3 weeks ago
They didn't let me in just because I look Hispanic. Or I don't know why. The didn't say to me why. And very drunk people came in. That seems racism. A follow-up reflection: "It’s incredible that a place known as a pillar of the LGBTQ+ nightlife scene treats you like a soulless object. Nightlife used to be a sanctuary for the community; now, it just seems like a front for making money. I was dressed up in my best clothes—I’d just been to the barber and had a couple of pints—but when I arrived, they told me "NO". I asked "Why?" and was met with silence. All this while watching a guy walk by—a guy who was high and had tried to kiss me without my consent at the previous pub. This is not an LGBTQ+-friendly place. This label should not be used for venues that deny entry without explanation. If you feel like going out for the first time because you are sad or lack acceptance within your immediate circle, it is better to visit the area's most popular LGBTQ+ association; they will welcome you with respect and without judgment. I will report the incident to the most important LGBTQ+ association in the area. " Third reflection: "I’m not saying it’s racism, but you can be made to feel that way if you aren't told the reason while you watch locals walk right in—people who are heavily intoxicated and have previously harassed you. Therefore, from my perspective, it is not a safe place for the community. I wrote the first part a minute later, so it reflects what I was feeling. And I’m not going to remove it; I think we now know that emotional wounds are just as important as physical ones, and they aren't respected in this place." A fourth—and perhaps very important—clarification: "It was the man who treated me badly, and the woman followed suit. He refused to let me in for no reason, and she was complicit in that unjust act later on." ***I’m attaching a photo from a few hours earlier, right after I left the barbershop. I was wearing new jeans and a new pair of trendy sneakers.***
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