Black History Month 2022: Time for change - action not words
This October, the theme for Black History Month is Time for Change: Action not Just Words.
"Yes, Black History Month is a time to celebrate black history, heritage and culture, and the iconic figures that have contributed so much, but this year, let’s make it about so much more. If you’re serious about allyship, it’s Time for Change: Action Not Words."
Learn more about this year's theme.
We'll be updating this page with events, campaigns and ideas, and also sharing what we're doing at Connected Voice.
If you're hosting an event that you would like us to list on this page, please email connect@connectedvoice.org.uk
Race Equality Matters - My Name Is
We were delighted that our early adoption of the My Name Is campaign from Race Equality Matters last year resulted in us being showcased at their official launch event with more than 250 attendees, and even received national press coverage. Using a phonetic spelling, My Name Is offers a simple way for people to feel confident about how to pronounce their colleagues names.
Connected Voice Support and Development Officer, Sara Chezari, made a short video for the My Name Is launch event in which she shares her personal experiences and also talks about the history and meaning behind her name. This year, Race Equality Matters, want to encourage everyone who takes part in the campaign to do something similar - either sharing or learning about the meaning of each other's names in the workplace. They have also created a tool which helps you generate a phonetic spelling of your name with images that you can download and share on social media.
Race Equality Matters - Tea Break: How to do it right
Wednesday 19 October, 12 noon, online
The Tea Break provides the framework and opportunity for an organisation to hear the honest voice and feelings of its colleagues about race inequality.
All employees are invited to a one-hour themed, online discussion about an issue that matters. Typically, through Zoom or Teams platforms, individuals can remain anonymous, listen to others or actively participate – it’s freedom of choice.
This session will cover why Tea Break is needed and how to utilise the guide. This interactive event will include two 10-minute breakout sessions to discuss, share ideas and problem solve potential challenges that could be a barrier for your organisation.
Sherehe Multicultural Party
Saturday 1 October, 12 – 4pm, Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA
In collaboration with the Discovery Museum, Teakisi will be hosting Sherehe once again. Sherehe is Swahili for party or festival.
The purpose of this multicultural party is to bring people together and push diversity to the forefront. With this get together, Teakisi aims to celebrate cultural diversity with the hope of creating awareness amongst the various communities of the North East of England and increase the pivotal need of appreciating and respecting the multicultural values & heritages of different communities.
Come along for delicious African cuisine, with children’s flag making activities, stalls with exciting things to do and buy from including world music.
Teakisi Black History Month
Saturday 15 October, 2pm - 5pm (doors at 1pm), Common Room
This is the 4th annual conference 'Teakisi Woman Talk' - a #BlackHistoryMonth session focusing on African women and the community. Taking place at The Common Room on the 15th October 2022, with doors opening at 1pm to allow guests to view the stalls from different organisations before kicking off promptly at 2pm and finishing at 5pm.
There will be a range of speakers who will guide guests through this year's theme of Inclusive Communities For All.
They also have a small number of exhibitor stands available on the day. To book yourself a table (£35 per table) please email to info@teakisi.com
Black History Month - Sister Shack
Saturday 22 October, 12pm - 5pm, The Old Coal Yard, Elizabeth Street, NE6 1JS
This event from Sister Shack will include activities, stalls and guest speaker Marsha Garratt, with a panel discussion.
Activities:
Badge making
Colouring in
African Queer Folklore
Speaker - 2pm
Marsha Garratt - Anti-Racist Educator
Panel Discussion - 3pm
Topic - Where are we now?
12 PM - 5 PM
Stalls, speaker and activities from 12pm - 5pm
Free Entry
Child and Dog Friendly
Fully accessible with gender-neutral facilities.
