Join us for a powerful community roundtable where our stories, truths, and needs take centre stage unapologetically.
SPEAKERS
Keynote:
● Jason Jones - Human Rights Activist
● Laila El-Metoui - Educator and Changemaker
● Plus special guests. Speakers / Panel: Strategic community building, funding & resilience.
Moderator: Josh Rivers - Busy Being Black Host
● Mzz Kimberley - Trans Advocate and Performer
● Veronica McKenzie - Black Lesbian Warriors
● Drew Demetry - NAFS Space
● Ted Brown - Gay Liberation Front Member and co-founder of Black Lesbians and Gays Against Media Homophobia
Agenda
● 12:30 PM - Doors with Light refreshments available
● 1:00 PM Opening Welcome from Lady Phyll, Co-Founder of UK Black Pride
● 1:05 PM - 2:00 PM Keynote speeches & community projects highlight, moderated by Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir
● 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Break & networking
● 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM - Panel discussion on strategic community building, funding & resilience, followed by audience Q&A.
Speakers, Mzz Kimberley, Veronica Mckenzie, Drew Demetry and Ted Brown.
Moderated by Josh Rivers.
● 4:15 PM - 5 PM Networking and end of the event.
Synopsis
This community roundtable gathering has been created to centre and uplift LGBTQIA+ Black and People of Colour.
It forms part of UK Black Pride’s “We Will Be Heard” campaign, proudly supported by NYX Professional Makeup and Stonewall. In addition, this event is supported by BCS Pride and Avanade.
This impactful gathering will bring together community leaders, activists and organisations for a day of strategic planning, collective resilience, and funding discussions to shape the future of our LGBTQIA+ Black and People of Colour communities.
Expect engaging keynote speeches, insightful panels, and open discussions. Welcome from Lady Phyll, Co-Founder of UK Black Pride.
Please book your space now.
This session will take place both in person and online, with a BSL interpreter available throughout. Limited spaces available.
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. Join BCS today
Please note: if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via groups@bcs.uk and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible.
If you are attending in person, please familiarise yourself with the Visitor Instructions for the BCS London Office.
For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters. Image by Christie Ursea
This event is brought to you by: Pride specialist group
and Avanade
