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My first Christmas, without a dinner

by Kevin Maxwell • December 25, 2013

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“It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay”

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To this day, I remain humbled that people around the world continue to buy, read and send me messages of support about my first book, Forced Out. Today, during the UK's Black History Month, a book club finished reading it. Still a man trying to make his late beloved mum proud! 👵🏻
When we acknowledge our identity, we join a rich and extraordinary history, we reinvent ourselves… and we can give visibility to all those who came before us. We can commemorate and celebrate. And we can say sorry. - Jonathan Cooper OBE
As I began rebuilding my life, a dear friend lifted me being my cheerleader. He set up my first book deal. Suddenly, Jonathan Cooper OBE - international human rights barrister - has left this world but his legacy and those he has helped remains forever. Thinking of Kevin/family x
20 years after leaving, I was invited back to my secondary school to give the graduating speech to the young men and women. This week, I've been invited back to my alma mater @regentsunilondon to give the Class of 2021 speech. I find these invites an honour and a humbling experience 🎓
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Thanks to @paulburston1 and the team for inviting me to speak at the @rvtofficial on Fri 24th Sept about my writing and first book, Forced Out, which has been shortlisted for a @PolariPrize LGBTQ+ literary award! Always an honour to be invited to these events 📚

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