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“In Coventry I faced attacks but enjoyed the (Black British) Ska movement.”
Asian background, born in Kenya, raised in East Finchley; knew sexuality at 14 but came out during university with reluctance to tell everyone.
Asian background, born in Kenya, raised in East Finchley; knew sexuality at 14 but came out during university with reluctance to tell everyone; was out to family as had high-profile at uni; identifies as an activist, broaching sexuality from a political viewpoint; in Coventry faced attacks but enjoyed the (Black British) Ska movement; met partner at black LGBT Birmingham nightclub; found community in activist circles rather than LGBT; mentions anti-bisexual, anti-trans and racism in LGBT community; part of Haringey Black Action Group; created LAGCAR and Black Sections (within Labour Party); became equal opportunities officer in Ealing Council then trade unions.






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