“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. …
This month our featured artist is the mighty August Charles. August Charles is another immense talent to hypothetically graduate from the Higher Rhythm talent development programme that has spearheaded the careers of artists such as Skinny Pelembe, LIO and Explicare. The programme aims to give artists from across South Yorkshire the opportunity to develop their …