“Bisexuality does exist, it is not a fiction, nor is it a phase”, my key message to Civil Service equality conference
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“Bisexuality does exist, it is not a fiction, nor is it a phase”, my key message to Civil Service equality conference

I had the privilege of giving a keynote address to today’s Civil Service Rainbow Alliance (the national LGB&T staff network) conference at the Ministry of Defence. Also on the programme were Sir Bob Kerslake, Head of the Civil Service; Keir Starmer, the Director of Public Prosecutions; Liz Bingham, managing Partner at EY; and Peter Tatchell […]
I had a wonderful time at Nottinghamshire Pride.  It was the…
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I had a wonderful time at Nottinghamshire Pride.  It was the…


Kat Gupta, Maryam Bibi Din & El Dia, three of the four organisers of the Community stage.


Bi badges from Uncharted Worlds. http://www.uncharted-worlds.org/identitybadges/


Pagan Pride http://www.paganpride.org.uk/pagan-pride-2013/


My British Sign Language signer was a patient soul!


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Two presenters from Nottingham's Trent Sound radio station


Kat enjoying the music at Nottinghamshire Pride.

I had a wonderful time at Nottinghamshire Pride.  It was the first pride festival where I performed my work.  I read my Biphobia story and my Personal Ad hell poem (I was asked to do non-smut!) on the Community stage.  It was certainly daunting to look out at all the people having picnics on the grass as I read out loud.

This was only my second time at Nottinghamshire Pride.  I got totally lost in Nottingham, but some friendly goths helped me find my way.  I felt really welcomed the whole day, which was great.

I read my pieces in the afternoon, so I had a lot of time to enjoy all the other acts including a brililant dance troupe, soulful Single Bass, and some spoken word from Seattle’s El Dia, whose Dragon Lady tune blew me away.  Maryam Bibi Din did a mythbusting piece on Queer Muslims that would have made the entire day worth it.  There was just so much to enjoy!

In memory of Harvey Milk – defending principles, fighting prejudice
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In memory of Harvey Milk – defending principles, fighting prejudice

Yesterday evening, my partner and I watched the 2008 film Milk, which tells the story of the political career of San Francisco City Supervisor Harvey Milk, America’s first openly gay elected public official. Milk was an inspirational figure who overcame prejudice and even violence during his campaigns to be elected, but was ultimately assassinated in […]
On being bisexual – my appearance on Radio 4
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On being bisexual – my appearance on Radio 4

On Monday this week, I accepted an invitation to be interviewed by Eddie Mair on Radio 4’s PM programme (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0367mxn – minutes 46-52) to give a response to the decision of Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski to come out as bisexual. (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/tory-mp-daniel-kawczynski-comes-out-as-bisexual-8680343.html)  I guess I was asked to appear because I, like Mr Kawczynski, am also an elected […]
UK Black Pride was just excellent!  I had a wonderful time in an…
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UK Black Pride was just excellent!  I had a wonderful time in an…


The copies of Bi Community News were a big hit at Black Pride.


It was so good to see many LGBT folks wearing African and Asian dress.


UNISON were out at Black Pride, looking really happy.


A great guy from Imaan, the LGBT Muslim group.


The folks from the London Black Aetheist group dropped by.


This is what happens when two people try to out-Indian each other!

UK Black Pride was just excellent!  I had a wonderful time in an oasis of relaxation.  I was joined by lots of queer and trans people of colour throughout the day.  They brought energy, laughter and some good food too!

More photos can be seen on the Bi’s of Colour site: