Sam Ring the Alarm with Jasmyne Cannick

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 Cannick
Associate Producer: Nevin Powell


Featured 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.com


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