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From 3rd to 10th of June 2012.
A residential creative writing course which aims to challenge, inspire and transform your writing. A week-long residency is held in the beautiful and idyllic Lazio region of Italy. Home to the capital city, Rome, sagra delle words takes place in OZU, a residential cultural centre close to Monteleone Sabino.
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Sagra delle words provides a nurturing environment where both newcomers and experienced writers can write and expand their craft. |
Find out more sagradellewords.wordpress.com or
eMail: sagradellewords@gmail.com
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The SI Leeds Literary Prize is a new prize for unpublished fiction by Black and Asian women resident in the UK aged 18 years and over.
The prize aims to act as a loudspeaker for Black and Asian women’s voices, enabling fresh and original literary voices from a group disproportionately under-represented in mainstream literary culture to reach new audiences. The deadline for entry is 1.June.2012
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I'm a bit late in, as often happens, but I thought this worth highlighting as I've been following up by reading some of he Crime Fiction mentioned by Mr Phillips in this BBC radio4 programme (first aired in May 2011), In For The Kill, in which he investigates the coming of age of black British crime fiction and asks why there is still a reluctance to see the black detective as hero. |
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The name "Generation 3.0" has been used due to the projects partial focus on young people three generations on from the major wave of post-war migration; typified by those who disembarked from the SS Empire Windrush in 1948.
Generation 3.0 also refers to the new styles of campaigning and political engagement that are now required to create societal change, as well as the leadership of young people in creating new responses to persistent challenges. Birmingham, Croydon, Manchester based.
Find out more about generation 3 - ending racism in a generation.
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Colin Grant is coming to see us for
Black History Month on the 26 October 2011
(4.45pm-6.30pm).
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His new book is called, "I & I The
Natural Mystics: Marley,Tosh & Wailer".
He is a Radio Producer for the BBC and an
independent Historian. He was at Walsall
Central Library a couple of years ago, promoting
his book, "Negro with a hat", which went down
well with the audience.
More about Colin Grant.
at Walsall Central Library
Lichfield Street,
Walsall, WS1 1TR
On 26.October.2011 - 4.45pm - 6.00pm - more info.
Adult Library Services Co-ordinator |
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Rich Mix continues SNAPSHOTS - a bite-sized festival in 13 parts celebrating East London in its Olympic year – with its fourth installment, Black History Month: Black History…Black Future.
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Snapshots Part 4,
13 - 22 October 2011,
a number of special events celebrating Black History and imagining Black Future; dedicated exhibition, theatre show, live music, spoken word, workshops, film and debate produced by a mixture of international and local contributors. The event is open to all...more info.
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The Aesthetica Creative Works Competition is recognised for identifying new artists and writers, bringing them to international attention. Previous finalists have achieved success and recognition with accolades including: writing commissions from Channel 4, selection to represent Australia in the Florence Biennale, exhibitions at DACS (London), John Martin Gallery (London), Flores Fine Art Gallery (New York), inclusion in the International Drawing Competition exhibition (Poland) and the National Geographic International Photographic exhibition. Deadline for submissions 31 August 2011.
More information
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Adeyinka Makinde British lawyer and boxing enthusiast author of 'JERSEY BOY: The Life and Mob Slaying of Frankie DePaula'
reviews Manning Marable's re-telling of the life of Malcolm X...
"The potted outlines of his story from birth to death are fairly well-known; this aided pre-eminently by the best-selling Autobiography of Malcolm X, which was released some months after his assassination in 1965, and the 1992 film Malcolm X. His metamorphosis from street criminal to religious zealot culminated in a final state of transition during which he was cut down.
It was during this period that the man decried by his detractors as an apostle of hate and a promoter of racial separation altered significantly his approach and attitude to the struggle for rights, and with his break from the Nation of Islam, made a substantive amendment to his religious faith." read more |
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Sheree Mack's poetry collection,
Family Album was recently published.
Slightly more info on the promote page
but a longer interview to be posted soon...
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Keats House, Wentworth place, was the home of John Keats from 1818 to 1820. The 2011 Poet-in-Residence, Benjamin Zephaniah says,
"I don't do residencies, but this is different. Keats is different. He's a one off, and he has always been one of my favourite poets. My mission has always been to bring poetry to the people, and I want to use this residency to continue to do that, and to bring Keats to the people...
I find inspiration here, and I want many other people to."
There are paid and free events. All places need to be booked in advance. Contact:
Keats House, Keats Grove, Hampstead NW3 2RR
Phone: 020 7332 3868
Email: keatshouse@cityoflondon.gov.uk
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/keatshousehampstead
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Calling writers, illustrators, photographers, travelers, tourists, artists, migrants, students, and individuals from all backgrounds: PenTales.com and gruppoyoda.org are looking for creative perspectives on the theme of TRAVEL in photography, text, and illustration. Submission Deadline: 20.April.2011 |
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Any politician or pundit will agree: we live in a violent and dangerous age. Our pent-up anger and rage fills our households and spills over into our neighborhoods and streets, leaving African American families -who live in poverty and with limited capability to ward off shame and self-contempt- as its unfortunate victims.
Woody Carter's debut literary offering Theology for a Violent Age provides evidence that the negative images found in black plays and film remain present in African-America life and culture, today. Not only in the African-American underclass, but also in black middle-class households that for many are holding on by a thread. For more info visit Woody Carter's blog. |
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Jazzie B OBE, is the featured guest for
'An Inspired Talk', as part of the Creative Case 'Black British Perspectives'
programme, discussing issues around creativity and innovation in culture and the arts, particularly focusing on Black artists as leaders.
He is an acclaimed DJ, music producer
and entrepreneur, and a founding member of
musical group Soul II Soul. Jazzie B is the
founding Director of the Featured Artists
Coalition, which protects the rights of musical
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In 2002, he was listed in the Business category of the 100 Great Black Britons list
and honoured with an OBE, (Order of the British Empire) in 2008. In the same year,
he was also awarded the first Inspiration Award at the Ivor Novello Awards, for
being a 'pioneer' and 'the man who gave black British music a soul of its own.'
The event will be chaired by BBC TV Presenter, Brenda Emmanus.
This event is free, but please rsvp to kadijageorge@gmail.com as space is limited
Venue: Mint Hotel, (previously City Inn),
Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach,
Leeds, LS1 4BR, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 113 241 1000
Date: 6 April 2011 - 6pm for 6.30pm start, 8pm finish
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Khadijah Ali-Coleman created the online social network www.LiberatedMuse.com in early 2008 and later co-founded the business group Liberated Muse Productions with partner Maceo Thomas shortly thereafter. Liberated Muse Productions produces the annual Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest held in Washington DC. For more information on the festival, email CapitalHipHopSoulFest@gmail.com
The social network www.LiberatedMuse.com links professional and aspiring visual, performance and literary artists with opportunities to earn money, gain exposure and network. |
A workshop day comprising practical exercises, with discussion, feedback, and examples. The aim is to support your professional development by encouraging you to make the most of web-based tools and social media.
Delivered by JACOB SAM-LA ROSE: poet, editor at flipped eye publishing, web consultant, and facilitator of national and international renown. jsamlarose.com
Places are limited, to find out more or reserve a place contact:
dorothea@peepaltreepress.com or dsmartt@gmail.com
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When: Saturday, 5.March.2011, 11am - 5pm,
Fee: £10 (or £5 concs and members)
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Hope is something we need and cannot get enough of; hopecalls.org seeks to help with hope. "It aims to provide practical guidance on ways to improve emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing from a Christian perspective," explains the site's editor. Visit to find out more.
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Why campaign? What difference does it make? How can a successful campaign be carried out? Come join in the debate. The conference will examine these questions and showcase collections from the Huntley Archives 1952 – 2010. At London Metropolitan Archives,
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
"This year’s conference centres on struggles for the Black
community in Britain, waged over three decades, from the
1960s to the 1980s...
When: 19 February 2011, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Entry Fee: £5, students and children free (Booking is Essential).
To Book:
Call: 020 7332 3851
Email: maureen.roberts@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Write to: London Metropolitan Archives at above address.
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FREE AS A BARD - Poetry & Music at the Coast
26 South Parade, Whitley Bay, NE26 2R6. Starts 8pm, costs £3.00 on the door
The next event is on Sunday 6.February.2011 at The Trojan Rooms
POETS
Aidan Halpin - A former member of the Poetry Vandals, he has read poetry in various parts of the UK, Prague, Berlin and New York (mostly Byker).
Sheree Mack - works as a freelance writer and artist
within the North East and has recently completed a doctorate in black British women's poetry and creative writing.
Lesley Mountain - Has two pamphlet collections.
James Oates - East Durham writer with solo collection (Wideyback,RSP-2007), 1997 Writer of the year.
Plus musicians
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