Brian Kennedy (journalist)

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Brian Kennedy (died 1991) was a journalist and activist of LGBT rights, who helped set up the London Lesbian and Gay Centre in 1985. When he died he was 37 years old.[1] Kennedy wrote about HIV and AIDS before they became prominent in the mainstream press.[2]

[edit] Brian Kennedy Award

After his death, 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. Recipients of the Brian Kennedy Award include Angela Mason, Nick Partridge, Chris Smith MP, Ken Livingstone[1] and Ann Keen MP, who received the award after she introduced the bill for an equal age of consent.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Mayor to be presented with award for London Partnerships Register. Greater London Authority (2002-04-29). Retrieved on 2008-01-24.
  2. ^ Rayner, Nicola (2007-04-12), “He Was Very Independent”, The Independent, <http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20070402/ai_n18782547>. Retrieved on 24 January 2008 
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