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From the Windrush Generation to Now: How Black Communities Are Shaping Britain Today
The arrival of the Empire Windrush in 1948 marked a turning point in British history, bringing with it individuals who would profoundly...
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Jan 202 min read
Beyond the Bassline Plans and Prospects
At Aspire Black Suffolk, we’re delighted to share insights into our recent sprint day and the exciting plans for our upcoming project,...
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Dec 3, 20241 min read
Celebrating Black Excellence: A Night to Inspire Change
Wow, what an evening! As part of our commitment to celebrating Black excellence, we traded our usual Christmas gathering for something...
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Oct 24, 20242 min read
How to Make Every Month Black History Month: Insights from Ellisha Soanes
In a recent piece for FE Week , award-winning EDI specialist and co-director of Aspire Black Suffolk, Ellisha Soanes , shared her...
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Oct 14, 20242 min read
Tackling Racial Tensions: Franstine Jones Speaks on the Causes of Division
As recent events across the UK have sparked widespread concern over racial tensions, Franstine Jones, former President of the National...
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Oct 14, 20243 min read
Advocating for Year-Round Black History: Conversations from BBC and ITV
As Black History Month continues to bring attention to the rich cultural contributions of Black and Brown communities, many campaigners...
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Oct 9, 20243 min read
A list of Black Produced Films to Watch This Black History Month
1. The Woman King (2022) A historical powerful story of the Agojie, an all-female warrior unit that protected the African Kingdom of...
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Oct 7, 20242 min read
The Power of Reclaiming Our Narrative: Every Day, Not Just One Month
As Black History Month kicks off, we find ourselves immersed in a wave of text, books, films, and media, all important in sharing Black...
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Sep 17, 20243 min read
Aspire Black Suffolk Newsletter - Last Month's Highlights
Dear Aspire Black Suffolk Community, As we reflect on the past month, we are both proud and inspired by the incredible work and...
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Jul 12, 20242 min read
“Dub Masterclass” and Q&A with Reggae and Dub legend Mad Professor
Aspire are pleased to be working with Marcus Harris–Noble and Suffolk Libraries to bring a “Dub Masterclass” and Q&A with Reggae and Dub...
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May 25, 20242 min read
Driving Real Change: Diversity and Inclusion in Organisations
In today's rapidly changing world, the call for diversity and inclusion within organisations has never been louder. Yet, despite the...
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May 1, 20242 min read
A Tragic Death, how do we address Serious Violence against Children and Young People
Yesterday, we lost yet another young Black life. Daniel Anjorin, a child taken from us in a senseless act of violence. Many parents of...
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Apr 26, 20241 min read
Modern Day Super Hero
Patrick Hutchinson a true modern day Super Hero . His iconic image has been been a constant reminder that humanity and kindness is...
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Apr 24, 20242 min read
Looking back at 2023
What an eventful year it has been! While acknowledging the pressing issues that still demand attention, we've also embraced a year full...
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Apr 17, 20232 min read
30 years since Stephen Lawrence's murder – we MUST recommit to fighting racism.
Stephen Lawrence was a Black British teenager who was murdered in a racially motivated attack on April 22, 1993, in Eltham, South East...
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Mar 28, 20232 min read
Want to know how your brand can tackle racism AND attract more diverse audiences? Join this webinar!
Caption: Purple-themed graphic for webinar on 13th April, 1-2pm. Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence -...
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Feb 17, 20231 min read
Read our article on the Runnymede Trust blog!
The arts, culture and heritage sector in rural areas of the UK must do more to engage Black communities, says our founder Elma Glasgow...
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Feb 5, 20231 min read
Our co-director, Franstine, features on the D&I Spy podcast.
TRIGGER WARNING! Our co-director, Franstine Jones BEM is a dedicated campaigner, and she was invited to guest on the D&I Spy podcast by...
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Feb 4, 20231 min read
Q&A with Black Panther drummer Magatte Sow Fall and West African drum experts Wooden Roots.
Get ready for the YouTube Premiere on Monday 6 February for our online Q&A with Black Panther movie drummer, Magatte Sow Fall, and Black...
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Feb 2, 20231 min read
Power of Stories Celebration at Snape Maltings, Sat 18 Feb
Saturday 18 February | 5:00pm Duration: 80 minutes, no interval Venue: Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, IP17...
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