Project TRUTH

23/12/2021

Happy to announce that the Project T.R.U.T.H report will be launched on the 18th of January. You can book your ticket now to attend the online event https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/project-truth-report-launch-tickets-231576580787

03/08/2021

Did you listen to the Project TRUTH radio shows on Ujima Radio Station with lead consultant Cleo Lake?

This project encouraged Afrikan heritage citizens of Bristol to share their thoughts and opinions about what Bristol should do in terms of recognising its role and legacy in the Transatlantic Trafficking of Enslaved Afrikans (TTEA).

To find out more about the project and listen to all available episodes head to the BSWN website: http://ow.ly/qaX050FJbxn

25/06/2021

This week we're reflecting on Windrush Day and the impact of the hostile environment on the Black Caribbean community. Our Policy & Research Officer Angelique Retief reflects on this topic in a special blog: http://ow.ly/9yyS50FiCTS

14/04/2021

In our last radio show this April, we focussed on the journey towards memorialisation of our history in Bristol with excerpts from Firstborn Studios film, 'Under the Bridge.' We also had a discussion on memorialisation and legacy with our academic sisters Dr Olivette Otele and Dr Addy Adelaine. Check out our Project Truth page here: http://ow.ly/Xo3050Emdd6

14/04/2021

In our last radio show this April, we focussed on the journey towards memorialisation of our history in Bristol with excerpts from Firstborn Studios film, 'Under the Bridge.' We also had a discussion on memorialisation and legacy with our academic sisters Dr Olivette Otele and Dr Addy Adelaine. You can listen to past episodes: http://ow.ly/weNj50Emdd7 and check out our Project Truth page here: http://ow.ly/Xo3050Emdd6

31/03/2021

https://beyondproject.wordpress.com/2019/09/12/tribute-to-tony-forbes/

Today we celebrate the life of Tony Forbes. His 1998 self portrait painting ‘Sold Down The River’ is well known in Bristol, on permanent display in the MShed. A powerful visual critique…

31/03/2021

A documentary from 2000

'Bristol makes the first significant civic acknowledgement of its connection to transatlantic slavery in 1999.

This film uses this event to take us through some historical facts of Bristol's African trade and its legacy. It features people that are passionate about bringing the uncomfortable story into the open.'

Bristol makes the first significant civic acknowledgement of its connection to transatlantic slavery in 1999. This film uses this event to take us through some…

30/03/2021

Watch this collaborative reflective heart felt film 'Daughters of Igbo Woman' by Ros Martin, telling the journey of F***y Coker a young Afrikan child ripped from her home & family in Nigeria, taken to the Caribbean Island of Nevis, brought to Bristol which became her resting place, buried as she is in an unnamed mass grave in Greenbank Cemetery in Easton, Bristol.

A digital memorial tribute brings together, three generations of 18th century African women, F***y Fumnanya Coker, her mother, Black Polly (Adaeze) and grand...

30/03/2021

URGENT more youth views needed. Please share survey which closes tomorrow! https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/5P8Z5J2

24/03/2021

Find out more about Henrietta Lacks and the 100th year commemoration of her birth.

HELA100: The Lacks Family led year-long Centennial CELLebration honoring Henrietta Lacks' incontestable impact

18/03/2021

Join us on Facebook Live on Monday 22nd March to find out more about Project TRUTH, and why it is important that citizens of Afrikan heritage in Bristol to complete our survey to determine actions going forwards regarding recognising our legacy in the city. You can join here: http://ow.ly/SGuK50E1hOn

18/03/2021

Links relating to this weeks radio show:

https://hela100.org

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/a-brush-with-immortality-2021

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fly-online-festival-of-black-womens-film-in-recognition-of-iwd-month-tickets-138926622267

FLY! Festival of Black Women's Film is showing at a laptop near you in March 2021!