Racism, Representation and Books with Blacklore (Brum Buzzcut Festival)
Kicking off Brum Buzzcut 2024 we welcome Lyza who created Blacklore as a safe and fun space to engage with BIPOC+ and Queer literature, aiming to create a booming book community in Birmingham.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Join us to hear how Lyza’s experiences as a Black Queer literature lover have brought her to creating a community on TikTok and holding space for fellow readers.
Find out more about Lyza’s work here https://linktr.ee/blackloreuk and on TikTok and Instagram @blackloreuk
BIPOC+ stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour, plus other racialised identities.
This event is held as part of the Brum Buzzcut, a collaboration between Alexia of Back To Books and the National Trust Back to Backs. It is not affiliated with Birmingham Pride.
We will provide seating and light refreshments. Please reach out to backtobooksuk@gmail.com for any access questions. We operate this festival with a safer spaces framework and are intentional in creating care and belonging.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Not suitable for children
- Meeting point
Court 15 Bookshop at the Birmingham Back to Backs
- What to bring and wear
Please wear comfortable clothing.
- Accessibility
Find us in the Court15 bookshop for this conversation, off the pavement at 61 Hurst Street. There is step-free access into the shop, and a disabled toilet within the Back to Backs space.
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