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Windrush Showcase Events

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:53:51 +0000

June 1948 WINDRUSH June 2021 - Pursuit of Happiness CIC & Legacy Of Windrush Descendants (LOWD) Showcase of Events The Learning Hub in Bedford We will have the pleasure of students from The Learning Hub in Bedford asking our Windrush Elders questions, it will be questions they think of asking them and we have a fantastic line up for our Elders panel. The following gentlemen are from Huddersfield and are all, equally highly respected within our community. Johnny Flowers Reverend Brown Denzil Nurse Linford Sweeney - Inspired Histories Linford Sweeney, the founder of INSPIRED HISTORIES, is a historian who specialises in African/Black History, and currently delivers courses and talks throughout the UK. He is also a genealogist who is an expert in tracing Caribbean family roots undertaking research and delivering workshops both regionally and nationally. He has a passion for history and enjoys uncovering the hidden histories of Black people, reconnecting them with their past, and promoting new opportunities for greater achievement. He regularly designs and delivers Black History Education programmes to adults and young people. In addition, he collaborates with community organisations, educational institutions, and public bodies to deliver bespoke Black history education. Programmes have been delivered courses and talks to Manchester Metropolitan University, community organisation/groups, probation services, NHS, and schools. We look forward to seeing you at our event this evening, don't forget to tell a friend and bring a friend along!

Online Windrush & Immigration Event

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:11:23 +0000

Guest Speaker - Arta Heath, Managing Director/Solicitor We welcome a new regular speaker at our events, Arta Heath, from MyUKVisas. MyUKVisas is a specialist immigration law firm with offices in Huddersfield and Sheffield. Arta has recently noticed things are getting hard. Our Windrush Descendants are having to prove their immigration status when seeking medical attention. Aquiring citizenship is not easy either, given all what our community have gone through and lost, there are still many problems. Arta will be joining us to highlight citizenship and immigration issues directly affecting the black community, especially the Windrush generation scandal. MyUKVisa is a company focused on visas and immigration, and they are truly experts in their field. They bring a wealth of expert knowledge and experience. Over the last year, they have helped clients from over 60 different countries.

Online Internalized Racism Event

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:31:13 +0000

Internalized Racism The session will be delivered by Nicola Codner who is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and has been qualified as a person-centred counsellor since 2015. Nicola works as an online counsellor in private practice with adult clients. She is also qualified as a Psychological Well-being Practitioner and formerly worked with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in Calderdale in this role. She offers long and short-term therapy including single session therapy. Internalized racism refers to the acceptance of negative racial stereotypes and the acceptance of white dominance by members of racialized groups. It is a consequence of living in a society where people are ranked based on race. Internalized racism has many negative impacts on people of colour. This talk will explore internalized racism and its impacts, as well as how to notice and address it in our lives. Nicola works with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a range of presenting issues. She is passionate about attending to diversity issues in her work where appropriate, as she knows that our various social positions can affect our experiences and viewpoints, as well as have implications for our healing processes. Nicola specialises in supporting people with issues connected to racism.

Give Blood Save lives

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:06:35 +0000

We have an amazing panel to present a crucial topic, which is also vital for our African Caribbean heritage community. Tracy Williams will be attending on behalf of the Sickle Cell Society, focusing on the urgent need for Black donors in the UK. Winston is bringing a wealth of knowledge along with important information for our community... an event not to be missed!