Brighton & Hove Educators of Colour Collective

We are having our monthly Community Voices Group focusing on addressing inequalities for racialised minority groups and individuals) - today’s meeting is about Ageing Well (between 6.00pm-7.30pm on Zoom). If you want to join email: hellobridgingchange@outlook.com

Today we had a great session about ageing well, supported by our partners @HKP_Info & @sussexinterpret at @BmecpCentre. Our communities gave time to share their views about areas of their lives that are impacted as people over 50. UOK @@NHSSussex spoke about mental health.

A vid celebrating beautiful Black women this #BHM - we should be celebrating these women and many more 365 days a year!

Lest we forget Right-wing racist thugs & malevolent armchair warriors hijacked the grief of the families of Elsie Stancombe, Alice Aguiar & Bebe King Then these right-wing thugs began to terrorise the nation & communities Today, British communities said, not in our name

Anti-racist protest, making a stand against the far-right. This is Brighton and Hove.

If you experience far-right violence, ring the police on 101 In an emergency ring 999   Recording hate crimes lnkd.in/eCapWmcS. Tell Mama: tellmamauk.org Islamophobia Response Unit: theiru.org.uk @RHFBandH 3rd Party Reporting rhfbandh@gmail.com

* @commworks_org is providing helpful sources of information & support around racist activity in Brighton&Hove. Stay safe & vigilant In solidarity @RHFBandH @BrightonBH @HKP_Info @EuroMernet @TrusDevCom @BmecpCentre @hummingbirdbtn @BHCETS communityworks.org.uk/whats-new/sour…

France has banned its delegates from wearing a hijab at the Olympics, where are women’s freedom to wear garments of their choice? Liberte, egalite, fraternite? Equal access to sport needs to apply to Muslim women too. #Olympics2024

During mental health awareness week Bridging Change & @DRI_Training are launching a 6 month development programme to grow the capacity of racialised minority groups who work within mental health or wellbeing. See our website: bridgingchange.co.uk/projects-6

The chattri is unique in the UK and really worth visiting. It’s a peaceful meditative space and the annual memorial service is always very moving.

Bridging Change are pleased to launch the SUPPORT TO GROW programme, in partnership with @DRI_Training, offering tailor made infrastructure support to minoritised ethnic led organisations who have a mental health/wellbeing focus. Click for more info: bridgingchange.co.uk/projects-6

We’re having our Community Voices Group online meeting on Wed 15th May, the topic is maternity & impact on racialised minorities in Brighton & Hove we have @NHSSussex commissioners joining us at 6.00pm-7.30pm. If you’re interested please contact us hellobridgingchange@outlook.com

Wishing all our Sikh sisters and brothers who are celebrating Vaisakhi a blessed day.

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating and/or marking this important time. A time for gratitude, reflection, compassion and empathy. Remembering those around the world who are living with conflict, poverty and injustice.

“Incredible viewing whether you’re Asian or not” @TherealNihal “Striking, compelling.” Guardian “Powerful” Times “Eye-opening” Mail #Defiance starts tonight, 9pm on @channel4. Score by @bishi_official @rizwanahmed @groupm_motion #roganproductions @RajeshThind @shamindernahal

Got my poll card today. Don’t forget if you don’t the accepted forms of photographic identification you can apply for one, but your applications need to arrive BEFORE Wednesday, 24 April 2024. Do not delay, you cannot vote without photographic ID. gov.uk/apply-for-phot…

This year @NHSSussex have seen increased number of people catching measles. Measles is highly infectious & can spread very quickly. NHS Sussex have produced a series of easy read leaflets in a number of languages. sussex.ics.nhs.uk/your-care/stay…

It's elections season across the Euro-Mediterranean region & around the world. At #EuroMernet film club, we have a satirical drama on the impact of disinformation, populism, nationalism, hate speech, xenophobia & homophobia during election times. Love, peace & solidarity ❤️🕊✊️

Register here to attend the next seminar: ow.ly/eUIE50QxMkS