Colin Robinson (activist)
Colin Robinson | |||
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| Born | Martin, Trinidad | ||
| Nationality | Trinidadian and Tobagan | ||
| Citizenship | Trinidad and Tobago | ||
| Alma mater | St. Mary’s College | ||
| Occupation | Social justice advocate | ||
Colin Robinson was a social justice advocate from Trinidad and Tobago.[1][2]. Robinson's advocacy focused on LGBT+ issues, HIV policy and health and gender justice[3]. Robinson was the executive director of the Coalition Advocating for Sexual Inclusion (CAISO), which he founded in 2009. He also co-founded the Caribbean Forum for Liberation and Acceptance of Genders and Sexualities [2]. He was among the first to openly campaign for LGBT+ rights in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean. Robinson was also known for his poetry and his work is considered to be part of the canon of queer Caribbean poetry[1][4]. Robinson died of colon cancer on March 4th 2021 at age 58[2]
Early life
Robinson grew up in Diego Martin, Trinidad. He graduated from St. Mary’s College in 1979, being awarded an open national scholarship in modern languages [4].
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Colin Robinson: In his own words". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Activist, writer Colin Robinson dies in US". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. 2021-03-04. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ↑ "Colin Robinson". Caribbean Equality Project. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Colin Robinson | Peepal Tree Press". www.peepaltreepress.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
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