REFRAMING THE MARGINS: MENTORING PROGRAMME

THIS IS WHO WE ARE (TIWWA) is a UK-Australian movement of global majority intergenerational & intersectional women artists, producers and creatives who are transforming sectors, thinking and spaces. With heritages including African and Caribbean, First Nations, West, South and South East Asian origins, we are amplifying our collective power through arts and cultural events, socials,

Posted on 09/12/2021

Learning through Experience

Learning through Experience: A Collaborative Event for North East Creative and Cultural Professionals Tuesday 30th November, 5pm-7pmOnline via Zoom For our next Town Hall we have listened to your queries, thoughts and suggestions to bring a different kind of event. There will be no hosts, no one single authority telling you what to do and

Posted on 25/11/2021

African Lives in Northern England – Stockton

This booklet, authored by the African Lives in Northern England project and edited by Beverley Prevatt Goldstein, celebrates the history of Black lives in northern England and dispels the myth that the North East is exclusively white and monocultural. From Septimus Severus, the Roman Emperor, to 19th century Cumbrian John Kent who was believed to

Posted on 16/11/2021

North Tyneside Council Black History Month

Black History Month 2021: Dig Deeper, Look Closer, Think Bigger

North Tyneside Council is proud to support and celebrate the Black History Month again in 2021. Literature  A selection of books will be available to borrow from North Tyneside libraries. ‘Great Reads for discovering Diverse Voices’ is a collection that focuses heavily on the work of Ugandan novelist, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi. The multi-award winning writer, who

Posted on 17/10/2021

African Lives in Northern England

African Lives in Northern England Book Front Cover

This booklet, authored by the African Lives in Northern England project and edited by Beverley Prevatt Goldstein, celebrates the history of Black lives in northern England and dispels the myth that the North East is exclusively white and monocultural. From Septimus Severus, the Roman Emperor, to 19th century Cumbrian John Kent who was believed to

Posted on 12/10/2021

Taste of Africa Showcase 2021

Black History Month 2021: Dig Deeper, Look Closer, Think Bigger

In its 17th year Taste of Africa events have been celebrating Black History Month in Tees Valley recognising, rewarding and promoting the contributions of individuals and organisations to community cohesion, economic and social well being. Event Details Saturday 16th October 20216pm – 9pmLive on Zoom & Facebook Flyer

Posted on 12/10/2021

Black History Youth Virtual Awards 2021

Black History Month 2021: Dig Deeper, Look Closer, Think Bigger

Theme: Resilience The year 2020-2021 has been a difficult year for all so this year’s Black History Youths awards aim to recognise young people who have been able to withstand adversity and bounce back and grow despite the challenges of the time (despite challenges of Covid and the Lockdown). Event Details Friday 22nd October 20216pm

Posted on 12/10/2021

Stand Up to Racism Film Screening

Celebrating Black History Month 2021

We are very pleased to announce that Stand Up to Racism – North East will celebrate Black History Month by hosting a double-bill of documentary film screenings on Saturday 23 October at Culture Lab in Newcastle University. The events starts at 5pm. Programme We will be screening the award-winning short film ‘The Felling of Colston‘

Posted on 12/10/2021

Teakisi Woman Talk Conference 2021

Teakisi Woman Talk

The third annual Teakisi Woman Talk conference will take place in October, which is also Black History Month. The annual Teakisi Woman Talk allows black women, plus the general public to have a conversation on topics that really matter to us – however uncomfortable they may be. Theme: Community and Connectivity: Bridging The Digital Divide The

Posted on 11/10/2021