Our Welfare and Integration Officer Gaelle is in Belfast City Hall today, attending a conference exploring the mental health of those from a minority ethnic background. A brilliant event and well done to Counselling All Nations for organising it.

ONE WEEK TO GO...Submissions for our Anti-Racism Art Competition are 'drawing' to a close! We have had so many brilliant entries and thank you to everyone who has sent in their creations. If you haven't then do it soon: buff.ly/4b6aK8n #artattack #creativekids

PEACEPLUS training in St Columb’s Park House this morning as we move towards the commencement of our very exciting Intercultural Cafe project. Derry Strabane Cncl SEUPB

The NIHRF is now open for event submissions for #NIHRF 2024! Visit nihrf.com to find out more 🖱️

There are six places left for this research session taking place in St Columb's House tomorrow, 1pm – 3pm. The BIG PLUS is that lunch is being provided and everyone who signs up gets a free Amazon voucher. Email: [email protected] to register. nwmf.org.uk/participants-s…

LIMITED SPACES LEFT...We still have a handful of places left for our Black History Summit on October 26 but we do stress that seats are now genuinely down to the last few. Register your attendance here: buff.ly/3TEf3RA

SEPTEMBER SUNSHINE...Our social space this morning, sunshine streaming in as autumn looms large. Coffee anyone?

WELL DESERVED...It is fantastic to see United Against Racism members getting official recognition from our CEO and Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr. United Against Racism do fantastic work, the majority of it unseen and unheralded, in keeping our city racist and fascist free.

On Monday, 7th October, we will gather to stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza, marking 365 days of genocide and resistance. Together, we will honour the innocent lives lost, amplify their voices, and call for justice. 📷 Date: Monday, 7th October 📷 Time: 6:30 PM 📷

Learning English is the key to the world for our members and we are in constant admiration of their desire to master what is a tricky language. Yesterday's evening was fun - She sells sea shells by the sea shore!

How has your week been? Ours has been a bit bananas as usual. Like this actually...

FOUR WEEKS...This day four weeks we will be in Belfast for our Black History Summit. We are down to our final 50 tickets and if you haven't booked your place yet, do it now. You won't want to miss this one. Register via this link: buff.ly/3ABjDcL

LIGHT UP, LIGHT UP...October is Black History Month and once we again we have asked local authorities across NI to light up their buildings mark the occasion. Keep an eye out and if you see a premises bathed in red, please do send us a photo.

How was your Monday morning? Ours was taaaaaaaaasty! Thanks to Rula, Sahar and Masumah for teaching us how to cook on a budget. And thank you to Bank of Ireland UK for funding what was a brilliant workshop.

Comment: What life is like for asylum seekers in the UK and Ireland – ‘between the fire of survival and the hell of return’ - viewdigital.org/comment-what-l… – Nandi Jola - Poet/Playwright/Facilitator Mandy McAuley Mary O'Hara William Crawley barry mccaffrey #achtanois #AnDreamDearg Allison Morris

MONDAY MUNCHIES...In case you missed it earlier, we had Rula, Sahar and Masumah with us this morning, showing us how to cook on a budget. We have three words: Yum yum yum! Here are some more photos from our favourite Monday this year...

SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW YOUR HISTORY... Throughout this, #blackhistorymonth2024 we will be highlighting some of the key figures who have made their mark on Irish society. People like former slave Tony Small. nwmf.org.uk/tony-small-the…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALA...It is our dear friend and volunteer Ala Alsygaly's birthday today. One cake wasn't enough so we went with two instead. Thank you for all that you do for us sir.

A vigil will take place in Derry tomorrow evening calling on Israel to step back from its operations in Lebanon. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Join us tomorrow to demand an end to US and Israeli attacks on #Lebanon Over 1000 people killed in less than 2 weeks. Stop #Israel expanding its genocide in #Gaza 📍Wednesday 2nd October 6pm 📍War Memorial, The Diamond, #Derry