On Wednesday 7th December, we held the fourth and final event in our UnMuseum Culture & Heritage Programme autumn events. I Am Witness: The Role of Testimony in the Reparatory Justice Process. A highly reflexive, conscious dialogue between panellists and the audience, the role of testimony and truth in cultural reparations was elucidated.
Body Politics – Brianna Ghey & the Miseducation of Britain’s Public
Rethinking Rhythm: The Power of Dance against Systemic, Racial Inequality
This Isn't the Way to Live: Racial Inequality, Costs of Living and the Living Dead
Informing & Educating Racial Equality Within the Education System
Data shows that racial inequality in the education system is still a prevalent issue, as Black and Minoritised children are greatly overrepresented in exclusions and academic underachievement. This has been a recurring trend for many years and quite clearly demonstrates the iniquity in schools and colleges across the country.
International Day of Education
Today, Tuesday 24th January 2023, marks the fifth UNESCO International Day of Education, a day that serves as both a celebration and an acknowledgment of the privileges and disadvantages of children worldwide. Access to free education should be a fundamental right; provided for any child, anywhere in the world. But this vision strays far from reality.
Digital Innovation Surgeries & Research Event
On Thursday the 19th of January, we joined forces with Allianz Personal to host an exciting series of workshops designed to help business owners unlock the full potential of technology. Guests indulged in delicious cuisine from Jikoni East Africa while listening to engaging presentations from Debra Kaye of LV= and Liam Holmes, Data & AI Innovations Lead at Allianz Personal.
60 Years of Martin Luther King Jr’s Dream & the Bristol Bus Boycotts
2023 marks the 60th year anniversary of when the words “I have a dream…” were first uttered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. In our own fight for racial justice, we must remember the trails blazed by our elders and remember that their legacy was neither deemed palatable nor easily digestible, but was won through grit and resilience for a society where all are treated equally.
Meet the Funder: National Lottery Community Fund
On Wednesday the 23rd of November we hosted a 'Meet the Funder' event at the Coach House where we heard from Lorna Henry, Funding Officer for The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF). We were delighted to be hosting a fully in-person meeting with our colleagues from the community sector to facilitate networking and exchange of ideas and advice.
Telling Stories
This event ‘Telling Stories,’ included a very rich conversation between audience members and panelists about how the UnMuseum space will look and how its content will be presented. This deep discussion also covered how stories in an UnMuseum space should cover represent histories that are not taught in the mainstream – hidden stories – unexpressed stories.
Ethnicity and the Autumn Budget
This is a summary of the impact of the government’s autumn budget on Black and Minoritised people. It covers changes to taxes, public spending, health and social care, wages, pensions, and benefits. Throughout the fiscal year of 2021-22, indicators of economic growth have been moving towards constriction. With the announcement of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Budget (2022), the UK has officially entered into a period of recession.
Professor Hakim Adi: African & Caribbean People in Britain
Professor Hakim Adi is the first historian of African heritage to become a professor of history in Britain. He took us on an explorative and educational journey of his research and Black British history through a brilliant presentation. It was a pleasure to listen to Professor Hakim Adi launch his new book, ‘African and Caribbean People in Britain.’
Joint Statement of UK Civil Society Organisations
Following on from our Submission to Just Fair month we are one of 82 organisations calling on the UK Government to respect human rights in the UK after many UN member states highlighted failures across the board. On Thursday the 10th of November member states of the UN Human Rights Council called on the UK Government to take action to better realise rights in the UK.
Digitisation & Disruption
This event ‘Digitisation & Disruption,’ focussed on exploring the opportunities and limitations digitisation in the cultural heritage space with an overarching question: Does digitisation allow us to disrupt the traditional (physical)museum space while navigating issues around copyright and ownership?
BSWN’S Response to the Arrest of Rob Lewis
“Being a Black Woman Doing Punk Music is Political"
Growing up, I had always loved rock music. From my first introduction to Elton John by my Stepdad, to my Dad teaching me Green Day songs in my adolescent years, rock music was always a genre that I felt deep in my soul even though it was clear to see that I did not fit the mould required for this space.
Social Housing (Regulation) Bill
The Grenfell Tower tragedy of 2017 lifted the veil over the abundant problems in the Social Housing sector; where a resident warning about serious fire risk within the building was labelled a “troublemaker” by the housing management, and a year later, found himself having to escape with his life in a fire that caused 72 bereavements.
Submission to Just Fair
Ethnic minorities account for around 14 percent of the UK population (ONS, 2011) and while all British ethnic minority groups have made progress in employment, occupational mix, labour force participation and education relative to the white majority, ethnic minorities still do less well than most white people in most socioeconomic areas.
World Afro Day: Our Stories
World Afro Day promotes education and appreciation for the unique position of afro hair, throughout the world and is a global day of change, education, and celebration of Afro hair, culture, and identity. In honour of this, our Creative Comms team has delved into their own hair stories, celebrating and sharing the good, the bad, and the relaxed!
