SHARING RESEARCH & ARTISTRY BY/WITH/FOR/ABOUT GLOBAL MAJORITY COMMUNITIES

BLACADEMIA is a unique mix of conference, chat show and TED Talk infused with interactive performance, screenings and visual art. This pioneering 2-day event introduces creative presentations of socially engaged research and community-based projects. Awarding-winning special guests over the 2 days include; Writer, Playwright, Artist/Curator & Scholar Michael McMillan; Photographer Vanley Burke; Film Producer Michele D’Acosta; Photographer & Filmmaker Cathy Hassan; Author Moses McKenzie; Visual Anthropologist & Author Professor Shawn- Naphtali Sobers; Artist, Playwright, Theatre Director, Writer & Diversity in the Arts Specialist Hassan Mahamdallie; Museum & Heritage Consultant Sandra Shakespeare; and Spoken Word Artist & Academic AFLO. the poet.

The line-up also features presentations by;
Bobby Brown, Bud Johnston, Pacheanne Anderson, Simone LaCorbiniѐre, Tendai Lewis,
Tokini Fubara-Manuel and Yasmin Knox.

The state-of-the-art Ironworks Studios provides a relaxed platform for critical debate, knowledge exchange and intercultural dialogue for academics and non-academics from all walks of life - welcoming anyone interested in issues surrounding social justice, cultural awareness and lived experiences from rich and varied perspectives.


THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE CULTURE CONNEX FESTIVAL SEASON IN COLLABORATION WITH URBANFLO, PACE, BRIGHTON FRINGE, BRIGHTON PRIDE, IRONWORKS STUDIOS & BN1 ARTS