Speaking Out for LGBTQ Youth, presented by Angeline Jackson (author of Funny Gyal: My Fight Against Homophobia in Jamaica)
Monday, June 27, 2022
11:30am – 12:20pm
Location: Exhibit Hall - Diversity in Publishing Stage
Activist and author Angeline Jackson stood up to the culture of homophobia in Jamaica after coming out as a lesbian in her teenage years. She shares her inspiring story told in her new memoir of overcoming Jamaica’s oppression of queer youth to demand recognition and justice. Angeline discusses youth activism and helping young people finding their voice to speak out.