November 19th, 2021

BUSINESS • Dorcas Creates - Statement pieces centering & celebrating Black women https://dorcascreates.com/ • KAZVARE MADE IT - is a creative illustration lab that creates striking stationery, homeware and accessories. https://kazvaremadeit.com/ • Detola and Geek - African lampshades homeware & Gifts https://www.detolaandgeek.com/ • Prick - PRICK is London's first boutique dedicated solely to cacti and other succulent plants https://prickldn.com/ • ChiulliCopCo - Home of African inspired Hot and cooking chilli sauces https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ChilliChopCo?utm_custom1=thestrategist.co.uk&awc=6091_1637275280_6a936262f4d5ff6d1a720746307ce42f&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=uk_location_buyer&utm_content=78888 FILMS • Amina (Netflix)- Amina is a feature film directed by Izu Okukwa and produced by Okechukwu Ogunjiofor. It stars Lucy Ameh, Clarion Chukwura, Ali Nuhu and Magaji Mijinyawa in pivotal roles. The movie is 105 minutes long. Amina is a true story based in the 16th-century revolving around the Zazzau empire warrior Queen Amina. She uses her military skills and tactics to protect her family’s kingdom. • Colin in Black and White (NETFLIX) - Colin Kaepernick narrates this drama series recounting his formative years navigating race, class and culture while aspiring for greatness https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80244479 EVENTS • Ayanna Witter-Johnson Singer, Cellist, Composer - In concert with the London Symphony Orchestra Saturday 20th November 20th (in venue and streamed online) http://www.ayannamusic.com/ https://lso.co.uk/whats-on/icalrepeat.detail/2021/11/20/2243/-/ayanna-witter-johnson-lso-percussion-ensemble.html

https://getupstandupthemusical.com • Trouble in Mind - A radical satire of racism in Theatre from 2 December to 29 January https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/trouble-in-mind • Jason Yardes Acoutastic Bombastic - the ensemble of multi-instrumentalists, musical mavericks and friends celebrates its debut album. On Tonight at the Southbank Centre https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/gigs/jason-yardes-acoutastic-bombastic?eventId=718708 https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/exhibition/lubaina-himid?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnoqLBhD4ARIsAL5JedLrLel4W58sNS9Vz76aJ8Wg5oFqbFZVHs5YnGwRdddSGXNCrEVWRf0aAkZdEALw_wcB • Fantasie Negre: The piano music of Florence Price Wed 24 Nov 2021, 19:30,Milton Court Concert Hall https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2021/event/fantasie-negre-the-piano-music-of-florence-price BOOKS • Black British Lives Matter, Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder A collection of essays from famous Black Britons on why Black lives are important •Things I have Withheld, Kei Miller - In this astonishing collection of essays the award winning poet and novelist explores the silence in which so many important things are kept. • Wil, Will Smith, Mark Manson et al - The Will Smith story in his own words PODCASTS • Black British Geeks - weekly podcast hosted by Seth Gavriel & Terence Malcolm where they cover all things tv and film with a hint of humour. If you're on the lookout for some great tv & film reviews and recommendations from a couple of Black British Geeks then this is the podcast for you. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-british-geeks/id1537766231 • Black Magic Podcasts - Hosted by media entrepreneur Annika Allen, the podcast features conversations with brilliant and resilient British Black women - about their life journeys and paths to success. Voted Podcast of the Year at Precious Lifestyle Awards 2018. https://play.acast.com/s/blackmagicpodcast RADIO • Profile Sheku Kanneh-Mason - The young, black cellist from Nottingham making chart history. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dpnk WHAT AM I PAYING ATTENTION TO? • Cricket - In the wake of the Azeem Rafiq's allegations about his racist treatment at Yorkshire Cricket Club it's worth reading the story of The Summer of ’76: When Tony Greig’s ‘grovel’ comment triggered the Windies https://en.100mbsports.com/the-summer-of-76-when-tony-greigs-grovel-comment-triggered-the-windies-eng/ • The Black British Wealth Creation Report seems to have disappeared from the Black britain and beyond website but I managed to save an earlier copy (see attachment) A lot of data, but a bit light on conclusions or solutions! I have also attached the Runnymeade Trusts The Colour of Money How racial inequalities obstruct a fair and resilient economy which was published in April 2020. • Rosalind Brewer the only Black woman Fortune 500 CEOJune Angelides - . https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/15/business/rosalind-brewer-walgreens/index.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfkfyijdP8A