Arts Bursary and development opportunities for Black, Asian and ethnically diverse creatives Writing Our Legacy CIC is currently working with South Downs National Park Association and Changing Chalk, led by National Trust, to deliver programmes which connect Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities and creatives to the landscape of the South Downs through art and storytelling. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Writing Our Legacy @ Changing Chalk to launch in October This is a four-year programme from 2022 to 2025 that will engage the general public and writers, creatives and audiences from the Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities, connecting them to the unique chalk grassland of the Sussex Downs and the communities of the urban coastal fringe of Brig By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove City Council awards grants to black and ethnic minority communities The Engagement Fund is part of the council’s Communities Fund, which supports local community groups, voluntary organisations and not-for-profit social enterprise. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Business News Raconteur launches FREE business journalism course for underrepresented voices The 12-week course, designed to find, train and nurture a new generation of business journalists from communities that are underrepresented in media – particularly business journalism, will be hosted virtually and can be slotted around existing commitments and work schedules. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts GET INVOLVED: Covert Literary Magazine seeks contributors for issue 2 – ‘Shout: the Voices of Protest’ In spring 2022, Covert Literary Magazine will launch its second edition with the theme, Shout: the Voices of Protest, and is now open for submissions. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community PANEL: Gender, violence and racially minoritised communities A free online session is to be hosted by University of Sussex’s Centre for Gender Studies to explore issues around sexual and gender based violence and abuse for people who experience racism By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community £28,000 awarded to three community projects Funding boost to help tackle health inequalities and promote blood and organ donation among BAME communities in Brighton By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts QTIBIPoC Writing Workshop with Dean Atta Which Flag to Wave, a FREE writing workshop that will use flags as a way of talking about pride in various forms is to be hosted by QTIPoC Narratives on Zoom on Friday, February 26 from 7pm. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Queer Jam Arts VLOG: Queer Jam chats to The Cultural Reset How’s this for a Monday Boost? Queer Jam interviews Nick Lee and Shay Ervin from The Cultural Reset, which seeks to uplift the voices, artistic expression and industry experiences of POC & LGBTQ+ music artists. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community THT Brighton seeks a Health Promotion Specialist BME THT Brighton is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated health promotion specialist to work in Brighton & Hove, implementing HIV prevention and sexual health services to African and Caribbean Heritage Communities and others at risk of HIV. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community New report documents impact of Covid-19 on Black LGBTQ+ people globally Global Black Gay Men Connect has released its inaugural report on the impact Covid-19 is having on Black LGBTQ+ people globally By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Covert magazine to launch on Saturday, December 5 Writing Our Legacy, in association with New Writing South, has announced the launch of the first edition of Covert – a literary magazine showcasing the talent of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse writers and artists. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
