'Poetry isn’t sociology, and because it isn’t sociology it can do things that sociological writing couldn’t dream of doing.' Obsessed with sophie marie niang☀️'s new piece in Feminist Review on 'scavenging' in research. Read: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11….

Black actors condemn racial abuse of Romeo & Juliet star theguardian.com/society/2024/a…

People need to create.

We are so excited to announce Create Week, our online event that celebrates creativity and its importance for the wellbeing of individuals, organisations and society as a whole.

For more details visit: i.mtr.cool/barcyqmzgq

#CreateWeek

✅Sign up to our newsletter - createarts.org.uk/support-us/new…

✅Set up a fundraiser - createarts.org.uk/support-us/new…

✅Donate today - createarts.org.uk/donate/

Turning trash into smash hits!

This video showcases footage from our Nurturing Talent training day where two up-and-coming artists leading a musical workshop.

What a great animation curated by a young carer in Sefton during our change:matters project.

This programme empowers and educates young carers nationwide about money management and family finances.

change:matters is funded by The Chartered Accountants’ Livery Charity

art:links project in Tower Hamlets brought joyful clay creations! art:links is our dedicated programme aimed at connecting, empowering, inspiring, upskilling, and enhancing the wellbeing of older adults.

This project was supported by East End Community Foundation Tower Hamlets.

⭐️Black people who spot cancer symptoms are taking twice as long to be diagnosed independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

Yes sadly racial inequalities exist in the #nhs too. I will be doing more campaigning around #ProstateCancer to try & improve this, as the risk DOUBLES if you’re black.

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Mental health support initiatives are a lifeline for young people.

Today’s announcement by Sadiq Khan will provide a much-needed £800,000 funding boost to tackle the growing children’s mental health crisis in schools.

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From our public services & political culture to food, fashion & finances - EU citizens are a core part of London’s history, identity & future.

If re-elected as Mayor, I'll continue to champion our shared European values of openness & internationalism. standard.co.uk/comment/sadiq-…

📚 Beyond Literature Borders - final call! 📚

Diverse-led UK literature organisations, or those working with diverse voices, apply by 12 April for £7k grants to kick-start international projects. 🌍

Learn more and apply now:
speaking-volumes.org.uk/beyond-literat…

#BeyondLiteratureBorders

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), suicide rates in the UK last year were the highest they have been since 1999, and a significant increase on 2022. If you are having suicidal thoughts and would like to speak to someone, please get in touch. wellbeinginthearts.org.uk/how-we-help-in…

Some inspiring online events coming up this April w/ Migrants in Culture

1. Organising in a climate-changing & securitised world - 18th

2. Shaping systems as if peoples, lands & natures were sacred - 23rd

3. Mapping practices & possibilities of border abolition in UK - 25th

Paul Stephenson – The Civil rights pioneer led a victorious boycott against a racist bus company, paving the way for Britain’s first race laws. In November 2017, Stephenson received a Pride of Britain Award for Lifetime Achievement, presented to him by Lenny Henry #BeyondOctober

🎉 New opportunity!

Calling visual arts curators in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka – here's your chance to receive mentoring support and professional development opportunities.

Find out more: artexchangemovingimage.uk/call-for-appli… #Opportunity

EU Londoners! Don't forget you can vote in the London Mayoral election on Thursday 2 May.

Have your say on the future of our city and register now.

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