AFRA

Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre African Caribbean, Friends & Relations Assoc. Sharing and exploring culture, heritage & friendship in our Lancashire seaside towns.

[AFRA @AFRABlackpool]

Ways to show solidarity & support the black community locally... #Blackpool #Fylde & #Wyre edition 🖤

https://t.co/nxyvs63xtv

#BlackLivesMatter #BlackLivesMatterUK

[Brendan Bunting Art 🇯🇲🇮🇪 @DapperArtist]

Great to spend my Birthday down @_AuntySocial_ . With @AFRABlackpool as we meet people from Blackpools Black community to build our Blackpool African Caribbean Community Archive.

Today we welcomed Blackpools first Black & female Councillor, former Deputy mayor Paula Burdess

[Christy Symington @christysym]

This year is 250th anniversary of the first black British vote by Ignatius Sancho, first person of African descent to vote in a general election in 1774. Sharing on our GE eve. I've put the date in my sculpture commission of Sancho.
#IgnatiusSancho #history #sculpture #arthistory

[AFRA @AFRABlackpool]

We're looking forward these creative workshops with @DapperArtist starting on 13 July.
We'd love to see you there!

https://t.co/iLT6mW5HSm

Venue @_AuntySocial_

#Blackpool #BlackHistory #Heritage

[Operation Black Vote @OpBlackVote]

On Thursday, you will need photo ID to vote 🎫

Not sure what you can use? Take a read of the guidance 👇
https://t.co/LKADiPTrTW

#blackvotesmatter #voteforyourlife

[BlackHistoryStudies @BlkHistStudies]

REMEMBERING PAUL ROBESON

Paul Robeson - 9 April 1898 – 23 January 1976

Robeson was a distinguished actor, singer, and Civil Rights advocate who was the first African American to play Othello on Broadway with a white supporting cast.

#paulrobeson

[AFRA @AFRABlackpool]

Come and take part next Saturday 🎨

[Blackpool Social Club @bpoolsocialclub]

Water liberally: A care guide for self-cultivating culture🌿
@microwavedrama - director of voluntary arts org @_auntysocial_ - calls for systemic cultural change among arts funders and a genuine commitment to grassroots organisations.
https://t.co/jple8umZFg
#Blackpool

[AFRA @AFRABlackpool]

Lovely to see you @DapperArtist
So much to think about and get planning. Plenty of enthusiasm - exciting times!

[Brendan Bunting Art 🇯🇲🇮🇪 @DapperArtist]

For the first time I attend AFRA Blackpool African Caribbean Friends and Relations Association, meeting this evening.

Such a welcoming bunch. Great to come together with other members of Blackpools Black community enjoy Jamaican food, and discuss plans for future events. ✊🏾🗼

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

Calling young filmmakers! BFI Film Club is back in Blackpool for Summer 2023. You’ll learn how films are made and try out lots of different skills including scriptwriting, model-making, filming on location, cinematography and video editing. - https://t.co/XihL1qTKHK
#Blackpool

[BLAM UK @BLAMCharity]

If you’re looking for something to watch over the weekend, Champion is a shout! It has everything from sibling rivalry to really good music, Jamaica settings and the amazing Ray Blk!

[Lancaster Black History Group @LancasterBlack]

Pleased to have been involved in this re-telling of Gillows of Lancaster as a Global Story - do check out the new permanent exhibition space at Judges Lodging - it’s incredibly interesting and informative- Imogen

[Activist Alliance @_BBfoundation]

What is activism? As they say, knowledge is power, so come and see for yourself and learn about the basic building blocks of activism with the Activist Alliance on Tuesday, 4 July. Follow https://t.co/9rrw14DBeB to book your place and find out how you can make positive change.

[Lancaster Black History Group @LancasterBlack]

Art work produced by primary school children with @GeraldineOnek & Lela Harris as part of @LancasterBlack & @LancsMuseums collaboration - get yourself down to Judges Lodging Museum to see their incredible work & Lela’s wonderful portraits of 18th Black Lancastrians.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Harry Belafonte was a barrier-breaking legend who used his platform to lift others up. He lived a good life – transforming the arts while also standing up for civil rights. And he did it all with his signature smile and style. Michelle and I send our love to his wife, kids, and fans.

[AFRA @AFRABlackpool]

This sounds very cool 😎

[Blackpool Social Club @bpoolsocialclub]

We're excited to present DJ & author @Mr_Dave_Haslam in conversation with @bethrdb
Join us on 28/04 to explore city nights, hedonism and creativity through his new book, Adventure Everywhere: Pablo Picasso’s Paris Nightlife.
🎟️ https://t.co/VntOpeupEM
#Blackpool #LancashireHour

[Lancaster Black History Group @LancasterBlack]

Lancashire's 'overlooked' black history told in exhibition - BBC News https://t.co/jTfNZ4dwiT

[Ashleigh Nugent @NugentAshleigh]

I read my first book aged 21. Just a note to anyone who thinks it's too late for them to start, or they aren't clever enough to write a book. You are limited only by your own beliefs. So change your story. Then write that shit down ✍🏾