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AspireBlackSuffolkCIC

@aspireblacksuff

Black-led CIC tackling inequality via education, community development & creativity, focusing on anti-racism. Rooted in community & #PowerofStories exhibition.

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It's interesting that many employers still resist remote working as the norm. Is it a lack of trust of its people? Here's a reminder why being open to working styles is important to #diversity. artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/artic…

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šŸ–¤This Sat 22 April marks 3 decades since #StephenLawrence was murdered in a racist attack in South East London. Let's recommit to our fight against racism which is so destructive to communities, families and wider society. What will you do? šŸ–¤Pledge Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation #SLDay23

šŸ–¤This Sat 22 April marks 3 decades since #StephenLawrence was  murdered in a racist attack in South East London. 

Let's recommit to our fight against racism which is so destructive to communities, families and wider society.

What will you do?

šŸ–¤Pledge <a href="/sldayfdn/">Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation</a>

#SLDay23
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What does breaking down barriers mean to you, and how does this fit in with structural barriers for marginalised groups? Or doesn’t it? Interested in thoughts. Pic for attention šŸ“ø: somewhere on a lake in the UK

What does breaking down barriers mean to you, and how does this fit in with structural barriers for marginalised groups? Or doesn’t it? Interested in thoughts. 

Pic for attention šŸ“ø: somewhere on a lake in the UK
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On one of my first assignments for the #TheWashingtonPost I arrived at the location and was mistaken for a maid. Still, I got the story! Don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do! #trailblazerbydbg #womenwhowrite #blackjournalists #motivation

On one of my first assignments for the #TheWashingtonPost I arrived at the location and was mistaken for a maid. Still, I got the story! Don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do! 

#trailblazerbydbg #womenwhowrite #blackjournalists #motivation
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Love writing? Love theatre? Make your way to this event by HighTide Theatre in Diss, Suffolk on May 20th with award-winning Black playwright Juliet Gilkes Romero: hightide.org.uk/event/hightide…

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We're SO proud of our co-director, friend and our Queen Franstine Jones BEM, who is off to the #CoronationšŸ“· this Saturday! She's one of the few recipients of the British Empire Medallion (BEM) for voluntary work to be invited. She uses her BEM to raise awareness of her work.

We're SO proud of our co-director, friend and our Queen <a href="/Franstine_Jones/">Franstine Jones</a> BEM, who is off to the #CoronationšŸ“· this Saturday!   She's one of the few recipients of the British Empire Medallion (BEM) for voluntary work to be invited. She uses her BEM to raise awareness of her work.
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Our founder's latest article in Arts Professional focuses on how rural arts organisations can do more to engage with global majority audiences - a challenge which must be overcome to tackle rural racism and maintain footfall and sales. artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/365/f…

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Excited to be giving this talk tomorrow and doing some coaching with women. I’ve never really talked about this topic before, so- imposter syndrome- has kicked in but hopefully it will give folks a chance to reflect on current narratives and how we can change them🌊

Excited to be giving this talk tomorrow and doing some coaching with women. I’ve never really talked about this topic before, so- imposter syndrome- has kicked in but hopefully it will give folks a chance to reflect on current narratives and how we can change them🌊
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Imposter syndrome is real, even Lord Simon Woolley experiences it. And it's even harder when faced with racial bias. Here, he talks about the time he was asked to do the photocopying THREE TIMES in Parliament's library, despite being a Peer. From 8:24: youtu.be/3ZWVbI1La1w?t=…

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Get your art projected on to the Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum! Join this #Windrush75 art FREE workshop in Woodbridge this Sunday! For 11-17 years. See you there šŸ„³šŸŽØ Sign up here >>> eventbrite.co.uk/e/woodbridge-f… Head East UK BBC Suffolk East Suffolk Council