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Black History Month 2022

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Welcome to Black History Month at Consortium!
The theme for Black History Month 2022 is 'Time for Change: Action Not Words'.
Here at Consortium, we will be focusing on all the amazing work our members are doing.

Intersectionality - A poem, by T

A poem, written specially for us on the occasion of Black History Month, by T from one of our member groups Free2B

Upcoming Events

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Tuesday 25th October • 4pm
Wellbeing and self-care workshop, with Andreena Leeanne
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Thursday 27th October • 8pm
Time for Change: Action not Words
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Team Recommendations

Black & Gay Back in the Day on Apple Podcasts

Black and Gay, Back in the Day brings to life a photo archive of Black LGBTQIA+ life in Britain, from the 1970s through to the early 2000s.

T Time Podcast on Apple Podcasts

“We said it, you thought it!” Just two bros on the same journey, at the different times with a lot of (T)ea to spill. #ttime #ttimepodcast

The Poetry of Audre Lorde

A self-described “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” Audre Lorde dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing injustices of racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia.

Busy Being Black on Apple Podcasts

Busy Being Black with Josh Rivers is the podcast exploring how we live in the fullness of our queer Black lives.

Akwaeke Emezi’s Art and Literature

Akwaeke Emezi’s work includes the captivating and heart-wrenching book “The Death of Vivek Oji” which comes warmly recommended by anyone who reads it.

“Their art practice is located in the metaphysics of Black spirit and uses video, performance, writing, and sculpture to create rituals processing their embodiment as a nonhuman entity/an ogbanje/a deity's child.”

Showcasing our Members

African Rainbow Family

African Rainbow Family is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender intersexual and queer (LGBTIQ) people of African heritage and wider Black Asian Minority Ethnic groups. They say:

"Black History Month means to us, celebrating the rich history and culture of Black people. It's a time to reflect more on progress made on decolonisation of Black people and unleash our potentials!"

Find out more: https://africanrainbowfamily.org/

@Africanrainbow1

Black Beetle Health

Black Beetle Health promotes health, wellbeing and equality for LGBTQ+ communities of colour by shedding light on health disparities amongst these communities. They produce resources and signpost to appropriate services and support.

“At Black Beetle Health we think that Black history month is a time for us to reflect on the present and the future possibilities of our people. It is a celebration of our contributions to British History and part of the journey to reclaiming our history and celebrating our achievements.”

Check them out here: https://www.blackbeetlehealth.co.uk/

@HealthBeetle

Black Out UK

Black Out UK is a not-for-profit social enterprise run and owned by a volunteer collective of Black gay men.

They mobilise Black gay/bi and/or trans men of African descent in the UK to address shared challenges, create a platform for their voices, build networks to support their aspirations and play a more active role in their communities.

Find out more here: https://blkoutuk.com/

‎@BlkOutUK

House of Rainbow

House of Rainbow works to create a safer and more inclusive community for Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) LGBT+ people of faith.

HoR provides a range of services including asylum seekers’ support, sexual health, counselling and pastoral care. The organisation was founded by Rev’d Jide Macauley.

Find out more: https://www.houseofrainbow.org/

@HouseofRainbow • @RevJide

Living Free UK

Living Free UK supports and validates the lived experiences of LGBTIQ+ Africans, people seeking asylum, and refugees.

They provide safe spaces for LGBTIQ+ Africans and people seeking asylum to meet and host a YouTube show to dispel the myths around African Queerness and mental health.

Find out more about them: https://livingfreeuk.org/

@livingfree_uk

Mzz Kimberley's LIFE

Kim Tatum is a Singer, Actress and Director of Mzz Kimberley's LIFE, a production company giving a platform to Trans people.

“BHM means to me, a time to reflect, celebrate and converse a sense of pride in what it means to be black.  Remember to show appreciation for all that we have achieved, the barriers we broke, and all that we still have to accomplish. Keep our ancestors in your heart and thoughts as they paid a heavy price for us to walk on this planet. Honour our community who have changed the way we live and have achieved great accomplishments that are often neglected throughout history. It's also a time to take the initiative and explore more of our history.”

Find out more about Kim here: https://mzzkimberleysworld.wixsite.com/mzzkimberley

@mzzkimberley • @MzzK_LIFE

Rainbow Noir

Rainbow Noir is a volunteer-led social, peer support and community action group, which celebrates and platforms people of colour who identify as LGBTQI. They provide a voice for LGBTQI people of colour in Greater Manchester and the North West.

https://rainbownoirmcr.com/

@rainbownoirmcr

Ubele (Consortium Partner)

Ubele is an African Diaspora led social enterprise bringing together community activists and changemakers and helping to build more sustainable communities.

Founder & CEO Yvonne Field says:

"The resurgence of BLM movement not only reignited a global commitment to anti-racism but also surfaced many hidden stories of Black achievement. I felt that the recognition and celebration of unsung s/heroes was one of the main unintended outcomes of the past six months and hope that the acknowledgement and celebration of Black history continues throughout the coming year!"

Find out more about them here: https://www.ubele.org/

@ubeleinitiative

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BHM Resources

Race & Faith Booklet by Free2B

Black Trans Archive

Black Beetle Health Report: InsideOUT

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