The group says writers, musicians, artists, filmmakers and other creatives will form a “melting pot of ideas and discussions” at the event next month

Creativity and entrepreneurship in young black people is the theme for Enfield Caribbean Association’s “bold” Black History Month event at the Dugdale Arts Centre in October.

Writers, musicians, artists, filmmakers and other creatives will form a “melting pot of ideas, discussions and energies” to celebrate black creativity and entrepreneurship.

The aim of the event is to bring young people together to learn from successful entrepreneurs through workshops and discussions with the idea of developing and maintaining new networks and relationships.

Every year, ECA organises an annual themed Black History Month event to celebrate the contributions that black people have made to the economic, social and cultural life of the UK.

Join ECA this year as they gather to discuss, dream and explore how creativity can powerfully transform lives and realities.

The evening will begin with a choice of workshops at 6pm, and again at 6.50pm, with attendees able to attend two workshops. At 8pm in the theatre, a ‘in conversation with’ session will be facilitated by BBC journalist, presenter and author Kamilah McInnis. The talented and successful discussion panel members include Yolanaa Brown, Amani Simpson, Adjani Salmon and Jamelia Donaldson.

The workshops confirmed include an introduction to costume design and styling, natural therapy for emotional wellbeing, fundamentals of freelancing, with other workshops expected to be finalised in the next two weeks.

Oveta McInnis, ECA’s chair, says: “If you are thinking about making a change to your life or taking a risk to fulfil your dreams, then come to this event. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, who have made that journey.”

For more information check out the ECA website:
Visit theeca.org.uk/activities/black-history-month

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