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Birmingham’s Moseley Road Baths host migrant women show inside historic Gala Pool
Rangzeb Hussain
July 14, 2022
The historic Gala Pool inside Birmingham's iconic Moseley Road Baths is hosting a special audio spatial journey called BOSA which throws a spotlight on the journey of a migrant woman. The story…
Migrant mural featuring NHS nurse from St. Kitts painted for Birmingham 2022 Festival
Rangzeb Hussain
July 13, 2022
A striking new mural has been painted in Erdington celebrating one of the migrant women featured in the Queens of the Commonwealth documentary. The gigantic art, painted by Bunny Bread,…
Birmingham’s iconic fountain switched back on ahead of Commonwealth Games
Staff Reporter
May 20, 2022
Birmingham’s iconic water feature 'The River' has been officially switched back on in Victoria Square. The fountain - commonly known as the "Floozie in the Jacuzzi" - has been repaired…
REVIEW: The Forgotten Soldier – a short film with a haunting plea for forgiveness and mercy
Rangzeb Hussain
May 19, 2022
A new short film, shot on location in the West Midlands, shares a timely story about past, present and future, and makes an urgent plea for understanding during divisive times.…
New Two-Tone drama series to be filmed in Birmingham by Peaky Blinders creator
Rangzeb Hussain
May 9, 2022
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has revealed some exciting news about his new multicultural drama series which explores the Two-Tone and Ska music scene which he plans to film in…
INTERVIEW: Birmingham photographer Pogus Caesar turns his lens on history and life
Rangzeb Hussain
May 5, 2022
Birmingham artist and photographer Pogus Caesar reflects on a life behind the camera and the inspirations that compel him to produce material which continues to arouse debate decades after it was produced.…
Birmingham families wanted for photography project celebrating region’s diverse history
Rangzeb Hussain
April 30, 2022
A photography project is calling on Brummies to send in family pictures, or to be photographed, to celebrate the diversity of Midlands individuals and families. Organisers of the project are inviting everyone from…
Photography exhibition featuring images of migrant communities to be launched in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
March 22, 2022
International renowned photographer Vanley Burke will be launching a brand new photography exhibition celebrating working class and migrant communities in Birmingham this week. The Ikon Gallery is showcasing a series…
Thousands expected to join mass rally in London marking global UN anti-racism day
Staff Reporter
March 19, 2022
Hundreds of Birmingham residents are today joining thousands of people in London for a rally to mark international UN Anti Racism Day. As protests take place in cities around the world under…
Special coins and stamps to be launched to mark Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Staff Reporter
February 21, 2022
Birmingham is set to appear on new 50p coins which will be specially created to mark the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games this year. Birmingham 2022 and CGF Partnerships have signed…