“[Black people’s] loyalty to the Labour Party has never been unconditional. And if the disrespectful , callous, bullying treatment of the country’s most senior, veteran black MP is not rectified and reversed, that relationship may be ruined beyond repair.” theguardian.com/politics/artic…

Come and join me at my first public gig as DJ Hybrid J at the Artist Takeover Museum of the Home featuring some amazing artists 👇🏽👇🏽 @wordsofcolour

Join Words of Colour for an evening of original, inspiring and thought-provoking poetry-in-progress by Jeremy Pak Nelson (Jeremy Pak Nelson), Princess Arinola Adegbite (BITEZ🫀) and Ilisha Thiru Purcell (@ilishadoespoetry) - three exciting and emerging artists from the Poets of Colour

SAVE THE DATE: Immerse yourself at a one-off Scratch Special featuring exciting #poetry in progress from #PoetsofcolourIncubator's Jeremy Pak Nelson, BITEZ🫀 + #IlishaThiruPurcell on Saturday 22nd June Contact. Hosted by Ms Joy Francis. bit.ly/PoCIScratch

Congratulations Abena Oppong-Asare MP. Good luck!

Join us on Saturday 22 June Contact for Scratch performances of new work by Jeremy Pak Nelson BITEZ🫀 and #Ilishathirupurcell #poetsofcolourincubator hosted by Ms Joy Francis in partnership with Manchester Poetry Library Manchester Metropolitan Uni

Finally, we have #IlishaThiruPurcell, a #poet, #performer and facilitator from #Newcastle upon Tyne. She won a commission to perform at the 2023 Newcastle Poetry Festival and was shortlisted for Nine Arches Press Primers Volume 7. bit.ly/PoCIScratch

Hey everyone. Check this out. I've contributed an essay about my former life as a journalist. Media Diversity Institute

Our #PoetsofColourIncubator artists BITEZ🫀, Jeremy Pak Nelson and #IlishaThiruPurcell after a great Scratch Night Contact with Manchester Poetry Library. Proud and excited for their scaled up Showcase on 12th Sept 2024 with special guests. Save the Date.

📣 Conversations with Baldwin is back! In commemoration of 100 years of the visionary that was James Baldwin, we are kicking off with two days in July exploring and celebrating his works. Check out what’s on the agenda below.

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Funded by Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and supported by @msjoyfrancis @wordsofcolour, #KhadijahIbrahiim Leeds Young Authors, Manchester Poetry Library, New Writing North + Heritage Corner, the #poet will have space and material to produce a new piece of work. bit.ly/RWFpoetinresid…

Please share among your #Leeds networks. The deadline for applications is Monday 12th August by 5pm. Visit the poet-in-residence web page to find out how to apply. bit.ly/RWFpoetinresid…

Thanks @asiancul

So proud of you Shaniqua Benjamin. From our first connection in 2017 to now, your growth as a #poet, social advocate and a gift to your muse, #Croydon, has been a joy to watch. Wishing you the best on the next phase of your creative journey. Ms Joy Francis 💖

Co-produced by Synergi-Leeds, Words of Colour, #KhadijahIbrahiim and Heritage Corner, the residency is supported by Manchester Poetry Library and New Writing North, and is funded by Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Omari will produce an original piece of work informed by #RWF2024.