Colin Robinson (activist)

Colin Robinson (1962/1963 – March 4, 2021) was a social justice advocate from Trinidad and Tobago.[1][2] Robinson's advocacy focused on LGBT+ issues, HIV policy, and health and gender justice.[3]

Robinson grew up in Diego Martin, Trinidad. He graduated from St. Mary's College in 1979, being awarded an open national scholarship in modern languages.[4]

Robinson founded the Coalition Advocating for Sexual Inclusion (CAISO) in 2009.[5] He also co-founded the Caribbean Forum for Liberation and Acceptance of Genders and Sexualities.[2] He was among the first to openly campaign for LGBT+ rights in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean. Robinson was also known for his poetry and his work is considered to be part of the canon of queer Caribbean poetry.[1][4]

Robinson died of colon cancer on March 4, 2021, at age 58.[2][6][7][8][9]

References
  1. "Colin Robinson: In his own words". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  2. "Activist, writer Colin Robinson dies in US". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. 2021-03-04. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  3. "Colin Robinson". Caribbean Equality Project. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  4. "Colin Robinson | Peepal Tree Press". www.peepaltreepress.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  5. Lavers, Michael K. (2021-03-09). "LGBTQ activist from Trinidad and Tobago dies in D.C." Washington Blade. Archived from the original on 2021-03-14. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  6. "Trinidadian activist and writer Colin Robinson, who did the 'work of social history,' has died". Global Voices. 2021-03-05. Archived from the original on 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  7. "'Herculean' activist who fought for LGBT+ rights throughout the Caribbean dies aged 59". PinkNews. 2021-03-13. Archived from the original on 2021-03-13. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  8. "Gay rights activist Colin Robinson has died". CCN TV6. Archived from the original on 2021-03-10. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  9. "Trinidad: CAISO founder dies of colon cancer". Stabroek News. 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
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