MAMA, Weds 26 Apr
Botis seva & Far From The Norm’s brilliant new work - intense hiphop theatre exploring race & culture: warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/MdN-f…

Tickets: Adults £18 | Under-26s £14 | Students £7.50
Discounts available for groups
#dance #theatre #whatson #whatson coventry #hiphop

Did you know that a black enslaved man was responsible for introducing innoculation (vaccination) to America?

Onesimus, introduced the idea of vaccination based upon the African practice of inoculation in Libya,to help mitigate spread of smallpox thus saving lives

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#WCFF2023 are deeply saddened to hear that the iconic Caribbean-American singer, activist, and actor has died. The son of Jamaican-born parents, Belafonte was best known for his recordings of 'The Banana Boat Song', with its signature 'Day-O' lyric, 'Jump in the Line', and…

Very sad news! There are not enough words to say how GREAT this man is and the giant contribution he has made during his life in music, film, human rights, Black rights. Jamaica mourns!
theguardian.com/music/2023/apr…

Raheem Sterling will pay for 14 black students to go to university to help tackle inequality.
This is simply amazing.
Raheem Sterling is from Brent and went to the same school as me (of course many years apart) and has never forgotten his humble roots 🙌🏾
mirror.co.uk/sport/football…

Black, Queer & Done premieres tonight 🖤 and so a few thank yous before the celebration 💚
#black #black film #black filmmaker #black art #black artist #black lgbt #LGBT Q #LGBT #LGBT Q IA #belgradetheatre #coventrypride #artscouncilengland #film #coventrymoves #black queerdone

Black women in the private sector are shaping products, ideas, and/or opportunities that contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive food system.

Nominate a Black women as a Corporate Champion for the Black Women in Food Awards. blackwomeninfood.org/awards #blackwomeninfood

I've been working on curating a list of grants and funding opportunities for Black creatives and entrepreneurs for months and it's finally here!

Here's 10 funding opportunities for Black creators, founders, and entrepreneurs ranging from $300 to $40,000

grantsforcreators.com/p/grants-for-b…

Passing writing opportunities to other Black women when I have too much on my plate >>

The largest collection of books by Black authors in the U.K., right here in Brighton. This is such an incredible, welcoming space which also holds author events, book clubs and opportunities to empower our children and young people Afrori Books | Bookseller of the Year

.Wells Fargo is supporting HBCU grads from the campus to the green. Tap in to learn how the bank is partnering with the youth development org to create opportunities for Black graduates. Read more: bit.ly/3A40Vra

Introducing #Merky FC. A project from adidas Football & myself. #Merky FC aims to help level the playing field by giving off-pitch opportunities to young Black people in the beautiful game of football.

Join us at merkyfc.com to watch our launch.

#merkyfc

Niyo Group is proud to announce its recruitment partnership with Northrop Grumman UK. 🚀

This is a partnership that will provide further job opportunities for black women on our tech bootcamps. - Oyin Adebayo, Founder & CEO, Niyo Group. 🙌🏿

#BlackTechTwitter

Presenting my first ever feature film 🎥 Feeling very happy right now 🖤

Full trailer & tickets available here: belgrade.co.uk/events/black-q…

#whatson coventry #thingstodo #thingstodo incoventry #coventrymoves #whatson #black artists #bqdfilm #black history #black #BlackTwitter #LGBTQ

Arts Council England have announced that we have retained our status as a National Portfolio Organisation, and have been awarded an increase in our core funding to £1,229,552 annually for the period 2023 – 26, under ACE’s new strategy ‘Let’s Create’.

BGAC has successfully secured £921,000 in funding & status as Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, part of the national Investment Programme 23-26. Read our full statement incl. quote from Rt Hon. David Lammy, MP for Tottenham: berniegrantcentre.co.uk/about/bgac-rec… #letscreate #BGAC

📣Spread the word, we're hiring 📣

We're looking for a New Work Literary Associate to join our team in January 2023.

Apply by 25th November.

More info on the role and how to apply here:
talawa.com/articles/vacan…

My first feature film has a premiere! 🔥🔥🔥 Black, Queer & Done, commissioned Coventry Pride 🏳‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ & funded Arts Council England will screen Belgrade Theatre on 11.11.22. Full trailer & £5 tickets below (& join us for DJs/dancing after! 🖤) belgrade.co.uk/events/black-q…
#bhm #bhm 365 #LGBTQ #whatson

🚨 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

This autumn, we're opening up B2 for a season of talent development opportunities for Coventry and Midlands-based theatre artists.

Applications are open now! 🤩

Find out more: bit.ly/39MQUVc

Absolutely stunning performance tonight from actorvist Belgrade Theatre #MayQueen Congrats Frankie Meredith & Balisha Karra 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼