More Acceptance?

Jari Ramirez, a well-known local television host has been speaking about the hypocrisy of certain Dominicans who praised Ricky Martin's emergence from the 'closet.' While remaining silent, or even criticizing him when he gave an interview talking about his personal life. Blabbeando covered it here. I didn't know that he was now living his life openly and free. I think that is great because he is on television everyday. Most people already knew he was gay anyway. And I just think showing people that we do same things as everyone else is good. It won't change opinions overnight, but it will in the end. There are a LOT of gay people on television here. In front of, as well as behind the cameras. Who's next?

Gay or Ex-Gay?

I have said many times, there are no famous "out" people in the Dominican Republic. It is amazing, because I feel extremely comfortable here being Gay, but I know many Dominicans who are not. It is still taboo and many, many Gays here lead double-life. They just don't call it the "down low."

While catching up on some reading, I checked out the blog Blabbeando, where there is an interesting story of Jari Ramirez. He is a very popular host on television here. As I have written before, many men hosting the "pop culture" shows, seem to be effeminate. What can I tell 'ya, at least to me. Well Blabbeando has the full story, about his coming out, then several months later, giving the "lifestyle" up.

Coming out is very personal and can be difficult.

I wish Jari Ramirez the best.