Join the RSA and The Africa Centre to celebrate African innovators reshaping global culture.

Black History Month: Celebrating innovators

Monday 14 October 2024

18:30 – 19:30

RSA House and online via YouTube

Join us as we celebrate the vision and creativity of African changemakers who are reshaping global culture.

The RSA and the Africa Centre are teaming up to spotlight innovators driving social change through their cultural contributions.

At the RSA in Black History Month, we’ll explore how these emerging leaders are influencing global conversations and challenging traditional narratives, paving the way for a more inclusive and dynamic cultural landscape.

We will discuss how to amplify the impact of African culture on the global stage and consider ways we can foster deeper connections between cultural institutions and the changemakers leading this transformation.

Join us for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the power of African culture to create lasting social change.

Speakers:

Olu Alake, CEO, The Africa Centre

Dipo Faloyin, journalist and author of ‘Africa Is Not A Country’.

SMADE, creative entrepreneur and co-founder, Afro Nation

Skinder Hundal MBE, Global Arts Director, British Council

Chair:

Dr Lesley Nelson-Addy, educator, writer, advocate, Runnymede Trust

*Please note this event will be held at RSA House as well as streamed online – please ensure to register for the correct ticket type to avoid disappointment*

Reserve your spot here

Baby Loss Awareness Week culminates with the global “Wave of Light” on 15th October, which is also a globally recognised event.

We invite you to join other families across the world by lighting a candle at 7pm local time and leaving it burning for at least one hour to remember all babies that have died too soon.

To join our virtual Wave of Light, take a photo of your candle and post it to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #WaveOfLight at 7pm local time or join our Facebook Event to watch the livestream.

Wherever you do this, you will be joining a global ‘Wave of Light’ in memory of all the babies who lit up our lives for such a short time.

You can soon purchase your Wave of Light candles from the Baby Loss Awareness Week shop here.

Read more here

The UN Women UK Awards: an evening of inspiration, hope and empowerment.

Taking place on 17th October 2024 in London, this is an unforgettable evening celebrating the progress we’ve made whilst inspiring new plans for the future.

We come together to recognise the individuals and organisations that are bringing gender equality closer and crucially raise funds for the Women’s Emergency Fund – a lifeline for women facing urgent crises.

What to expect from the awards evening

INSPIRATION

Empowering entertainment from the worlds of music, spoken word and more. Special guests, including thought leaders and key voices on gender equality.

KNOWLEDGE

Inspiring stories from our work on the ground at UN Women. Knowledge and ideas to create change in your own community and/or workplace. Networking opportunities with organisations and individuals leading the way in gender equality.

Explore how you can power up your remote work experience with techniques and tools proven to help people with ADHD lead a better WFH life.

🚀 FLOWN presents a fun, hour-long workshop to help you understand your ADHD and turn challenges into opportunities for growth and achievement.

If you’re a remote worker struggling to consistently achieve focus, and wondering what you can do to overcome overwhelm as you sit at your desk, we have the ‘cheat codes’ to help you.

Hosted by Kit Slocum, a certified meditation teacher and ADHD coach.

What you’ll gain

🔥 Tools to tackle overwhelm and elevate your focus

🕹️ ADHD coach tested techniques for maxing out your strengths

👋 A new supportive community to power up your confidence

Join our FREE workshop and walk away with new knowledge (and a smile)!

🎁 PLUS… When you book your spot through Eventbrite, we’ll send you a free companion resource: 3 Tips to Prime Your Brain for Focus (created by Kit, your ADHD coach and event host).

✅ How to join the workshop

Book your spot on Eventbrite. Your Eventbrite confirmation email will have a link to join the workshop. We’ll also send you a couple of reminders to make it easy to find the link on the day!

What to expect

Part 1 – Meet ‘The Everything’ 👾

Ever felt an over-abundance of thoughts and ideas, coupled with high energy and overwhelming creative urges? That’s what we call ‘The Everything’. It means you’re in a highly creative state, but planning and prioritization is hard.

In part one, we’ll explore ‘The Everything’ together.

Part 2 – The antidote to overwhelm 🧪

In part 2, we’ll explore some power-ups. Our ADHD coach will talk you through some of the tools that work for their actual clients – power-ups that you can call upon whenever you need to dissipate energy or slow down overthinking.

You’ll also share with and gather tools from the community: what are the tools you use to tame ‘The Everything’?

Part 3 – Hugs and hacks with the community 🗯

This workshop isn’t about us, it’s about YOU! So get ready to hear the personal experiences of fellow neurodivergent workers – their challenges and how they overcome them.

There will be plenty of time to share your experiences too, but only if you’re comfortable doing so. This is a pressure-free zone! It’s not about defeating this formidable-level boss! It’s about making it your friend.

Reserve your spot here.

Join us for a celebration of Black history, culture and resilience at the Stroud Black History Month Festival!

Welcome to the Stroud Black History Month Festival! Join us at the Trinity Rooms for a two day festival celebrating the history, cuture and resilience of Black, Asian and people of colour in Stroud and beyond. A two day Unity Festival for the whole community filled with live music, poetry, discussion, film + food… and more music.

Reserve your spot here

Come celebrate Black History Month with us as we empower and prioritise the health and well-being of Black women in our community!