Ceasefire Generation: Multiculturalism and Racism Resources

PROJECTS

Black and Northern Irish
Following on from the success of Black and Scottish, director Stewart Kyasimire is working with Belfast producer Lindsay Duke on a new documentary on what it is like to be black and Northern Irish.

There are 18 people taking part in the documentary - a variety of people from across generations and occupations. The list includes Q Radio's Ibe Sesay, boxer Tommy McCarthy, performer Gyasi Sheppy and counsellor Calanthia Lilburn.

"The documentary is to highlight black excellence in Northern Ireland. There has never been that opportunity were people were actually put out there to tell their own story. Most of the time it is other people telling their stories.”
- Lindsay Duke, producer.

Follow their Facebook page to find out more.

Belfast MELA
Mela is produced by ArtsEkta, a multi-award winning cultural organisation that works to develop intercultural relationships at the heart of the community and transform communities through shared creative experiences. 

Bringing together communities of Belfast and beyond, they create projects that inspire audiences to engage with the diversity, tastes, rhythms and sights that make up the multicultural life of Northern Ireland.

www.belfastmela.org.uk/
www.artsekta.org.uk/

The Blackout Show
"A lot of people posted their black square for 'blackout Tuesday' but didn't have much to say afterwards. The conversation surrounding racial injustice, prejudice and discrimination and African culture in the UK has always been so stigmatised. Time to get comfortable with being uncomfortable! We are here to continue the conversation, bringing our truths, facts and guest voices to help spread the message, black is here and we will be heard." Co-hosted by @djprecious_,@mariahhbrian, @angelarutura

Listen to the podcast here
Follow The Blackout Show on instagram

RESOURCES

Victim Support NI
Hate crime is any incident perceived to have been committed against any person or property on the grounds of a particular person's ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, political opinion or disability.

Find out more about their resources and how to report a hate crime at: www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/hate-crime/

Beyond Skin
Using the Arts as a vehicle to assist the development of a more peaceful, equal and intercultural society free from racism & sectarianism.

“We see ourselves as a Global Family - a dynamic team of motivated individuals passionate about encouraging positive social change and empowering people to celebrate diversity through art, music and dance.” 

Resources:

• Design and facilitate innovative Music, Arts & Media projects to strengthen community relations, nurture peace processes, empower youth and promote interaction between different cultures.
• Diversity and global education using artistic methods for; local councils, education boards, schools, community groups, businesses and social enterprises.
• Nurturing the skills of local and international people whilst externally impacting greatly on community development and the arts sector.
• Develop and deliver projects, programmes, events and festivals

www.beyondskin.net/

Unite Against Racism
Unite Against Racism  is a membership based grass-root all-Ireland democratic organisation conducting its activities based on a range of principles.
Check out their Belfast branch at: https://www.facebook.com/UARBelfast/

http://www.united-against-racism.net/ 

Unite Against Hate
Unite Against Hate is a platform to challenge, educate and mobilise people to face the truth about hate – and end it.

Their Mission:

Demonstrate the threat and impact of hate through a carefully-focused high impact public campaign (advertising, digital, social, influencer).

Enable an education and outreach programme that challenges the root causes of hate and helps people deal with it in the everyday.
Influence policy and gather people with one aim – to end hate (politicians, stakeholders, influencers, groundswell of ordinary people).

uniteagainsthate.org.uk/

Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) is a national human rights institution with A status accreditation from the United Nations (UN).  Established on the basis of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement, they play a central role in supporting a society that, as it rebuilds following conflict, respects and upholds human rights standards and responsibilities.

Visit www.nihrc.org for more info

If you work for an organisation that supports ethnic minorities in Northern Ireland and have resources or events you'd like us to list here. Please get in touch on qftmanager@qub.ac.uk.