Adam Yosef Explained

Adam Yosef
Birth Place:Marston Green, England
Nationality:British
Occupation:Journalist
Years Active:2002–present
Known For:Journalism and political activism

Adam Yosef (born September 1981) is a British journalist, photojournalist and political activist.[1]

Background

Yosef was born in September 1981 in Marston Green, England[2] and is of South Asian and Middle Eastern heritage, with family from India, Pakistan, Kashmir and Iraq. His immediate family is British and Spanish.[3] [4]

Activism

In 2003, Yosef co-founded the interfaith Saltley Gate Peace Group,[5] [6] a community peace initiative which was formed in response to the threat of war in Iraq as a part of the growing peace movement in Britain following 9/11, and he was Community & Interfaith Liaison Officer for the Birmingham Stop the War Coalition[7] during this period.

He has been actively involved in community work which is related to the Lozells riots, the Alum Rock terror raids[8] [9] [10] and campaigning against radical groups in the Midlands.[11] [12] [13]

In his early twenties, Yosef slept rough on the streets of London before being assisted by The Salvation Army.[14] As a result, founded the Birmingham Food Drive in 2012, which regularly provides food, clothes and essential items to homeless people in the city, and is an active supporter of youth homelessness charity St Basils.[15] [16] [17] [18] He has also written for Pavement, the magazine for the rough sleepers in the UK.[19]

Between 2011 and 2017, Yosef co-organised the Birmingham Zombie Walk, an annual event which raised thousands of pounds for Birmingham Children's Hospital,[20] [21] as part of an ongoing commitment to the charity.[22] [23]

In 2015, Yosef co-founded the Birmingham chapter of the national anti-racism organisation Stand Up To Racism.[24] [25] [26] He is an organiser for Stop the War Coalition.[27]

In 2021, Yosef co-founded Birmingham Against LGBTQI+ Hate, informally and commonly known as Brum Against Hate, alongside activists Saima Razzaq and Salman Mirza. The group organises rallies against homophobic attacks in the city and has called on city leaders to facilitate better relationships between communities.[28]

Public media career

PR and communications

Between 2003 and 2004, Yosef was employed by the Birmingham Central Mosque as a Press & Public Relations representative. He regularly appeared as spokesperson for the trust alongside its chairman, Dr Mohammad Naseem.[29] [30] [31] [32] [33]

From 2005, he was Press Officer for politician Salma Yaqoob, the former leader of the Respect Party. He was also Press & Social Media Officer for Yaqoob during the 2010 general election.[34] [35]

Journalism

Between 2005 and 2006, Yosef was senior journalist with The Asian Today and Desi Xpress, owned by Urban Media.

In 2007, Yosef was appointed deputy editor of national entertainment magazine Ikonz. In 2008, he became a columnist for Fusian magazine.

In July 2009, Yosef launched I Am Birmingham, an independent news website serving the West Midlands region, of which he is Editor-in-Chief.[36] [37] [38] [39] [40]

In August 2011, he was attacked by rioters while covering the 2011 England riots, during which he suffered a cut to the face and a swollen jaw.[41]

Yosef has regularly written for the BBC, creating content highlighting issues of socio-politics, diversity, culture, racism and religion.[42] [43] [44] [45] He has also written for the Birmingham Mail, Jewish news website The Forward,[46] Muslim news website IlmFeed,[47] and has had his work featured in The Washington Post, The Mirror, and Al Jazeera.[48]

Controversies

Homophobic comments

Peter Tatchell

Labour Party

Politics

Yosef is a former member of the Respect Party,[75] [76] [77] campaigning for the party in Birmingham.[78] He supported the Green Party of England and Wales in October 2009.[79]

Personal life

Yosef is Muslim and identifies as pansexual.[80]

Honours

In October 2007, Yosef was included in Ikonz magazine's special Halloween photo shoot, in which he was transformed into a The Crow. He was featured alongside actors from television soap Hollyoaks and presenters from the BBC Asian Network.[81] [82]

In March 2008, he was included in the top 50 most eligible bachelors list for Asian Woman magazine.[83]

In November 2017, he was nominated and shortlisted for the Inspirational Man accolade at the Birmingham Inspiration Awards.[84]

In September 2018, Yosef was nominated and shortlisted for the Excellence in Media accolade at The Birmingham Awards.[85] [86]

In 2019 and 2021, he was nominated in the Positive Role Model (LGBT) category for the National Diversity Awards.[87] [88]

In 2020, Yosef was presented with an honorary award for 'Outstanding Contribution to LGBTQ+ Equality' award by Midlands Zone magazine.[89]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AUTHI . JASBIR . Haworth . Jessica . 2016-06-28 . Millionaire speaks out after telling police 'my shoes cost more than your wage' . 2022-10-26 . mirror . en.
  2. Web site: BBC . Faces behind the faith . 2022-10-26 . www.bbc.co.uk . en-gb.
  3. Web site: 2022-10-25 . British filmmaker enlisted to bridge gap between migrants and journalists . 2022-10-26 . World News TV . en-US.
  4. Web site: Fofana . Aida . 2022-12-22 . What it means to be a migrant in Birmingham in 2022 . 2023-02-02 . BirminghamLive . en.
  5. News: 2007-02-01 . Terror arrests anger community . en-GB . 2022-10-26.
  6. Web site: Police raids foil plot to kill British Muslim soldier; Adam Yosef... . 2023-02-02 . Getty Images . 22 April 2017 . en-gb.
  7. Web site: Faces behind the faith . . 18 July 2005.
  8. News: Birmingham's Muslims fear reprisals after anti-terror raids . https://web.archive.org/web/20090726154352/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/birminghams-muslims-fear-reprisals-after-antiterror-raids-434552.html . 26 July 2009 . . 1 February 2007. London. Terri. Judd.
  9. Web site: A new kind of terror comes to these shores . . 1 February 2007.
  10. Web site: The Asian Today Online - News - Birmingham rocked by terror raids. https://web.archive.org/web/20070928145510/http://www.theasiantoday.com/article.aspx?articleId=239. 2007-09-28. 2007-09-28. 2019-06-29.
  11. Web site: Anger over anti-British hate posters . . 24 May 2007.
  12. Web site: Anti-British stickers spark protests . . 24 May 2007 . 24 May 2010 . 25 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120925074131/http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/tm_headline%3Danti-british-stickers-spark-protests%26method%3Dfull%26objectid%3D19187228%26siteid%3D50002-name_page.html . dead .
  13. Web site: Muslim party in posters denial . . 25 May 2007 . 19 May 2009 . 13 March 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120313151924/http://www.birminghammail.net/news/tm_headline%3Dmuslim-party-in-posters-denial%26method%3Dfull%26objectid%3D19195934%26siteid%3D50002-name_page.html . dead .
  14. Web site: Volunteers to sleep out in Digbeth to raise plight of homeless . . 3 December 2010 . 31 December 2010 . 30 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120930132907/http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2010/12/03/volunteers-to-sleep-out-in-digbeth-to-raise-plight-of-homeless-97319-27758397/ . dead .
  15. Web site: Volunteers to sleep out in Digbeth to raise plight of homeless. Authi. Jasbir. 2010-12-03. birminghammail. 2019-06-29.
  16. Web site: Volunteers offer a helping hand to Birmingham's homeless. 2 January 2013. – Birmingham Mail.
  17. Web site: Volunteers feed Birmingham's homeless over Christmas. 9 January 2014. – The Asian Today.
  18. Web site: Food, clothes and even haircuts are dished out to Birmingham's homeless. Ali. Tanzila. 2016-01-10. birminghammail. 2019-06-29.
  19. Web site: Sleeping out for St Basil's. Napier. Sarah. 10 February 2012. The Pavement.
  20. Web site: Your Communities: News from Birmingham Children's Hospital. Live. Birmingham. 2013-08-20. birminghammail. 2019-06-29.
  21. Web site: Birmingham Zombie Walk "discontinued", Children's Hospital charity announce. Korpal. Vimal. 2018-09-24. I Am Birmingham. en-US. 2019-06-29.
  22. Web site: Taking the Mailbox Plunge - News. Today. The Asian. 2011-04-06. The Asian Today Online. en-GB. 2019-06-29.
  23. Web site: Multi-faith Santas bear gifts for Children's Hospital TV, Radio & Media Ethnic Now. https://web.archive.org/web/20080222155014/http://www.ethnicnow.com/channels/tv-radio-media/press-release/10/1716/multi-faith-santas-bear-gifts-for-childrens-hospital.html. 2008-02-22. 2008-02-22. 2019-06-29.
  24. Web site: New 'funny tinge' jokes continue to ridicule Angela Smith's racism gaffe. 2019-02-19. Metro. en-US. 2019-06-29.
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  29. Web site: Bigley tribute destroyed at mosque. 31 October 2004. – Reuters.
  30. Web site: Condolences book stolen from mosque. 14 March 2004. – Sunday Mercury.
  31. Web site: Police probe Mosque's condolence book theft. 15 March 2004. – Reuters.
  32. Web site: Из мечети Бирмингема украдена книга соболезнований Кеннету Бигли. 15 March 2004. – Lenta.Ru.
  33. Web site: Hunt is on for Bigley body. 13 October 2004. – Metro.
  34. Web site: On the radar. May 2010. – Progress Magazine. 8 March 2017. 12 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170312031138/http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2006/02/28/on-the-radar/. dead.
  35. Web site: Help Adam raise money for St Basils. 3 December 2010. – Salma Yaqoob. 31 December 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20110120203908/http://www.salmayaqoob.com/2010/12/help-adam-raise-money-for-st-basils.html. 20 January 2011.
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  38. Web site: Lord Aleem apologises for Lamborghini police road rage incident. Authi. Jasbir. 2016-06-27. birminghammail. 2019-06-29.
  39. Web site: Young millionaire tells police 'My shoes cost more than your f***ing wages'. AUTHI. JASBIR. 2016-06-27. mirror. 2019-06-29.
  40. Web site: Young millionaire brat offers apology to cops. 2016-06-29. NewsComAu. 2019-06-29.
  41. Web site: Punched in the face and attacked four times within five minutes . . 7 September 2011.
  42. Web site: Why I stand against hate, why I stand with Brummies . . July 2004.
  43. Web site: The Power of Protest . . March 2005.
  44. Web site: Painting the town white – Making Poverty History . . July 2005.
  45. Web site: March on Gleneagles – Peace amidst violence . . July 2005.
  46. Web site: Adam Yosef Archives . 2022-10-26 . The Forward . en.
  47. News: Adam Yosef . https://web.archive.org/web/20190128094528/https://ilmfeed.com/author/adam_yosef/ . 2019-01-28 . 2022-10-26 . IlmFeed.
  48. Web site: In a world of excess, Ramadan is welcomed by many who wish to evaluate and change their monotonous and unfulfilling daily routine . . September 2008 . 26 October 2010 . 30 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120930131538/http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2008/09/02/in-a-world-of-excess-ramadan-is-welcomed-by-many-who-wish-to-evaluate-and-change-their-monotonous-and-unfulfilling-daily-routine-97319-21655768/ . dead .
  49. Web site: Official Statement from Adam Yosef . . January 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060206095537/http://desixpress.co.uk/statement.aspx . 6 February 2006.
  50. Web site: Axe grinder 20.01.06 . . 20 January 2006.
  51. Web site: Outrage at lack of respect for gay campaigner. 2006-01-17. PinkNews . en-GB. 2019-06-29.
  52. Web site: Columnist issues apology to gay campaigner . . 20 January 2006.
  53. http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/01/331187.html?c=on#c139327 UK Indymedia – Peter Tatchell attacks Muslim journalist!
  54. Web site: More Islamophobic crap from Tribune . . 20 January 2006 . 28 March 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060508172824/http://www.islamophobia-watch.com/islamophobia-watch/2006/1/20/more-islamophobic-crap-from-tribune.html . 8 May 2006 . dmy-all.
  55. Web site: Vitriolic attack on gay-rights campaigner . . 24 January 2006.
  56. Web site: Pride-The Real Rainbow . . May 2005.
  57. Web site: Birmingham Pride . . 25 May 2009.
  58. Web site: Galloway activist urges: assault Tatchell . . 20 January 2006.
  59. Web site: Muslim "homophobe" backs Tatchell's bid to be MP . GScene Magazine . 23 October 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110711132438/http://www.gscene.com/national/Muslim_homophobe_backs_Tatchell_s_bid_to_be_MP.shtml . 11 July 2011 .
  60. Web site: Muslim 'Homophobe' Endorses Activist MP Candidate . . 26 October 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110929163455/http://www.dnamagazine.com.au/articles/news.asp?news_id=10594 . 29 September 2011 . dmy-all.
  61. Web site: 2013-05-27 . IN PICTURES: "Out and proud" as equal love championed at Birmingham Pride 2013 . 2023-02-03 . I Am Birmingham . en-US.
  62. 6 June 2017 . GE2017 Peter Tatchell on Queer Question Time and supporting The Green Party I Am Birmingham . IAmBirmingham . . 10 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230203125615/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVXcUFHZZkU . 3 February 2023 . live.
  63. Web site: 2020-06-09 . Adam Yosef on Twitter: "1/ This has been previously stated but when I originally wrote those words/comments around 15 years ago, they featured in several different articles and disjointed opinion segments with a combination of satire, self-deprecation, sarcasm and tabloid sensationalism.… . https://web.archive.org/web/20200609002447/https://twitter.com/AdamYosef/status/1270147436649078784 . 9 June 2020 . 2023-02-03 .
  64. Web site: 2023-02-03 . Adam Yosef on Twitter: "@QueerhanKhan @McSaima @LGBTLabourWM @RKDasgupta @neeyulll 1/ This has been previously stated but when I originally wrote those words/comments around 15 years ago, they featured in several different articles and disjointed opinion segments with a combination of satire, self-deprecation, sarcasm and tabloid sensationalism." / Twitter . 2023-02-03 . 3 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230203112814/https://twitter.com/AdamYosef/status/1270147436649078784 . bot: unknown .
  65. Web site: Thread by @AdamYosef on Thread Reader App . 2023-02-03 . threadreaderapp.com.
  66. Cope . John . john_cope . 1186038508605050881 . 20 October 2019 . Well done to @LGBTLabourWM for calling out the deeply questionable behaviour & comments of @SalmaYaqoob - a frontrunner to be their candidate for the West Midlands mayoral election This cannot be ignored https://t.co/Ikh9lNUHZm . en . 10 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230203125613/https://twitter.com/john_cope/status/1186038508605050881 . 3 February 2023 . live.
  67. LGBT+ Labour . LGBT+ Labour . LGBTLabour . 1186333837376311296 . 21 October 2019 . We are extremely concerned by Salma Yaqoob's comments on LGBT+ issues, and by her decisions to share platforms with those that espouse anti-LGBT+ hatred. We fully support both the letter sent by the LGBT+ PLP below, and the letter sent by @LGBTLabourWM to Salma Yaqoob directly. https://t.co/b09ZenfRHh . en . 10 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220205002750/https://twitter.com/LGBTLabour/status/1186333837376311296 . 5 February 2022 . live.
  68. LGBT+ Labour . LGBT+ Labour West Midlands . LGBTLabourWM . 1186254903313874944 . 21 October 2019 . Thank you @wesstreeting and all of our great LGBT+ MPs for speaking out on our behalf As @SalmaYaqoob has not yet answered any of our questions, we appreciate the support as we try and ensure that all our Metro Mayor candidates take LGBT+ voices seriously https://t.co/9AX6nwEarx . en . 10 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191021123337/https://twitter.com/LGBTLabourWM/status/1186254903313874944 . 21 October 2019 . live.
  69. Web site: Madeley . Peter . 'I stand in full solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community': Mayoral candidate hits back after homophobia claims . 2023-02-03 . www.expressandstar.com . 22 October 2019 . en.
  70. Jones . Owen . Owen Jones . OwenJones84 . 1186368416996876289 . 21 October 2019 . Zac Goldsmith's Islamophobic onslaught against Sadiq Khan was one of the ugliest election campaigns since the war. The attempt to rehash this strategy against @SalmaYaqoob - a proud ally of LGBTQ people, who rebuts all the allegations against her here - cannot be tolerated. https://t.co/h1D8VjbBRN . en . 10 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191021201018/https://twitter.com/OwenJones84/status/1186368416996876289 . 21 October 2019 . live.
  71. Jones . Owen . Owen Jones . OwenJones84 . 1186385969974595590 . 21 October 2019 . @sunny_hundal She's responded point by point to the accusations on LGBTQ issues. I backed her partly because I consider a solid LGBTQ ally. She has rebutted the accusations. Do you question that rebuttal, and how? Do we allow prominent Muslim LGBTQ allies to be driven from public life? . en . 10 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191021210415/https://twitter.com/OwenJones84/status/1186385969974595590 . 21 October 2019 . live.
  72. Razzaq . Saima . Saima Razzaq . McSaima . 1186620047474737152 . 22 October 2019 . @QueerhanKhan @SThompson_JP @LGBTLabourWM @AdamYosef Ah I see the pitchfork crew are at it again. Disgusting behaviour from @UKLabour members . en . 10 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191023010344/https://twitter.com/McSaima/status/1186620047474737152 . 23 October 2019 . live.
  73. Akhtar . Pav . pav_akhtar . 1186010003666358272 . 20 October 2019 . @SalmaYaqoob As an LGBT Muslim & campaigner (I'm ex chair of Imaan the LGBT+ Muslim org, & director of UK Black Pride), happy to confirm the active & uncompromising solidarity @salmayaqoob's given us LGBTs against bigots. Want to know her record? Ask those of us she's stood up for & we'll say . en . 10 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191021061136/https://twitter.com/pav_akhtar/status/1186010003666358272 . 21 October 2019 . live.
  74. Akhtar . Pav . pav_akhtar . 1192534680333103106 . 7 November 2019 . @jonwalker121 These @SalmaYaqoob homophobia smears need to stop! I'm LGBT Muslim, campaigned 25yrs on LGBT rights, shared platform/space with Salma opposing homophobia/hate. She's faced death threats for backing us LGBTs @BirminghamPride; she signposted LGBTs to our @ukblackpride services https://t.co/WuRmRiDCM7 . en . 10 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230203140114/https://twitter.com/pav_akhtar/status/1192534680333103106 . 3 February 2023 . live.
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  80. Web site: Muxworthy . Catherine . 2022-12-12 . Brum Against Hate calls on leaders to stand with the LGBTQ+ community . 2023-02-03 . Scene Magazine - From the heart of LGBTQ+ Life . en-US.
  81. Web site: Hollyoaks Stars photoshoot for Brit Asian Magazine . – Ethnic Now . 11 October 2007 . 28 February 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080304044952/http://www.ethnicnow.com/channels/editors-choice/press-release/1/1560/hollyoaks-stars-photoshoot-for-brit-asian-magazine.html . 4 March 2008 . dmy-all .
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  87. National Diversity Awards . National Diversity Awards . ndawards . 1115963091093794816 . 10 April 2019 . Congratulations to Adam Yosef! Nominated for the Positive Role Model Award for LGBT at the 2019 National Diversity Awards! Vote for Emovis by clicking here! - https://t.co/omKYLTbxhI #LGBT #NDA19 https://t.co/t7OvhLc4rk . en . 10 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191021212811/https://twitter.com/ndawards/status/1115963091093794816 . 21 October 2019 . live.
  88. National Diversity Awards . National Diversity Awards . ndawards . 1384099178582663168 . 19 April 2021 . Congratulations to Adam Yosef @adamyosef who has been nominated for the Positive Role Model (LGBT) Award at The National Diversity Awards 2021. To vote please visit https://t.co/1wImKK7MFx #NDA21 #Nominate #VotingNowOpen https://t.co/VkHTuYuTh3 . en . 10 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210419105940/https://twitter.com/ndawards/status/1384099178582663168 . 19 April 2021 . live.
  89. Web site: 4 September 2020 . Midlands Zone magazine . https://web.archive.org/web/20221026114531/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmidlandszone%2Fphotos%2Ft.100000724995605%2F10157306798796776%2F . 2022-10-26 . Facebook.

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