A Tribute To A Bristol Legend: Celebrating And Commemorating The Life Of Dr Roy Hackett MBE By Roger Griffith

Today, Bristol will celebrate and commemorate the life of a legend Roy Hackett. Yet we will know Roy’s life extend beyond the cities walls. I credit Roy as one of the key elements for improving the lives of the Black community in Bristol through his selfless work. He has had also had a major impactContinue reading “A Tribute To A Bristol Legend: Celebrating And Commemorating The Life Of Dr Roy Hackett MBE By Roger Griffith”

Caribbean Elders Visit Sir Frank Bowling Exhibition

On 23rd September over thirty Caribbean elders attended a special day at the Arnolfini,  to view the exhibition by the renowned abstract artist, Sir Frank Bowling. Local community-based arts organisations Creative Connex, No Bindings and local artist Christelle Pellecuer worked in partnership with the Arnolfini Team and UWE Bristol to organise the day out forContinue reading “Caribbean Elders Visit Sir Frank Bowling Exhibition”

2021. The Year Ahead in Focus

2021 is finally here! I prefer to rejoice that we are still together for another year. A national lockdown, schools closed, further outbreaks and an American attack on democracy means just turning the calendar page does not wash away past ills.   In 2020 unequal societal fissures societies turned into chasms. Racial, health and economic issuesContinue reading “2021. The Year Ahead in Focus”