Afro_creative minds & hearts
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In October join our four-session series celebrating Black History Month featuring Black artists from various creative fields.
Be inspired by the rich diversity of Black creativity and artistic expression. Part of www.newhamblackhistory.org |
Dates: Friday 4th, 11th (tbc), 18th, 25th (tbc) October 2024
Time: 6.00pm - 7.45pm Location: Stratford library Limited free places; sign up at [email protected] |
Friday 4th October Guest Artists: Evolve Expressions Evolve Expressions are Charlynne and Yvonne. We are poets, artists, and inspirational powerhouse. We write poetry to uplift and inspire others to remember that they are Enough Just as they are. It is our joy to share our gifts with the world and to remind everyone that they are a part of something bigger than themselves... always. |
Friday 11th October Guest Artists: Urie Jo Shaven Raven Designs is the moniker of graphic designer, illustrator and Newham native Urie Jo. The UAL alum and pattern enthusiast owns a gift wrap and greeting card brand inspired by life as a 'third culture kid', combining British slang and Ankara designs. |
Friday 18th October Guest Artist: Michael Butscher is a widely travelled, accomplished journalist, broadcaster, and author. Originally from Freetown, Sierra Leone, he spent many years in Liberia as a consultant media trainer and English lecturer. Michael worked as a freelance correspondent for West Africa magazine, BBC, African Review, and other British media outlets. He co-authored Den Ol Krio Bode Ose, a publication action by the British Council in 2003. He edited Distant Voices, an international anthology of short stories in 2005. Michael is also an advocate for a total ban on female Genital Mutilation in Sierra Leone and Liberia . |
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