WINDRUSH GENERATIONS PRESENTS “CARNIVAL OF CULTURE” TAKING PLACE ON SATURDAT THE 18TH OF JUNE 2022 AT THE CENTENARY SQUARE IN BRADFORD, BD1 1HY
Come and be part of an amazing day featuring local artists, bands, DJ’S, Community champions and so much more.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL enquires_mmsa@btconnect.com
#bradford #bradfordcityofculture #windrush #windrushgeneration #cityofculture2025
Dionne Edwards based in Leeds was one of The Africa4u Award Winners at The Africa4u Awards for African and Caribbean Achievers living in West Yorkshire. The well attended event was held on Friday the 6th of May at The City Library in Bradford.
INFORMATION ABOUT DIONNE EDWARDS CAN BE FOUND BELOW
Born in Leeds, Dionne Edwards grew up within an artistic family. Her brother Donald Edwards is one of the founding member of Phoenix Dance Group, now renamed and owed by Leeds City Council as; Phoenix Dance Theatre, Britain’s leading Dance Company.
Dionne is a passionate campaigner of social and racial injustice and went on study a degree in Law, undertook a further post graduate degree, Solicitors training Practice Course then went on to complete a Master degree.
She is also the founder of Black Voices Matter and led up a national campaign in Leeds which attracted thousands of people locally and nationally giving a voice to many institutes after the brutal death of George Floyd.
Throughout her career path she has worked for numerous high profile Government departments and was
chosen out of hundreds of women applicant, locally and nationally along with a few other women to facilitate a “Women in Leadership programme” which led to a one day Women’s Day event which was showcased in Parliament in front of Baroness Prosser, event funder and a full crowd. Dionne is also an actor in residency and part of a community theatre company with Leeds West Yorkshire Playhouse,
Dionne has many hidden talents to her bow and has been the catalyst for many social change programmes throughout West Yorkshire and beyond. She’s passionately about working with young people which as seen her instigated, plan and delivered many youth service projects, citywide. Often working alone being the sole barer of all the organisations activities and also works collaborative with other organisations to initiate further project activities.
Dionne is Cultural producer and founder of a new initiative called, Cultural Arts Heritage Circle a not – for -profit organisation now renamed Nubian Noire which was setup in June 2019. Which aims to provide business start- up opportunities for young and emerging black entrepreneurs who for lack of financial mobility and high unemployment are looking to forge their way into self-employment.
Nubian Noire Expo supports black entrepreneurs to make active their social and economic presence by
providing them with business support and outdoor trading spaces to showcase and sell their creative
artisans inspiring them to collaborate and network with other like-minded business entrepreneurs.
Dionne says, we encourage them to push through the social and economic boundaries beyond their own
expectations to define a new sense of self and business development, reviving their entrepreneur spirit to seize business opportunities. Which will propel forward thinking progress and raise aspirations
Nubian Noire was the first outdoor black business platform, locally and national to showcase entrepreneurial excellence and has been the catalyst for other similar initiatives to follow suite after the tragic death of George Floyd.
Since setting up the initial, Business Start-up programme Nubian Noire has now partner with Leeds Beckett Park University and has received a lot of response, nationally from an array of other black business start- ups wanting to take part in showcasing their creative endeavours, some travelling as far as London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Manchester, Huddersfield, Liverpool and Nottingham. Nubian Noire has been featured on Look North TV, BBC Radio 1 and the Yorkshire Evening Post.
Dionne is a member of the APPG for black businesses. She is determined to make things happen for black businesses.
Hi everyone, as you know we will be holding the windrush celebration day event on the 18th June 2022, The event will be held in City Park. This is an all day event running into the evening.
We are looking for 20 volunteers from our community to support the event. In the interest of expediency could you indicate via email your interest and your T-shirt size. Please email windrush-generations@outlook.com
BRADFORD HAS BEEN NAMED #CITYOFCULTURE 2025
The great news was revealed on the evening of May the 31st 2022.
The secretary of state for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Nadine Dorries made the announcement from Current.
For several years many Bradfordians, community groups and local champions have put in a lot of work to ensure the that this amazing city would end up as the city of Culture
Other Cities who were in contention for the title were Durham, Wrexham and Southampton
#cityofculture2025 #bradfordcityofculture
Dear Family and Friends,
Watch this space for some footage and content from Zadar, Croatia.
Located on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, Zadar is an amazing seaside city with a fascinating historic centre and lots to see and do.
We will keep you posted.
Also watch this space for updates on some of our initiatives taking place this year.
T.T.F
#zadar #dalmatian #croatia #tourism
Black in Bradford is all about the Hard-hitting and positive themes directly affecting the Black Community in Bradford as well as other surrounding areas. This amazing show is hosted by the amazing Kath Canoville every Thursday at 11am on BCB Radio. This is a show you cannot afford to miss.
INFORMATION ABOUT KATH CANOVILLE CAN BE FOUND BELOW
Kath Canoville, also known as Kaf ‘Muscrat’ Canoville (that pesky little critter) presents About Bradford on Tuesdays 11am until 12pm. She also produces a Saturday night programme, Global Meltdown, a journey round the world through dance beats.
Kath has been involved with music for over 30 years, having launched Nation Records in 1988 and managed Talvin Singh, who won the Mercury Music Prize in 2000, amongst other internationally critically acclaimed artists.
She has been Managing Director of Matik Productions, which produces the SolaMatik & LunaMatik Festivals for the past few years. Kath is also Community Engagement Officer at Street Life in BD3, and continues to make links with the community and arts & media.
#bradford2025 #cityofculture #cityofculture2025
EBONY AMBASSADORS will be celebrating THE QUEENS PLATINUM JUBILEE on SUNDAY THE 5TH OF JUNE 2022 from 11am to 6pm at LISTER PARK, NORTH PARK ROAD, BRADFORD BD9 4NS
Come and be part of amazing day of community cohesion, networking, music, dance, arts & craft, free meals and so much more.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT IRENE
#queensjubilee #cityofculture #bradford2025 #ebonyambassadors
Dear Family and Friends,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your votes in relation to my nomination for POSITIVE ROLE MODEL AWARDS FOR RACE, RELIGION AND FAITH as part of THE NATIONAL DIVERSITY AWARDS 2022 in association with ITV NEWS.
I will always serve communities and I simply cannot wait to keep you posted with some of my initiatives taking place this year
SO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT ?
Shortlisted nominees are due to be announced by the end of June and will be invited to attend the GRAND CEREMONY IN LIVERPOOL on Friday the 16th of September 2022
COMING SOON ON THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ SHOW – INTERVIEW WITH ERIC REVERENCE
We are pleased to inform you that the amazing UK based Recording Artist, Worship Leader, Evangelist, Multiple award-winning Singer Song writer, Evangelist, Event Organiser and a pioneer of Kingdom works and Networking.- ERIC REVERENCE , will be a guest on THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ SHOW .
Mr Reverence will be on the show to talk more about THE TMMP AWARDS which will be taking place at THE LIFE CHURCH IN BRADFORD WEST YORKSHIRE on the 12th and 13th of August 2022.
This National Christian Award initiative will be attracting a wide range of audiences from different parts of the country. THIS IS AN EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS.
WATCH THIS SPACE – MORE UPDATES COMING SOON- ALSO WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE INTERVIEW WITH ERIC REVERENCE
Eric Reverence is a UK based Recording Artist, Worship Leader, Evangelist, Multiple award-winning Singer Song writer, Evangelist, Event Organiser and a pioneer of Kingdom works and Networking. He is the Co-founder of The Music and Media Platform Awards (TMMP), UK President of Gospel Industry Network (GIN UK), founder of Spontaneous Worship, founder of Pakistan Project and is a Youth Ambassador in the UK. Eric’s heart and passion is to spread the Gospel and love of God through his music, produce songs for everyone needs, charitable works, create platforms for upcoming artists and musicians, empower and build others especially young people with creative gifts.
Eric’s career started off in 2010 with a first single ‘I Give You My All’ which touched many lives and was aired on national and international Christian radio stations and TV networks including UCB Radio and Wonderful TV. In 2014 he released his EP ‘I Will Carry On’ followed by an international tour in Ghana and Netherlands which was phenomenally successful. In 2017, His rise to success landed him a record label deal with Nine Fruits Record where he released his single ‘I Believe’ and received major recognition including appearing on MOBO Awards article, StepFwd Christian Charts and many international articles. Eric became a Partner and Patron of Countrystyle Community Tourism Network/Villages where he worked with Diana McIntyre-Pike (President/Founder & Community Tourism Consultant) to develop the Christian Tourism Market in the Caribbean.
In 2018, Eric was appointed the Media and Communications director of Great Commission Society (GCS) and now holds the role as Membership Director. In 2019, Eric and his Co-partner hosted one of the biggest events in the UK ‘Gospel Explosion Summit- UK meets USA’ which was very successful and received lots of global exposure. His continued rise to success connected him with Visions TV Online and MHM Magazine as their Strategist Adviser.
In early 2020, Eric organised a successful global charity project called ‘The Believe Song’ which involved over 60 musical artists across the globe and raised funds for countries who were affected heavily by Covid 19. Eric worked with Great Commission Society (GCS), Visions TV Online and South African International Artist and Producer J Ross to complete the project. In May 2020, Eric and his Co-Founders Andrew & Shireen Morrison founded TMMP Awards with the aim to become the biggest Christian award in the UK.
Eric’s continuous rise to success has seen him shared stage with international Christian/Gospel artists and global icons including Hillsong, Tim Hughes and Sonnie Badu. Eric has also completed successful tours in the UK, USA, Canada, Netherlands, Ghana and Latvia. Eric has just released his latest hit single ‘Miracles’ and currently working on his album which will be completed in 2021 followed by Africa tour (Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania) UK tour, Europe Tour, North America and Asia Tour.
Achievements and Honours:
2020 – Winner of International Artist of The Year (Gospel Choice Music Awards)- USA.
2020 – Humanitarian Awards Winner (Prayze Factor Awards)- USA
2020 – Believe Project 2020- Involving 60 musician artists across the globe.
2020 – Nominated for International Artist of The Year, Song of The Year and Contemporary Artist of The Year (Prayze Factor Awards)- USA.
2020 – Nominated for International Artist of The Year, Song of The Year and Contemporary Artist of The Year (Gospel Choice Music Awards 2020)- USA.
2020 – Nominated for International Artist of The Year, Song of The Year and Contemporary Artist of The Year (S & M Gospel Music Awards)- USA.
2019 – Nominated for International artist of The Year (Texas Gospel Music of Excellence)- USA
2019 – Organised Gospel Explosion Summit 2019 UK Meets USA in London, UK.
2018 – Winner of Male Artist of The Year (Gospel Touch Music Awards)- UK.
2018 – Appointed one of the Directors of Great Commission Society (2018).
2017 – Partner and Patron of Countrystyle Community Tourism Network/Villages- Caribbean.
2017 – Nominated for Role Model of The Year (National Diversity Awards)
2016 – Winner of Artist of The Year (BEFFTA Awards)- UK
2015 – Winner of Praise and Worship Leader of The Year (PraiseTek Gospel Music Awards)- UK
2014 – Nominated for New Artist of The Year (African Gospel Music Awards)- UK
2011 – Finalist at Gospel Rock Competition- UK.
2000 – Selected to represent UK at World Methodist Youth Conference- Atlanta Georgia USA
1998 – Won National 5-Aside Football Tournament at Wembley Arena- UK
#gospel #worship #ghana #nigeria
I live in Bradford; I am a Bradford for Everyone Ambassador (resident voice and influence), I am Citizen Coin Officer with Braford Council and I am an entrepreneur.
Being a Bradford Ambassador has enabled me to explore Bradford’s beauty and connect with people and organisations in a way that I wouldn’t have otherwise, in fact, that it how I came to join People’s Powerhouse -Racial Justice Network. In my time as an ambassador and as a People’s Powerhouse Racial Justice Advocate, I have developed a growing hunger for positive transformation, I strive to make Bradford, the UK and the world a better place.
I came to England many years ago from ‘the warm heart of Africa’ and I have lived in Bradford for over 17 years.
I have immense passion for equality development in all its forms, racial justice being one. In fact, recently, I have stumbled upon two words of which I think are key in any real change ” economic development”. When these words are overlooked, manipulated for self-interest, and ignored, inequality happens, and the gap thereof widens.
As a community activist/ advocate and businesswoman, I do what I do because I want to see “economic development” applied fairly across society. These two words go on to fuel me to create jobs for people who may otherwise not have one. I also want to empower people to have a voice, to speak, to be heard to act positively on their experiences. I want people to tune into existing programmes and positive interventions, to create new ones, to gain knowledge, to get involved to connect with other people who also crave for change. I want us all, regardless of who we are and where we come from to be free, like Martin Luther Jr said, “No one if free until we are all free”.
Jabu Phiri
TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ 