Catch up with Black Girl Convention this week, until 8th Nov. A virtual series creative workshops, talks, panels and artist experiences for all womxn of African and Caribbean heritage. 👇

“My name is Temi and I am 20 years old. I am finally at peace with myself.” Created as part of Black Girl Convention Virtual2020 3 artists explore the theme Black Girl Joy within their creative practice. IG Tito.olawole Watch all films bit.ly/BGCFilmJoy Arts Council England, South West

“In the detanglement of matted lies, I and the sistrens tend to the endings with a fine tooth comb, journeying to reset the roots to its natural majesty.” IG rizzle_prints Created as part of BGC Virtual2020 watch in full bit.ly/BGCFilmJoy #blackgirlcon Arts Council England, South West

“Black girls are always on the move, eyes heavy from late nights and early mornings. Sometimes we never stop.” IG Aishamarie Part of Black Girl Convention Virtual2020 - 3 artists explore 'Black Girl Joy' watch in full bit.ly/BGCFilmJoy Arts Council England, South West Sadler's Wells

Our wkend events on BGC IG Live open to All allies: 10-11am Sat 7th Nov, afro dance class with aggie.nonsizi All abilities welcome! How To Be A Great Ally: 6-7.30pm Sun 8th Nov @the_amarion Amara, the Lesbian live from Nigeria: queer activism, end sars & power of Storytelling

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We’re still blown away by all the #BlackGirlJoy within BGCV2020! Honoured to create these virtual experiences & purposeful spaces for our community. THANK YOU to all the incredible Queens who participated. Lastly, thanks to Arts Council England for supporting a full season of activity🖤

From BGC founder @menafombo and the team - Thanks to Arts Council England for supporting Ojiji Purple Projects Black Girl Convention 2020 - #ThanksToYou #NationalLottery #letscreate

Some opportunities to look forward to in 2021 - this ones for the queer writers out there! free sessions starts January with Dezziiee

Looking for a new challenge? KIN are doing some amazing work and they are looking for some new co-directors! You can be located anywhere in the UK!

Looking for another 💎 to join the team! #RT

BGC Founder SOMINA will be hosting this panel with Netflix UK & Ireland and BFI NETWORK South West 🎬 tonight 6pm! The world needs more black Womxn funded in film! Time to tell you story and get up to £40k funding to do it! No experience required just brilliant ideas! Register now!

"In my early years, there were a number of experiences that made me decide I could not afford the luxury of just being an actress. There were a number of issues I wanted to address. And I wanted to use my career as a platform." Rest in power Cicely Tyson Just As I Am Fan Page Thanku sharing with us

Breaking News: Black Girl Convention film wins RTS Award! Just popping back up here to congratulate animator IG: Tito.Olawole who won the Royal Television Society award for Outstanding Work in Graphics and Animation on her commission for BGCVirtual2020. Link to watch film in bio!

So excited to be back! Announcements all day- first up we have been awarded a grant by Dove to help us fund our 2021/22 season as part of the CROWN UK Fund. More info - linktree! Thanks to every1 in the BGC family for all your support, 5years in, we continue to grow and expand!

Last chance to sign up for this! Our founder SOMINA will be joining the panel! 18+ all welcome!

Applications to annual retreat closing midday today! All places fully funded, you deserve this, do something for yourself! Links in linktr.ee