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Celebrating Global Majority creatives at UWE Bristol’s ‘Crossing Generations’ event
The creative brilliance of some of Bristol’s most inspiring Global Majority filmmakers, musicians, artists, and writers will be celebrated at a free event hosted by UWE Bristol.
‘Crossing Generations’, scheduled for Wednesday, October 23 from 18:00 to 21:30 at the Watershed and online, is part of the Bristol Distinguished Address Series (BDAS) and one of several UWE Bristol events to celebrate Black History Month.
This event will honour individuals who have significantly contributed to Bristol’s Global Majority cultural scene.
Attendees can look forward to talks, performances, and readings from notable figures such as Dr Edson Burton, a poet, drama writer, curator, historian, and UWE Bristol alumnus.
Joining Dr Burton will be Americana folk singer Lady Nade – photo: Alec Bowman
Burton’s creative works include the poetry collection Seasoned, which explores the historical and contemporary African diaspora experience, and Deacon , a three-part supernatural radio series inspired by West African mythology and spirituality.
Joining Dr Burton will be Americana folk singer Lady Nade, writer and cultural historian Dr Zakiya McKenzie, who will share her poetry, and spoken-word artist Shakara.
The event will also feature filmmakers Rob Mitchell and UWE Bristol’s professor Shawn Sobers, co-founders of the production company Firstborn Creatives.
Creatives taking part in the event – Top row: Dr Zakiya McKenzie, Rob Mitchell, Lady Nade, Elias Williams, Dr Edson Burton
Bottom row: DJ Anton Invicta, Jasmine Thompson, Olumide Osinoiki, Shakara, Dr Shawn-Naphtali Sobersphoto: UWE Bristol
Additionally, a film by UWE alum Elias Williams from MANDEM, an independent media platform challenging mainstream media narratives around young men of colour, will be showcased.
‘Crossing Generations’ is organized in collaboration with UWE Bristol’s award-winning Equity programme, which offers personal and professional development opportunities for Global Majority students.
The Equity programme aims to provide a safe space for engaging in conversations around race, racism, discrimination, and intersectionality, and helps students develop key skills for self advocacy through coaching, skills workshops, and mentoring.
‘Crossing Generations’ at the Watershed and online, is part of the Bristol Distinguished Address Series (BDAS) – photo: Martin Booth
This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity and cultural heritage, highlighting the diverse talents that enrich Bristol’s cultural landscape.
For more information and to register for the event, visit www.uwe.ac.uk
Main photo: Edson Burton
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