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Feels Like Home by the creative agency Sunday School, was at the Art Gallery of Ontario in June. It invited audiences to consider contemporary conversations around the notion of home. More: therapup.tv/feels-like-hom… The exhibition featured work by Jeremy Rodney-Hall, Kreshonna

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My Father's Fable "...not to be missed" The Guardian ★★★★ The Stage ★★★★ What's On Stage ★★★★ A gripping story of grief, belonging, and a family on the edge. Tickets bushtheatre.co.uk/event/my-fathe… More: therapup.tv/my-fathers-fab… Bush Theatre Written by Faith Omole Directed

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AIN’T I A WOMAN? 5 plays written, directed and produced by black women. From a London casting room to a dystopian future, women share their lives being black and female in Britain. 10-24 July Tickets: towertheatre.org.uk/aint-i-a-woman/ More:therapup.tv/aint-i-a-woman… The Tower Theatre

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THE FRESH PRINCE OF HARLESDEN the debut album from UK dancehall sensation Big Zeeks is OUT NOW. Featuring Ding Dong, Chronic Law, Shantiforce and more. Hear from the man himself repping the UK. Listen / Buy: orcd.co/big_zeeks-the_… Full Interview: therapup.tv/the-fresh-prin…

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Crazy Smooth: In My Body explores the hardship and heroism of ageing in street dance. 9 dancers of all ages perform a battle against time in this UK premiere. Southbank Centre London 18 - 20 July Tickets: southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/perfo… Full Interview: therapup.tv/crazy-smooth-i…

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Bobby Joseph -the first Comics Laureate of colour breaks down his passion for comics over a 30 year career and how graphic novels can help children to read. Full Interview: therapup.tv/comics-laureat… Bobby Joseph The Cartoon Museum #comics #graphicnovels #literacy #diversity

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The Guardian ★★★★ Time Out★★★ Observer ★★★★ Tavares Strachan: There is Light Somewhere investigates science, mythology, history, and exploration from his unique perspective. Until 1st September Visit: southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/art-e… Full Video: therapup.tv/tavares-strach…

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JAZZ RE:FEST returns to the Southbank, bigger and badder than ever. With established and up and coming bands and DJs on the terrace, come and discover your new favourite artist. Sat 20 Jul, 12 noon - 8pm. FREE Visit: southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/gigs/… Full Film: therapup.tv/jazz-refest-20…

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Heloisa Hariadne was In Focus at Tiwani Contemporary in London in June. From Sao Paulo her "emotional portraits" are deeply rooted in nature and examine questions around will, self-determination and memory. Visit: tiwani.co.uk/exhibitions/91… Full Interview: therapup.tv/heloisa-hariad…

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The Future is Now PT II: Re/ Form~ation is a group exhibition featuring the work of seven Black British artists who use materials to explore the connections between memory, history, and the future. Visit: casildart.com Full Interview: therapup.tv/the-future-is-… CasildART’s

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The Hot Wing King follows Cordell and Dwayne juggling love, family drama, and their identities as they prepare for THE hot wing contest. The play explores being queer and Black and the breadth of Black masculinity. Tickets: rb.gy/c38l2i More: rb.gy/9jszuf

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Last few weeks to catch Yinka Shonibare CBE's Suspended States at Serpentine South Gallery. His first major solo show in London for over 20 years .FREE until 01/09. The Guardian ★★★★★ The Times ★★★★ Visit:: rb.gy/q7hfl5 Full Video: rb.gy/t9bhqr

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The Review is a space for literary discussions by writer's of colour for writers of colour. From writersmosaic and Jhalak Prize, it is a 20-page biannual insert in The Bookseller, the UK's main book trade magazine. Visit: rb.gy/zhlk20 More: shorturl.at/TW5Hm

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#G Royal Court is a bold, visceral play from Tife Kusoro. 3 friends trying to get through school when the spirit of Baitface the Gullyman rears its head and their lives and identities begin to disintegrate. 22/8 Tickets: tinyurl.com/2hba3kfv More: rb.gy/wcd34w

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Zanele Muholi's work powerfully documents and celebrates the lives of Black LGBTQIA+ individuals in South Africa, challenging stereotypes and advocating for visibility and human rights. Tate until 26/01/25 Visit:: tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-… Full Interview: therapup.tv/zanele-muholi-…

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What's the story behind ENDZ the new single from Blackmale Beats taken from his forthcoming album Black Atmosphere? Full Video: therapup.tv/endz-the-dope-… "Endz" captures the duality of the Black Caribbean experience in London and across Britain. The track features soulful drill

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We Don't Need Permission: How Black Business Can Change Our World by Eric Collins is 10 step guide "to get the right amounts of money in the right hands to make change permanent". Buy: amazon.co.uk/We-Dont-Need-P… Full Interview: therapup.tv/we-dont-need-p… #WeDontNeedPermission #books

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Why do they call you BAD WITH PHONES? BAD WITH PHONES opens up about the new album CRASH, mental health, the wig and how the new album was nearly called MONK. Listen: rb.gy/hfmy4x More: therapup.tv/crash-new-albu… #newmusic #badwithphones #dontsleep #blackjoy #blackart

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FOLLOW THE SIGNS is a BSL-led hip-hop gig theatre show, performed through BSL, rap, spoken word, movement, and captioning, to be shared by Deaf and hearing audiences together. Tour dates below. Tickets: tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/follow-t… Full Video: therapup.tv/follow-the-sig… Tobacco Factory