Hi, my name is Olivia Jones. I’m one of the organisers of today’s peaceful protest. I’m not going to speak for long, I just want to thank everyone for coming today, wearing your masks, making your signs, being present and being politically active. Please remember to stick to the social distancing guidelines! I cannot stress …

“There is no reason why we cannot live together” – Rev. Kudzie Madihza, BLMDoncaster, 07.06.2020 Sunday was a proud day for the Black Lives Matter movement in Doncaster. Lead organiser, Olivia Jones, brought together the voices of a community in pain and gave them a platform on which to express it. “I’m tired, man. I …

Glyn Butcher describes his experiences of growing up in a mixed race family in Denaby Main in the 1970s. Please note this is a highly personal account where the writer has experienced racism. This piece features strong and discriminatory language from the start. Some readers may find this upsetting to read.  ‘Nigger Lover, Black Bastard, …

Chinwe Russell moved to Doncaster only a few years ago, but during this short time she has single handedly supported the work of hundreds of local visual artists, by hosting exhibitions, launching studio projects, and she is also the founder of Doncaster Visual Arts Fair,  held four times a year at Doncaster Market place. Chinwe …

There’s never been a moment in my life where I’ve ever truly regretted becoming a professional artist. A maker of imaginary worlds. An imitator of real life. It’s my escape. My coping mechanism. My muse. But art and performance has also been a very cruel mistress to me. It has been unfaithful, unloving and unkind. …