Tonight, BBC’s Question Time comes live (well, pre-recorded) from Regent’s College, London. Regent’s College has a special place in my heart because, it’s the place I’m studying for a Master of (f)Arts Writing for Screen & Stage at it’s London School of Film, Media & Performance. LSFMP is just one of the seven schools at…
On Tuesday 7 February at 6.55pm on Channel 4, 4thought.tv asks me ‘Should gay couples be allowed to marry in places of worship?’ As a Catholic, I believe that marriage should be open to everybody and that religious discrimination towards gay couples is unjustifiable. The UK Coalition Government says same-sex civil partnerships can now take…
They say things happen in three’s? I wrote recently that I’ve been invited by The Lesbian & Gay Foundation in Manchester to speak about my experiences of being mixed-race and gay at its Being Me Event in February, and that I’ve also been asked to go on Gaydio radio’s Mix Tape (similar to Radio 4′s Desert…
The lovely people at Gaydio radio, have only gone and invited me on to one of their programmes as a guest – ‘Mix Tape‘, similar to Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs! I’ve been asked to select 4 music tracks, with the presenter asking me the reason for my choices on air. I’ve picked my songs,…
Last night when I got into bed, my wedding ring finger was swelling and this had never happened to this extent before. It was so uncomfortable that I took it off, and put it next to me whilst I slept. A first. Probably related, my dream that night was about the marriage of Alex and…
My friends at The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) in Manchester, are running this excellent event in February which I fully support and will be speaking at. If it interests you, please contact Darren whose details are below to reserve your place or for more information. Although Manchester based, The LGF provides more direct services and…
It may have come 18-years too late, but I for one am happy today that justice has been served for Stephen Lawrence and his family. Regardless of colour, we all should be proud that some of those responsible for the murder of Stephen have finally been held accountable for their horrid actions. However, we should not forget…
On this the 25th December 2011, I’m wishing you a ‘Merry Christmas‘ wherever you are, whatever you are doing and whoever you are with. This has been a… festive ‘View from the Bottom’, Max x. Live Healthy, Laugh Often & Love Yourself! © Kevin Maxwell Film, Media & Performance 2011 – Published by My Mum.
Christmas is in 7-days!
I’m not one for The X Factor really, but last night I did see the clip on television of Gary Barlow commenting that Misha B has no chance of winning the show given what others have said about her in the past. I couldn’t agree more. Now, those of you who know me or my…
Today 1 December, is World Aids Day. A time to remember those lost, affected by and left behind. For more information on the fight against HIV and how you can help, please visit www.worldaidsday.org This is a supportive, ‘View from the Bottom’. Take care, Max x Live Healthy, Laugh Often & Love Yourself! © Kevin…
For some strange reason, my blog stats (formerly known as ‘statistics’) this past quarter appear to be on the rise – greatly in fact! It’s either because I connect with people, or folk are seeing what rubbish I’m writing next? I’ll let you be the judge 😮 Anyway, a friend of mine has re-launched his…
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It was on this day, in 2001 that my old friend Daniel and I watched the tragic events unfold in New York. It’s hard to believe, that 10-years have passed by. On this, the anniversary decade of September 11 – this is my opportunity to remember all those who perished and their families and friends…
I was minding my own business earlier (as I do), when I came across an ITV Views video on the World Wide Web. I’ve been REALLY busy of late, trying to make the world a better place (of course) and so haven’t been abreast of things as I like to be. However, there was something…
It was a couple of weeks ago, whilst surfing the Internet that I came across the book Almost British, by Olivea M. Ebanks. Having read a little about it, I thought it would be a good read and tried to get hold of a copy. However, I couldn’t on Amazon or at Waterstones although it is listed…