tumaini - african and gay in the uk

October 5, 2004: Tumaini is gathering of gay and bisexual African men and men of African descent. But is open to anyone interested in discussing African gay culture in the UK. It will be a safe, supportive, and entertaining space to debate gay and bisexual issues, make new friends, network and organise for the future.

Keynote guest speaker
Gamal G Turawa (black 'out' gay professional)

Workshops:
Your chance to discuss:

Faith & culture - how do we balance our sexuality with our faith and our African culture?

Self-acceptance - how to be happy with your own sexuality

Sex and relationships - how to be confident and get the best out of your relationships

Building healthy communities for African gay and bisexual men: what do we need and how do we build it?

Film
Woubi Cheri (Woubi Darling) - Phillip Brooks and Lourent Bocahut's joint French-Ivory Coast production is the first film to give African homosexuals a chance to describe their world in their own words.

Free one-to-one advice
On housing, immigration and asylum, racist and homophobic violence, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, safer sex and sexual health.

Expert panel discussion
Is it possible to sustain an African gay identity in the UK?
How can we support those who choose to do so and those who choose not to?
Featuring Gamal G Turawa
Rowland Jide Macaulay : Poet & Pastor
Cheikh Traore`: Black Gay Men's Advisory Group
Rhon Reynolds: African HIV Policy Network
Mohamud Yasin: Naz Project London

Entertaiment…all through the day
Poetry, African dance, live music
Feauring Yinka Sapara, Rasheed Ogunlaru
DJ's Biggy C and Shimpundu

Make new friends and empower yourself!