Every LGBT ATRL member should read this article and watch this documentary. It's important for you to know what's going on in your community in different parts of the world.
But for one community in Jamaica, it is something they have to deal with every night - along with the risk of being assaulted, raped or even murdered... just for being gay.
Such is the life of one group of homeless LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) youths who live in a storm drain (or 'gully') in the country's capital, Kingston - as revealed in a short documentary made by VICE News.
For that reason, a hint of optimism pervades the lives of the Gully Queens, who go by such colourful names as Pebbles, Batman, Rihanna and Beyonce.
Homophobia is rife in Jamaica, with 80 per cent of the population harbouring anti-gay sentiment.
The film - Young And Gay: Jamaica's Gully Queens - explores how young transgender and homosexual people are leading the fight against the Caribbean island nation's institutionalised homophobia through visibility, community spirit and an outspoken attitude towards their position in society.
Violent attacks against the LGBT group are commonplace, with little to no retribution or justice brought against those responsible.
Evangelical preachers who promote homophobia attract huge and receptive audiences, while lyrics in popular songs regularly include exhortations to 'kill the batty boys'.
This is so sad. I feel like Beyonce and Rihanna should team up to legalize homosexuality in Jamaica. Both Beyonce and Rihanna have such a big impact on the lives of many gays in Jamaica. They really should do something.
I was born in Kingston and it is the PITTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I live in the US now.
But it's crazy how most Jamaicans feel about homosexuality because there's a guy named Keith Ramsey who's a famous comedian and he's super flamboyant and everyone loves him.
Rihanna should straight up start a school for these teens and young adults to go to and then help sponsor their visas to go find work overseas. It doesn't solve the problem within Jamaica, but it'll give them a chance at a better life.
This is so sad. I feel like Beyonce and Rihanna should team up to legalize homosexuality in Jamaica. Both Beyonce and Rihanna have such a big impact on the lives of many gays in Jamaica. They really should do something.
This! I could see Rihanna going down in the gullies and turning up with those girls lol.
I saw this a while ago, it really is sad and made me realize how privileged I am
Sad seeing so many black countries being plagued by homophobia when ancient africa had many examples of gay marriage for centuries. White people really do ruin every thing, Hopefully Jamaica will progress
and it is the PITTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I live in the US now. 
