The Forum for POC

A discussion platform for people of colour working in the creative industries.

[Ben & Jerry's @benandjerrys]

4 years ago, in the wake of Ferguson, we felt compelled to support the #BlackLivesMatter movement. We’re heartbroken those words are just as relevant today. These racist and brutal attacks against our Black brothers and sisters must end. #JusticeForFloyd https://t.co/7ngefmtqnu

[Sculptress @SculptressArts]

We’ve been finding it hard to formulate the correct words to say. Struggling to articulate fully how we feel and it’s almost impossible. The feeling of pain, hurt, confusion, and anger. Black live matter and we have to use our platform regardless of the size.

[filsdeputerie @miskiwareegto]

a thread on ways we can demand justice for Belly Mujinga, who you can call and email and demand the British Transport Police further investigate her death #justiceforbellymujinga #BlackLivesMatter

[ethel’s club @ethelsclub]

We’re hosting two free virtual group healing & grieving sessions *open to* Black people across the world.

Sessions will be led by licensed Black therapists who will help us all hold space.

June 9 & June 23rd | 6pm EST

https://t.co/YJVwPpAhJq

[Vicky Featherstone @vicfeatherstone]

We cannot be silent. We must not be complicit. Please donate if you are white and you can afford to. Official George Floyd Memorial Fund https://t.co/xScyw0eqfg👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

[Netflix @netflix]

To be silent is to be complicit.
Black lives matter.

We have a platform, and we have a duty to our Black members, employees, creators and talent to speak up.

[The Forum for POC @TheForum13]

"It is essential that we nurture and empower more BAME arts administrators. We all benefit from the creativity that comes from bringing diverse perspectives together."

[The Forum for POC @TheForum13]

"One Black artistic director or producer in an organisation cannot speak for everything labelled as ‘diverse’"
https://t.co/VBV2e5oPMH via @artspro

[The Forum for POC @TheForum13]

We are back today @RoundhouseLDN for The Forum! We were joined by Rachael Williams, the Executive Director at @ParkTheatre and she spoke to our attendees on the policies of their theatre, their board and encouraged us to look into theatre’s business plans.

[The Forum for POC @TheForum13]

Join us TOMORROW to learn how we’re influencing change in the workplace by empowering you to VOICE your employee experience.

https://t.co/uJdoNAQBCS

[The Forum for POC @TheForum13]

This model was dropped by a company because they ‘don’t want to be associated with racial controversy’ after spoking about the racism she had faced in her job on TV...

https://t.co/fOCQG5abMt

[The Forum for POC @TheForum13]

It’s sad because if we more of us spoke about the discrimination we face in the workplace – we might just have a chance of ensuring that this is doesn’t happen to anyone in the future.

[The Forum for POC @TheForum13]

Not long left till our next workshop! ....

Do you work in the creative industry and person of colour? Do you mind sharing your employee experience with us? Come and talk with us - let us know how we can… https://t.co/VQAx8Bj2ZO

[The Forum for POC @TheForum13]

Sorry???

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

.@HarperCollinsUK launches BAME traineeship using blind recruitment for first time: https://t.co/DEchjIBzUf

[The Forum for POC @TheForum13]

"The UK workplace remains uncomfortable talking about race. Employers need to create more opportunities to enable employees to do so" - Sandre Kerr OBE

Join the conversation on Thursday 16th, register for a free place at https://t.co/uJdoNAQBCS

[The Bunker Theatre @BunkerTheatreUK]

. @TheForum13 is hosting an event to empower early to mid-level creatives of colour working in the arts sector, providing a safe space for attendees to speak about their working experiences honestly & without fear.

To attend, book ASAP!

https://t.co/F0Vd4mx15M

[The Forum for POC @TheForum13]

What's your take on this...? We'd love to hear about your employee experience! Join the conversation at our next workshop...register for a free place at https://t.co/uJdoNAQBCS

[The Forum for POC @TheForum13]

"Organisations fail to recognise that they need to change and support the person more effectively if they are to be successful in the organisation and progress in their careers" - The Change Institute

[The Forum for POC @TheForum13]

“You can't make people apply for a job but you can ensure that people progress at the same rate" - Mark Brain

[The Forum for POC @TheForum13]

What a brilliant new initiative by our partner organisation @ParkTheatre ! The Prism project will offer BAME artists free rehearsal and performance space

[Park Theatre @ParkTheatre]

We are delighted to launch The Prism Project, Reflecting BAME voices and dispersing new stories, founded by our very own Melissa Bonnelame! https://t.co/EwgBvzmbFj