The unfolding tragedy in Haiti forces Paul Macey to explore the current attempt in British politics to downplay race equality.
Joy Francis speaks to soul diva Mica Paris and previews her forthcoming Valentine’s Day special concert at Rich Mix as part of her national tour.
Patsy Isles, Commissioning Editor at Tamarind Books, explains why she’s looking for inventive, quality children’s writers.
Award-winning choreographer Jeanefer Jean-Charles talks World Records, Pans People and ego.
Leading authors, film directors and playwrights tell Mesha Mcneil their high points from 2009 and their artistic plans for 2010.
Words of Colour and Rich Mix are giving one lucky soul lover the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Mica Paris on Saturday 13 February. Find out what you need to do – and fast!
Words of Colour Productions is a new community enterprise established to nurture, train and advise the next generation of writers and journalists particularly from black and minority ethnic communities and marginalised groups.
We aim to engage and inspire in a number of ways from one to one coaching, workshops, online support and motivational and career-focused events. One example is our ‘Get Started’ writing programme with its tailored workshops, careers seminars and online support (see Projects).
In our quest to be interactive we have developed Live Space. Here you’ll find Reviews, a Forum for your news and views, Interviews and Guest Spot to showcase the best of your poems, short stories and articles.
If there is a project or organisation you think we’ve missed in Links, email us at info@wordsofcolour.co.uk
We hope you enjoy your visit and find something worthwhile to read, share, sign up for and engage with.
Youth panel debate
Words of Colour has joined forces with Hackney Museum and The Cut Newspaper in hosting Who we are! a media panel debate on young people, identity and portrayal on Thursday 25th February from 5pm-7.30pm at Hackney Museum. The debate will explore how young people are covered in the media, how best to engage them in stories about them and what needs to change. The panel, made up of journalists and young people, will be named shortly. If you’d like to attend this free event contact email.
Summer internship offer
The Pearson Diversity Summer Internship Programme offers bright and talented final year students and graduates from ethnic minority backgrounds the opportunity to work in Pearson’s world leading businesses including Penguin Books, The Financial Times, The Economist or Pearson Education, the world’s largest educational publisher. Two internships are up for grabs – business internships in different departments, and journalism internships at the Financial Times. A £1,000 training allowance and holiday allowance are part of the package. For more information, visit the website.
Creative youth
BBC’s Blast programme for young people who want to get into creative industries, is recruiting for Creative Trainees and Youth Panel members for 2010. The Blast Creative Traineeship is targeted at 18+ and will provide 20 young people with eight week placements across a range of BBC departments including events, online and production. The youth panel needs 10 vocal 13-19 year olds to represent young people in their region. To find out more visit the website.
Small business on TV
Channel 5 is looking for small businesses that need help with their growth strategies from one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs for a new TV series. The series will look at the major issues small businesses face on a daily basis in today’s recession-soaked world. Eight small businesses will receive advice and support. If you think you fit the bill contact the production company Optomen on 0203 227 5900 or email.
Filmmakers fund
Film London’s Film-makers’ Festival Fund aims to support the development of film-makers and moving image artists’ careers by assisting them in promoting themselves and their short film projects at international festivals and markets. To apply for an international travel grant, or to strike a film print for exhibition at a festival, complete your submission before 16 February 2010. To find out more, visit the website.
‘The Diversity in Publishing Network supports Words of Colour’s desire to promote diversity in the field of publishing through encouraging writers from racially and culturally diverse backgrounds to develop their creative skills.’
Elise Dillsworth, Founding Director of Diversity in Publishing