‘If we have a mini chat about Black and Brown people’s lived experience, is that a Black Lives Natter?’
Eljai Morais 23rd June 2020
Black Lives Natter: a space to celebrate
Black Lives Natter. Black voices being heard.
‘The fact that the question is even asked, the fact that black excellence in a particular field needs ‘explaining’, tells its own story.’
Akala - Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire
Black Lives Natter CIC Is a Community Arts organisation and a platform for Black and Global Majority artists and individuals,
with a focus on survivors, neuro-diverse, queer, queenagers, those with disabilities, and individuals within those communities who historically have been denied access to the arts.
Black Lives Natter believes that in order for communities to thrive, the individuals within those communities have to be seen and heard. We imagine the power of shared stories, art and theatre to heal, document and celebrate. Our soul effort is to create safe non judgemental spaces, to increase access, awareness and engagement, both in the arts and by sharing and learning from the lived experience of those revealed ‘invisible’ stories.
Eljai Morais Founder/Director/Producer
Photo by Eljai Morais‘What does it mean to be Black and British?
BLN-WRITE SpeakEasy Writing Course for ‘Mouth-Writers at Theatre Deli London.
BLN-WRITE SpeakEasy
BLN-WRITE SpeakEasy is a free writing course (Online and at Theatre Deli) for those who struggle with traditional writing methods and are ‘Mouth-Writers.’ In SpeakEasy you will NOT ‘Write’ you will speak your words. Record them on your phone and learn how to turn your speech into performance ready scripts with tech & mentorship. Check out our Community page for more info…
SpeakEasy Po’JaM
BLN-LIVE SpeakEasy Po’JaM
SpeakEasy Po’JaM is a monthly music, spoken word, poetry and sound, open mic night. Each month we invite Black & Global Majority artists to perform at an experimental night of music and word fusion at Theatre Deli.
April - October 2024 London
The #TakingUpSpace project is a long-term endeavour and a series of BLN-WRITE twelve-session writing courses hosted in partnership with Theatre Deli. The first of the series is BLN-WRITE SpeakEasy
Natter
verb (used without object)
to talk incessantly; chatter.
noun
a conversation; chat.
BLN-LIVE SpeakEasy coming soon…
‘My creativity can be traced back to my heritage, to the skin colour that defined how I was perceived. But, like my ancestors, I wouldn’t accept defeat...’
Bernadine Evaristo
What is Black British Culture?
Black Joy Marketplace Vendors October 21st 2023 at Theatre Deli - Photography Diensen Pamben
Black Women’s Wellness
What if there was a centre of excellence focused on giving Black Women advice and guidance on how to improve their health and well-being? Let’s start with the ‘Black Women’s Wellness’ podcast, a one-stop shop for information, advice, community and support.