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Black and Scottish: Hear My Voice!

Black and Scottish: Hear My Voice!

Civic House, Glasgow

Who is this for:  Young Black Adults & Black Students (18-30)

Event Synopsis: 

Intercultural Youth Scotland is proudly announcing the ‘Building Black Britain’s Mandate—It’s time to have our Say!’ event in collaboration with Black Equity Organisation (BEO) and Operation Black Vote (OBV). Tailored for Black youth aged 16-30, the event aims to amplify their voices and aspirations, particularly as they are the least registered group of voters in the region. 

The event will feature young poets from Intercultural Youth Scotland who will perform spoken word pieces, expressing their visions for the future, including Ace Vision, JJ Fadaka and Rianna Andrews.  

A panel discussion will engage young advocates working on education policies within schools, exploring the challenges and opportunities in the education system, and the work they’ve been doing with Scottish Governments – looking at limitations and current successes.  

An interactive workshop, potentially centred around building the Black Mandate in collaboration with Exhale Group in Glasgow, will enable participants to collaborate on articulating the aspirations, demands, and priorities of Scottish Black youth. This mandate will serve as a tool for young people to shape their ideal futures and agendas.  

Participants will have the opportunity to register to vote at the event, emphasising the importance of exercising one’s power in shaping Scotland’s future. Food, music, and community-building activities will be provided, fostering connections and collaborations. 

The event will also include calls to action for local groups, charities, and individuals to contribute to a future where the voices of Black youth are actively listened to and acted upon. 

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