The Maternity Disparities Taskforce has failed to meet since July Black women are still 4x more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth, and 40% more likely to miscarry than white women Delays in tackling inequalities in maternity care are unacceptable mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

Very proud of my husband Gino Ricardo Green, video designing his first broadway musical 🇺🇸 💃🏾 "Ali the Musical"...and what an exciting one! #NYC #Broadway #Kentucky deadline.com/2023/04/muhamm…

Apply now for Curtis Brown Creative's Breakthrough x Black Ballad mentoring programme and receive one-to-one guidance from established author-mentors and a tutorial with a literary agent. Don't miss this unique opportunity! 🤩 Closes 23/04 ow.ly/qBjY50NASf6

We are delighted to announce the world première of a new play by Sasha Hails, POSSESSION. Presented by Arcola Theatre and Oscar Pearce Dir. by Oscar Pearce (Great Apes, Keith?) 🎟️ arcolatheatre.com/whats-on/posse… 📆 Playing 15 June - 15 July

We have suddenly got a week available at the beginning of May (2nd-6th). Does anyone have anything they’d like to put on? A WIP? A screening? A read through? Contact us at [email protected]

A new musical version of Roald Dahl’s The Witches will be staged at the National Theatre in a co-production with the Roald Dahl Story Company later this year. bit.ly/3mEOAGx

This piece was created in partnership with Black Ballad, and is the latest piece in our series about healthcare for Black British women. Check back in later this week for more articles. wellcome.info/black-british-… 6/6

This year's Greenwich + Docklands International Festival sees the world premiere of The Architect. Marking 30 years since the murder of Stephen Lawrence, it will take audiences on an intriguing immersive journey on an iconic London bus, exploring the experiences of Black Londoners. Conceived by INACTIVE ACCOUNT M. Xia @excalibah.bsky.social,

The U.K. needs a house building renaissance. Social Housing…. HAS to be a priority at the next general election. For decades, consecutive Governments have failed to do just that. Will any of them take it on at the next General Election?

theatre in summertime >>>>

Kelechi @lorrainemking Good Morning, the BBC is opening a helpline for people who knew about, especially those affected by #TimWestwood’s exploitative abuse. Here are the details: apple.news/AP1QVzo5ARRS0R… please retweet

Every 15th Doctor look we’ve seen so far ❤️❤️➕🟦 This is officially going to be the most diverse wardrobe a Doctor’s ever had!

Chart-topping singer & West End actor Alexandra Burke stars in her first film role along with a breakthrough performance from Natey Jones, in the debut feature from Dionne Edwards. Pretty Red Dress arrives in cinemas UK wide 16 June. On BFI Player 7 August. #BFIBacked

UK PEOPLE! If you are using a mobile phone and are living with domestic violence/harm, please switch it off in the evening of Saturday 22nd April until Monday 24 April. Please RT.

A hugely ambitious and important achievement here from @DapsDraws Two Hoots 'I wanted to create something that I wish has been available to me as a young reader when I was growing up' What a collection of voices and visions. I shall be reading and sharing here often

#ForBlackBoys is now SOLD OUT. Here is what you can do to try and get a ticket: TodayTix UK will release a number of tickets from 10am on the day. Keep an eye on Nimax Theatres website from 10am everyday. Check in-person at the Apollo Theatre as Box Office may have returns.

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If I had a nickel every time Aylesbury estate was mentioned in a theatre show, I’d have two which isn’t a lot but I love that it’s happened twice.