaged. The crowd then chased the men through the plaza and out onto Eastwood Park Road where they finally eluded the chasing mob, who called off their pursuit.
"Hey, a nuff people come back and say 'dem bwoy deh can run fast enuh," Marvin laughed.
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