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Hull Active Citizen project using arts as a tool for raising awareness about social and economic issues impacting on Hull’s ethnic minorities.

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🎶🩸 Music with a message this #SickleCellAwarenessMonth!

A teaser from IDAN Vibes – Yoruba Band, created through our Damu – Thicker Than Water project to raise awareness of sickle cell and blood donation. ❤️

Register: https://t.co/ogVXIRgxZc

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🎶🩸 Music with a message this Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

Here’s a song from Ricardo (Namibia), one of our Damu project, using music to raise awareness of sickle cell and the importance of blood donation. ❤️
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🩸 Register to give blood:

https://t.co/ogVXIRh5OK

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🩸 What are some of the issues around donating blood as a Black person?

As part of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Dr Angus discusses some of the issues surrounding blood donation within Black communities.

🩸 Register to give blood: https://t.co/ogVXIRgxZc

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In this clip from our Damu webinar, Dr Clare Samuelson explains why blood donations from Black communities are so important.

Watch, learn and share this Sickle Cell Awareness Month. ❤️

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🩸 Register to give blood:
https://t.co/ogVXIRgxZc

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🩸 September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

In this clip from our Damu webinar, Dr Clare Samuelson explains what sickle cell disease is and why awareness matters. Watch, learn and share. ❤️

🩸 Register to give blood: https://t.co/ogVXIRgxZc

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🩸🎶!

We’ll be setting up our Damu awareness stall, sharing information about blood donation and the need for more Black blood donors.

🎷 Plus, one of our Damu project musicians, Hekima, will be performing live!

Register:

https://t.co/ogVXIRgxZc

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A big thank you to the Yoruba community for welcoming the Damu – Thicker Than Water project and allowing us to set up our blood donation awareness stall at your cultural gathering. ❤️🩸

Help save lives — register to become a blood donor:
https://t.co/ogVXIRgxZc

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🩸 Damu – Thicker Than Water is coming to African Children’s Cultural Day!

We’ll be setting up a stall to raise awareness about the importance of Black blood donors and supporting people living with sickle cell.

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🎶 A little taste of Damu – Thicker Than Water! 🩸

Here’s a teaser from our Damu LP, bringing together music, culture and the message of blood donation.

🎧 Listen to the Damu songs on our website:
https://t.co/YGAAh0GAev
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🎶 Music that inspires. Voices that save lives.

Check out this beautiful clip from Ella, created as part of our Damu – Thicker Than Water project.

🩸 Register today: https://t.co/ogVXIRgxZc
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🎙️ Featured on BBC

Damu – Thicker Than Water is using music, storytelling, and community engagement to raise awareness about the urgent need for Black blood donors 🩸

This is more than a campaign — it’s a movement.

👉 Register to donate:
https://t.co/ogVXIRgxZc @NHSBT

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🎶 The Damu – Thicker Than Water LP is now available!

Original songs inspired by our journey raising awareness of sickle cell disease and the need for more ethnically matched blood donors.

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🎧 Listen to the music:
https://t.co/YGAAh0GAev

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🩸 It’s National Blood Week!

Thank you to all blood donors who help save lives every day ❤️

There is a particular need for more Black blood donors to help patients with conditions such as sickle cell disease.

👉 Register to donate:
https://t.co/ogVXIRgxZc

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🎙️ Featured on BBC

Damu – Thicker Than Water is using music, storytelling, and community engagement to raise awareness about the urgent need for Black blood donors 🩸@nhsbt

👉 Register to donate:
https://t.co/ogVXIRgxZc

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🩸 Why are Black blood donors so important?

Dr. Angus explains some of the challenges and barriers affecting blood donation within Black communities — and why more ethnically matched donors are urgently needed.

👉 Register to donate:
https://t.co/ogVXIRh5OK

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🩸 What is Sickle Cell Disease?

In this clip from our Damu webinar, Dr. Clare Samuelson explains what sickle cell disease is and why ethnically matched blood donors are so important.

👉 Register to donate:https://t.co/ogVXIRgxZc

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👉 Register: https://t.co/YGb6rCmdvr

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🎶🙏🏾 Thank You to Our Incredible Musicians 🙏🏾🎶

Huge thanks to IDAN Vibes Band, Abidemi Sax, Ella & Hekima

Your energy and performances helped us raise awareness on the urgent need for Black blood donors 🩸
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👉 Register to donate:
https://t.co/ogVXIRh5OK

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🙏🏾 Thank you to everyone who made the Damu event so special ❤️

A big thank you to our amazing musicians, guest speakers, organisers, attendees, and Welcome House for hosting us so warmly.

A special thank you to @kofi_smiles from the BBC for joining us! 🙏🏿 @NHSBT @GiveBloodNHS

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🎶 Live music + real impact!
Don’t miss out!
Join IDAN Vibes band, Hekima, Ella & Abidemi Sax at Damu 🩸

📅 This Sat 18 April | 3–8PM
📍 Welcome House, Hull

FREE Tickets: https://t.co/QBtlHrLBSf

🩸 Register: https://t.co/ogVXIRh5OK

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