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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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 173 min
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 122 min
“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 252 min
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 22 min
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 261 min
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 242 min
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
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
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 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
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
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
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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Feb 1, 20232 min
Power of Stories: What businesses can learn from Black Panther
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce event Thu 16 Feb, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm Snape Maltings, Snape Bridge, Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SP Book your...
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Jan 26, 20232 min
What is Brownwashing & Why Is It So Bad?
Remember the Black Square? It was widely used as a show support for Black Live Matters in 2020, following George Floyd's horrific murder....
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Jan 11, 20233 min
Next BFI Film Academy course for young people open for applications!
Our friends at the regional BFI Academy are inviting young people to apply for a film making course. As an independent production company...
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Dec 19, 20221 min
End of year video & thank you to our supporters!
2022 saw Aspire Black Suffolk bloom at a rapid pace! We're so lucky to have worked with so many exceptional people who want the best for...
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Dec 2, 20222 min
Listen to us on BBC 6Music's Lauren Laverne Show!
On Thursday 1 December, Aspire Black Suffolk's founder and co-director, Elma Glasgow, shared the Power of Stories with more than 30...
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Nov 9, 20221 min
Elma Glasgow wins national 'Radical Changemaker' museums award
Aspire Black Suffolk's founder and co-director, Elma Glasgow, won a national award at the Museums Association annual conference in...
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