Post by Logan on Feb 11, 2016 4:43:43 GMT -6
A gay man who was brutally attacked in San Francisco over Super Bowl weekend says he was gay bashed because he wore white pants.
Jeffrey Lafayette told the harrowing story of his attack in a Facebook video that has already racked up over 1.2 million views in just 2 days. In the video, Lafayette appears visibly battered and bruised with one eye appearing swollen shut. Despite the hate he encountered, Lafayette is sending out a message of strength and positivity.
Using cards to recount the attack, Lafayette says:
Lafayette wrote on Facebook,
Read more: www.towleroad.com/2016/02/302087/
Jeffrey Lafayette told the harrowing story of his attack in a Facebook video that has already racked up over 1.2 million views in just 2 days. In the video, Lafayette appears visibly battered and bruised with one eye appearing swollen shut. Despite the hate he encountered, Lafayette is sending out a message of strength and positivity.
Using cards to recount the attack, Lafayette says:
I was gay bashed in San Francisco. They spat on me and kicked me as I screamed for help… all because I decided to wear white pants. And I don’t think it had anything to do with Labor Day. I am covered in bruises, some blood, and tear stains. But no matter how hard they hit, no matter how cruel life will be, you must always GET UP! And continue to love and smile! Never forget to SMILE.’
Lafayette wrote on Facebook,
The strength of your love is more powerful than any fist! Thank you! Please Share. The LGBT youth needs to see this so they are aware of the hatred that is still out there but tell them that no matter how much hatred or cruelty you are faced with, the love from those you surround yourself with is STRONGER than anything! Thank you God, my family, and my friends!
Read more: www.towleroad.com/2016/02/302087/