In 2004, in the SuperBowl halftime show finale, 23 year old Justin Timberlake ripped off 37 year old Janet Jackson’s top. Her breast was exposed on screen for nine sixteenths of a second. A pop icon and role model for many black women, and an outspoken ally for the LGBTQ community, the moment derailed Jackson’s… Continue Reading Nine Sixteenths @ Exeter Phoenix
Monthly live Roots Reggae and Dub session at The Canteen, hosted by legendary drummer Alex Dawson (Hotsteppas/Run Come Down). Special guests will be invited to jam with the house band opening up the stage for Singers, Mcs and musicians to show off their skills in true Bristol fashion. No need to book, just turn up.… Continue Reading Riddim – Reggae/Dub jam
Join the DIASPORA! special of this regular, friendly creative drop-in space. You will get the chance to imagine, design and learn and how to make welcoming signage for community spaces. No art or making experience needed. Free light lunch from 11:30 (usually sandwiches with vegetarian and dairy-free options). No booking required. For all ages.
The Fight Well Project is a theatre show and engagement project exploring the validation and respect of Black women’s bodies within the healthcare system. As part of this work, Corinne Walker leads a creative workshop specifically for Global Majority women who have experienced negative healthcare outcomes. The session combines writing exercises, music and discussion to… Continue Reading DIASPORA! Online: The Fight Well Project: Finding Hope & Validation Within Black Women’s Health
A gentle creative writing and journalling workshop exploring identity, memory, culture and liberation. Through accessible prompts and grounding wellbeing practices, participants are invited to process, imagine and express themselves in a reflective, culturally aware space. Open to all levels, it supports people in reconnecting with their stories of resistance and leaving with greater clarity and… Continue Reading Writing to Resist
This participatory workshop led by facilitator, Katie Despres, uses Systemic Constellations to explore how family, culture and histories of migration shape our lives. Moving beyond talk therapy, the session uses guided exercises to reveal unseen generational patterns and provide fresh perspectives on how we belong in the world. Participants will engage directly with these dynamics… Continue Reading DIASPORA! Online: What We Inherit, What We Carry: An Introduction to Systemic Constellations
Hosted by film blogger and critic Oreoluwa Ige (Binge God), this session features a selection of films from Inaz Hussain (Belong), Louise Ndibwirende (Rice at Home) and Jessica Olivia Neill (Green Hills). Each work explores themes of identity, home and belonging, and what that means to people with a history of migration. After the screenings,… Continue Reading DIASPORA! on Screen
Colonial history has wiped many stories off the map. In this one-woman show, Inez Aponte follows a fragile thread back in time to meet the mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers that carried her family to safety and freedom. Mixing tales from Surinam’s oral tradition with family history, she explores themes of home, rootedness and belonging.… Continue Reading Un|Earthed – Of Mothers, Grandmothers & Freedom
An exciting new dance-theatre-spoken word collaboration from Divija Melally and Saili Katebe. One Foot In The Dark is an exploration of our known and unknown experiences of identity, culture and change through text and movement. It comprises a double bill of a solo The Skeleton Is White and duet Six Degrees From Home, both honest… Continue Reading One Foot in the Dark
This creative writing session uses mindfulness techniques to celebrate your unique self. Held in a supportive and playful atmosphere, the workshop focuses on personal expression and wellbeing. Participants are encouraged to explore their creativity at their own pace. All are welcome, regardless of previous experience. Please arrive at 9.45am for a 10am start. ABOUT AGATA… Continue Reading Writing for Wellbeing with Agata Palmer
A contemplative and guided tea experience that will nourish the body, soothe the mind and excite the spirit. Tea has long held a sacred place in the heart of Eastern culture. Our Breathe and Brew session will begin with mindfully drinking tea and using grounding breath to connect to the healing effects of the tea’s… Continue Reading ATTIC Teas: Breathe & Brew
The Great Oak Tree Hub invites you to a fun and friendly sewing craft day. Come along and learn how to make your own small tote bag to take home. This session is perfect for beginners, experienced sewers, or anyone interested in learning a new skill. Email thegreatoaktreehub25@gmail.com to book your place. The Great Oak… Continue Reading Sewing Craft Day: Make Your Own Tote Bag
