The Rainbow Intersection – A Dialogue about Race, Culture and Sexuality in Modern Britain

The picture of the LGBT community often presented by the media and other social commentators is one of homogeneity and inclusion. Hghlighting any prejudice or discrimination – particularly on the grounds of race – is very quickly seen as divisive and a non-issue. Tonight's event brings together a panel to discuss and debate a subject matter that is all too quickly swept under the carpet by the LGBT community. The panel includes Elly Barnes, Robert Berkeley, Omar Kuddus, Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, Helen Belcher and Paul Burston. The event will be hosted by Nigerian journalist and broadcaster, Funmi Iyanda. Topics to be explored include: invisibility of minority ethnic origin LGBT role models; online dating and racial preference; prejudice and racism within the LGBT community; and how the LGBT community can be more inclusive.