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| + | '''Brian Kennedy''' (died 29 December 1990)<ref name = Grape/> was a journalist and LGBT rights activist who helped set up the [[London Lesbian and Gay Centre]] and the [[Pink Singers]]. | ||
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| − | Kennedy graduated from the | + | Kennedy graduated from the [[University of York]] with a DPhil in Biochemistry in 1974 and thereafter researched cancer at the [[Open University]].<ref name = Grape>"In memoriam", |
| − | + | ''Grapevine'', Summer 1991, page 4. Alumni Office, University of York</ref> He then moved into journalism, writing for ''City Limits'' and other publications about [[HIV]] and [[AIDS]] before they became prominent in the mainstream press.<ref>http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-5843344.html Nicola Rayner "'He Was Very Independent. He Was Seen as a Bit of an Outlaw in the Gay World' ; My Mentor ++ [[Paul Burston]] on Brian Kennedy", ''The Independent'', 12 April 2007</ref> He also mediated between the gay community and the [[Metropolitan Police]], gaining the respect of the latter for his work.<ref name = Grape/> | |
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==Brian Kennedy Award== | ==Brian Kennedy Award== | ||
| − | After his death in 1990, the Gay Business Association created the Brian Kennedy Award in his name to recognize people who have made a significant contribution to the gay and lesbian communities.<ref name = Grape/> Recipients of the Brian Kennedy Award include [[Angela Mason]], [[Nick Partridge]], [[Chris Smith, Baron Smith of Finsbury|Chris Smith]] MP, [[Ken Livingstone]]<ref name="GLA"> | + | After his death in 1990, the Gay Business Association created the Brian Kennedy Award in his name to recognize people who have made a significant contribution to the gay and lesbian communities.<ref name = Grape/> Recipients of the Brian Kennedy Award include [[Angela Mason]], [[Nick Partridge]], [[Chris Smith, Baron Smith of Finsbury|Chris Smith]] MP, [[Ken Livingstone]]<ref name="GLA">http://www.london.gov.uk/view_press_release.jsp?releaseid=1062 "Mayor to be presented with award for London Partnerships Register", [[Greater London Authority]] 29 April 2002</ref> and [[Ann Keen]] MP, who received the award after she proposed an amendment to the [[Crime and Disorder Bill 1998]] which would have equalised the [[age of consent]]. |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:35, 27 March 2016
Not to be confused with Brian Kennedy (singer)
Brian Kennedy (died 29 December 1990)[1] was a journalist and LGBT rights activist who helped set up the London Lesbian and Gay Centre and the Pink Singers.
Career
Kennedy graduated from the University of York with a DPhil in Biochemistry in 1974 and thereafter researched cancer at the Open University.[1] He then moved into journalism, writing for City Limits and other publications about HIV and AIDS before they became prominent in the mainstream press.[2] He also mediated between the gay community and the Metropolitan Police, gaining the respect of the latter for his work.[1]
Brian Kennedy Award
After his death in 1990, the Gay Business Association created the Brian Kennedy Award in his name to recognize people who have made a significant contribution to the gay and lesbian communities.[1] Recipients of the Brian Kennedy Award include Angela Mason, Nick Partridge, Chris Smith MP, Ken Livingstone[3] and Ann Keen MP, who received the award after she proposed an amendment to the Crime and Disorder Bill 1998 which would have equalised the age of consent.
References
Partly based on a Wikipedia article.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "In memoriam", Grapevine, Summer 1991, page 4. Alumni Office, University of York
- ↑ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-5843344.html Nicola Rayner "'He Was Very Independent. He Was Seen as a Bit of an Outlaw in the Gay World' ; My Mentor ++ Paul Burston on Brian Kennedy", The Independent, 12 April 2007
- ↑ http://www.london.gov.uk/view_press_release.jsp?releaseid=1062 "Mayor to be presented with award for London Partnerships Register", Greater London Authority 29 April 2002
