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‘Africanize’ Art Mirroring Purpose 

On purpose with purpose  It matters not where WE reside, so long as we know that we came outside for a purpose.  It matters not where SOMETHING resides, so long as it remembers itself in due time; Its true-self, plus it’s renewed sense. self garnished with new smoke, a different type of pollution.  The art […]

‘Africanize’ Harakati Offers: A facilitator’s P.O.V

Disclaimer  The purpose of this workshop was to engage with the University of Birmingham’s Research & Cultural Collections (RCC) African collection of artworks and artefacts. Practising use of voice and body as a methodology, canvas & platform; participants and researchers are encouraged to come together to embody the nuances around the existence of the collection […]

‘Africanize’ Oriki Offers: A facilitators P.O.V

A group of people of various ages, genders, and races sit around a long table working on a creative project.

A length of gratitude has to be expressed for everyone who has offered their creative inputs to the Africanize Oriki Poetry workshop. It was a playful room that participants joined on an evening housed in the University of Birmingham’s The Exchange – a venue specifically for communities to come together and offer & receive ideas, […]

Roundhouse Birmingham X We Don’t Settle PRESS RELEASE 

Celebrating black histories in Ladywood – free audio tour launches Last night saw the launch of a brand-new black history audio tour of Ladywood at the Roundhouse in Birmingham. The free audio tour, ‘My Voice, My Path, Our History’ has been co-written and researched by five young women of colour who worked with producers at […]

AMIRA ISMAIL

Board Director

Amira is currently the Regional Programme Manager at the Ernst & Young (EY) Foundation. With a BA in History and an MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham, Amira brings a rich background in youth engagement and empowerment.

Her dedication shines through her work with funders like the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and her volunteer efforts with Chatham House, where she connects young people with key policymakers in international affairs.

Amira has also previously been a part of the programme We Don’t Settle emerged from, Don’t Settle, under Beatfreeks. She is deeply committed to creating safe spaces for young people to celebrate their lived experiences.