We are looking forward to engaging in new projects in 2021/22. Thank you for your continued support.

 

The TEAR Initiative - Together Embrace and Remember

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Nakuona has been working with Blackstory Partnership with the TEAR Initiative which is about remembering those who have passed away from COVID-19. Nakuona had the privilege of obtaining the voices from school children, adults and elders in Birmingham about how COVID-19 impacted on their lives. 

 

Nakuona Catch Up Sessions

 

We will continue to catch up with the Nakuona Nominees and Speakers during 2020 and 2021.  

 

20 funded places for the Arts Award Discover: Online short course for young people during COVID-19

 

Dr Judith Bruce-Golding is working with Trinity College London to support 20 young people between the ages of 11 and 15 years, in completing the Arts Award Discover course.  This is an introductory course to the arts which focuses on developing creative thought when thinking about the arts.  This short course is about sound and can be completed within 20 hours at home. Contact jmb926@alumni.bham.ac.uk. asap for more information. 

 

The Cornerstone Project: Cultural Networking during COVID-19: Storytelling and Calypso Project

 

We are excited to have completed the Cornerstone Project. Take a look at the Caribbean Ditty and enjoy!  https://youtu.be/PhHwKLvJsco

 

 

Jenkins Street

 

Jenkins Street Community Hall is an important multigenerational hub for the Afro-Caribbean community in Birmingham. We would like to raise money and manpower for:

 

• A new roof

• Indoor refurbishment