DON’T SLEEP ON US is a party and networking event where black, Asian and minority ethnic change makers uplift, inspire and learn from each other.
In our first event of 2020, we are proud to welcome Nikesh Shukla (editor of The Good Immigrant) and special guests to share what it means to have multiple identities in Britain today. How has migrating to the UK affected our grandparents, parents and communities? What does being British look and feel like?
We don’t do DON’T SLEEP ON US like traditional events. There will be incredible music, performances and a super chill vibe as usual. You can come alone and not feel alone.
Ticket prices are on reflection of trying to be inclusive – please choose concessions if you would prefer to pay less. Rich Mix is a wheelchair accessible venue.
Speakers:
Nikesh Shukla – The Good Immigrant
Nikesh is the editor of the essay collection, The Good Immigrant, where 21 British writers of colour discuss race and immigration in the UK. The Good Immigrant won the reader’s choice at the Books Are My Bag Awards and is shortlisted for Book of the Year at the British Book Awards.
Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff – Mother Country: Real Stories of the Windrush Children
Charlie is the editor of the book Mother Country: Real Stories of the Windrush Children, a leading new exploration of the Windrush generation featuring David Lammy, Lenny Henry, Corinne Bailey Rae, Sharmaine Lovegrove, Hannah Lowe, Jamz Supernova, Natasha Gordon and Rikki Beadle-Blair. Charlie is also head of Editorial at gal-dem.
Lamisa Khan – Muslim Sisterhood
Lamisa is one of three co-founders of Muslim Sisterhood, a platform archiving the experiences of Muslim womxn and non binary folk in London. She works as a stylist and creative director and is currently studying MA in Gender Studies at SOAS.
Yasin Bojang & Hanna Adan – Home Girls Unite
Yasin, founder of cooking school ChopWell and Hanna, a journalist by day, founded Home Girls Unite, a community that works to provide a support group for eldest immigrant daughters through events, a podcast and safe online and physical spaces.
DJ:
DJ Dibs
Dibs is a London based DJ & creative entrepreneur with a love for Afrobeats, Hip Hop, R&B & Future beats. She’s worked with ASOS, HBO, Lovebox, Afropunk festival & Supa Dupa Fly to name a few. When she’s not behind the decks she’s the founder of ANIM Sessions, a company which creates immersive experiences for festivals & artistic spaces.
Ticket prices are on reflection of trying to be inclusive – please choose concessions if you would prefer to pay less. Rich Mix is a wheelchair accessible venue.
