Bristol People of Colour Collective

19/01/2025

https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/st-werburghs-city-farm/thu-23-jan-swana-support-group-foodshare-for-poc-121853

SWANA (aka Middle East) Support Group and Foodshare

Thursday 23rd January 6.00-9.30

This Week's Theme: Yearly Intentions for Community Growth

FREE ENTRY (But register your ticket as capacity is limited)

Locations: St. Werburghs City Farm

My name is Omar and I have started a support group for
People of Colour centred but not exclusive to the SWANA conflicts, genocides and humanitarian disasters. I have been particularly saddened and spurred by what is happening in Gaza, Yemen and Sudan.

So I welcome anybody who identifies with this group or is still exploring or figuring out their identity to come and share their story, bring a dish to share, and connect as a community here when so much of our communities have been fragmented abroad.

Message me for further questions or needs.

Please share if you know someone who might benefit from this.

**SWANA South West Asia and North Africa, used instead of Middle East, a colonial Eurocentric term for the region *People of colour encompasses BIPOC (black, indigenous, and/or people of colour) and we also welcome people of colour from/linked to other parts of the world affected by similar events o...

03/12/2024

Easton Cowfolk Radical Film Club - Yemen at St Paul’s Learning Centre https://hdfst.uk/e119634

26/11/2024

https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/st-werburghs-city-farm/thu-5-dec-swana-support-group-and-foodshare-for-poc-119507

SWANA (aka Middle East) Support Group and Foodshare - Week 2

FREE ENTRY (But registeryour ticket as capacity is limited)

This Week's Theme - Ancestry

Thursday 5th December

St. Werburghs City Farm

My name is Omar and I am starting a support group for
People of Colour centred but not exclusive to the SWANA conflicts, genocide and humanitarian disaster aftermaths. I have been particularly spurred by what is happening in Gaza, Lebanon amd other conflicts and humanitarian sufferings across the region.

So I welcome anybody who identifies with this group or is still exploring or figuring out their identity to come and share their story, bring a dish to share, and at least connect as a community here when so much of our communities have been fragmented abroad.

Time: 6 - 9.30pm

Message me for further questions or any accessibility needs.

And please share if you know someone who might benefit from this.

THIS WEEK'S THEME - ANCESTRY **South West Asia and North Africa, used instead of Middle East, a colonial Eurocentric term for the region *People of colour encompasses BIPOC (black, indigenous, and/or people of colour) and we also welcome people of colour from/linked to other parts of the world affec...

15/11/2024

Thursday 21st November

6-9.30PM

Ticketed but donation-based

We've been needing something like this for a while!

Middle East Support Group and Foodshare for POC* at St.Werburghs City Farm

*People of colour encompasses BIPOC (black, indigenous, and/or people of colour) and we also welcome people of colour from/linked to other parts of the world affected by similar events outside of the Middle Eastern conflicts. For now this event is exclusively for BIPOC. Whilst we may be aware of the...

28/01/2024

Tuesday 30th January - 7pm

Explore the Palestinian struggle and revolutionary optimism with Black Socialists Bristol!

This session is open to all keen to discuss and learn about resistance to colonialism and imperialism.

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Blue background with the headline “Palestine: A story of revolutionary optimism”

Subheading: “This session explores the Palestinian struggle for liberation from settler colonialism and imperialism. In addition, we will discuss Zionism’s effect on the wider imperial periphery and steadfast solidarity in the face of Western hegemony”

Photo of a Palestinian wearing a keffiyeh using the peace hand gesture whilst holding the Palestinian flag

Tuesday 30th or January, 7pm
St Paul’s learning centre

31/10/2023

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/live-palestine-action-protesters-blockade-8870797 #1473054

📣 PALESTINE ACTION: URGENT CALL 🇵🇸
PROTEST CONTINUES OVERNIGHT.

When Gaza gets no sleep, genociders get no sleep.

📢 Protestors still need your SUPPORT right NOW outside Elbit Systems in Aztec West, Patchway, BRISTOL.

As Night falls come out to support continuing blockade of Elbit systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer, which has been going since early this morning.

📍Elbit have taken their site off the map, but can be found at 30 Hempton Lane (BS32 4AR).

📍The blockade is at the bottom of Park Avenue (street next to hempton lane).

📣 There will be security/police at the site. Please come with someone if you can, cover your face well & don't talk to the police.

🚌 You can get the m1 to Aztec West (m1 to cribbs causeway) from Cabot/Central Bristol. The closest bus stop on this route is Aztec West Roundabout (stop B)

HEAD TO Elbit (30 Hempton Lane, BS32 4AR) asap! Comrades are currently planning on staying all night so come prepared to keep warm and dry, and bring food and water to share.

More info
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/live-palestine-action-protesters-blockade-8870797 #1473054

For legal support: Bristol defendants solidarity 07510283424
HJA solicitors 02078748437
Bust cards in various languages https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/advice_information/protest-bust-cards-with-translations/

Please share this message widely and if you can't make it - please pass it on.

Activists were pictured lying across the road to block access

10/10/2023

Hello do we know of any Palestinian solidarity marches planned for Bristol? 🇵🇸✊🏾

31/05/2023

Kuumba Centre - Public Open Day every Saturday 2-10pm, next one 3/6/23 onwards

Check out the article linked in the comments for more info on Kuumba & what's going on🙌🏽

Community awareness, support & engagement is needed now more than ever🙏🏼

06/12/2022

"In a letter sent to parents on Monday from headteacher, Ben Houghton, and co-chair of governors, Rhiannon Ormsby, they explained that “a number of students across year groups left lessons to protest”.

“Some students have chosen to make their voices heard on the issues of EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion) and racism by way of protesting during the school day, raising issues that concern them."

Graffiti was sprayed on walls, toilets smashed and bins tipped over as around 200 students went on a "riot" in their own school