gal-dem presents: Black British History
Does British TV Really Represent Black People? Six short films authored by rising stars from the gal-dem community that ask provocative questions of what it is to be Black British, and to be British today
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Audience: Ethnicity
Black History Month Resource Pack 2020
As we look forward to celebrating Black History Month this October. You and your organisation have a wonderful opportunity to be part of the national celebrations and events to honour the too-often unheralded accomplishments of Black Britons in every area of endeavour throughout our history.
Seeing White – TEDxCharlottesville
When did racism start, and why? Who invented the very notion of being “white,” or “black,” and why did they do so? Journalist and documentary podcaster John Biewen looked into these questions, and he argues that the answers could transform our approach to solving racial injustice.
Queeries: how can I, as a non-black person of colour, help dismantle anti-blackness?
Fagony Aunt Aisha Mirza answers your queeries about QTIBPOC life. This month, they discuss how to be a better ally to your black friends.
Beyond ‘PoC’ and ‘BAME’: the terminology we use to define ourselves
In January 2014 we asked 10 writers on their opinions for terms and classifications used to describe traditionally marginalised people in the West. These were collected in our article series ‘Ethnic Minority? No, Global Majority’, Parts One and Two. Since then the debate has raged on both sides of the pond.
The arts are in The Sunken Place – how do we Get Out?
In the film Get Out (2017), an African American man meets his white girlfriend’s family for the first time. Despite the warm, generous welcome he receives he knows that something is amiss, it’s just off. The film turns into a biting satire on parasitic consumption of African American culture and the violence of liberal racial … More
Site Gallery’s statement & resources
To be clear, Black Lives Matter. To be crystal clear, Site Gallery is an actively anti-racist space.
BLM: Resources – Festivals, collectives, organisations & Black cinema
Festivals, collectives and organisations in the UK Film and Culture Industries, and Black Cinema and Filmmakers to watch online.
Black Women Directors
Black Women Directors is a website dedicated to highlighting the work of women and nonbinary filmmakers from the African Diaspora. It’s an ongoing project designed to shine a light on the contributions of Black women and nonbinary folks to the film canon. It started out as a Tumblr in 2015. It was founded by Danielle … More
Black UK Racial Justice Organisations
This is a growing crowd-sourced list of organisations led by Black and People of Colour with a central aim to support racial justice in the UK and the healthy lives of Black people and communities. Special thanks to Black Ballad, Joyann Boyce and all other social media contributors. Special, special thanks to Esther Lisk-Carew, Nina … More
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