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My Black History Story – Part 1
Read more: My Black History Story – Part 1Sometimes I smile to myself when I consider that only one month in the year is dedicated to celebrating Black History. In fact, the richness of our history is all around us, all the time — and we should celebrate it every day. Then I think of my personal story — how Black liberation is…
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Why Telling the stories of the Windrush Generation is A Must!
Read more: Why Telling the stories of the Windrush Generation is A Must!I was born in England to Trinidadian Windrush Generation parents and though there was no way of knowing it at the time, those elementary years undeniably shaped my passion for sharing the stories of not only the hundreds of thousands of Caribbean immigrants that entered the UK during those Windrush years, but for ultimately using…
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15 years old – My Little Festival is All Grown Up!
Read more: 15 years old – My Little Festival is All Grown Up!I didn’t know when I started CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) in August of 2006 that it would grow into a major portal for stories from the African and Caribbean Diaspora that it has become today. With my tiny but mighty team, and many eager volunteers, over the years we have been able to broaden…
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CT-TV’s First Masterclass Webinar, July 2020
Read more: CT-TV’s First Masterclass Webinar, July 2020WHY I DECIDED TO OFFER A MASTERCLASS WEBINAR SERIES by Frances-Anne Solomon from her blog page, June 25, 2020 “Where there are experts, there will be no lack of learners.” – Swahili Proverb Next Sunday July 5th at 4pm, I will be launching my new webinar series. It will feature a discussion with my amazing…
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Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life and Times of Ulric Cross – cast and crew interview | BFI
Read more: Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life and Times of Ulric Cross – cast and crew interview | BFII recently returned from England where Hero was so well-received by audiences that we are heading back in the Fall for another run of the film. With the Windrush Scandal fresh on the minds of many, the story of Ulric Cross resonated with theatre-goers. Following our screening at the BFI Southbank, I was joined by…
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