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IAM 2020: Self-expression in the face of oppression

Name: IAM 2020: Self-expression in the face of oppression
Start: 2020-11-30T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2020-11-30T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Online

Date: 30 Nov 2020

Time: 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Venue: Online,

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📢Self-expression in the face of oppression 📢

MEND Birmingham brings to you a discussion with ✨Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan✨

We will be discussing the importance of self-expression and creativity for marginalised groups, particularly in relation to islamophobia.

🔍How can marginalised groups empower themselves through creativity?

🔍Should identity influence art?

🔍How important is art in bringing about change?

🗓️ Monday 30th November, 7-7:30pm

🖇️ Join us live on MEND Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mendcommunity

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Date:: 30th November 2020
Time:: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Website:: https://www.instagram.com/mendcommunity

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: Mend
Website:: www.mend.org.uk

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Online
Website:: Online via Facebook Live (@mendcommunity)

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