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Birmingham conference set to shine spotlight on pioneering Black women in policing
A pioneering conference celebrating prominent Black women is to be held in Birmingham later this month, providing a platform for attendees to share their stories. The ‘Women in the Shade’ summit is set to take place on 18 January, with the aim of providing “a safe platform for Black women to share their stories” as well as discuss the…
Brummie women distribute toys to young earthquake victims in Turkey to mark Eid festivities
A group of women from Birmingham have visited Türkiye this week to help child refugees following the devastating earthquake in the region earlier this year. The delegation fundraised thousands of pounds in Birmingham before taking the donations directly to displaced families living in refugee camps in the Turkish south-central city of Gaziantep, where they distributed…
New children’s book challenges gender stereotypes by celebrating women bus drivers
A new children’s book celebrating women bus drivers from the West Midlands, is aiming to challenge gender stereotypes and encourage girls to consider a career as public vehicle operators. National Express bus driver Leona Kirwan, who is features in the book, went to a Birmingham primary school to read the book to young pupils.
Who is María Oliva, the rising Spanish music star?
María Oliva is an emerging music artist hailing from southern Spain. Since she was 10 years old, María has been singing songs.
Brummie comic Hannah Weetman from Castle Bromwich bags major comedy award
Comedian Hannah Weetman has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2022. Hannah performed in front of a sell-out crowd at Birmingham’s The Glee Club on Friday night (7 October), where she was presented with her prize by Brum comedian, actress and writer Jo Enright.
Award-winning British Muslim female cricketer honoured with a mural in Small Heath
A stunning mural honouring British Muslim female cricket player Abtaha Maqsood has been unveiled at a primary school in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. The gigantic mural – measuring 16ft – was painted by mural artist and illustrator Lucy Danielle who was born in the West Midlands.
Birmingham only UK city selected to join global women’s campaign for gender equality
Birmingham is the only British city selected to join a global women’s campaign for the promotion of international gender equality. Chosen by the Carter Center as 1 of 12 international cities to participate in its Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign, which aims to ensure women can access information.
Inspiring Muslims to share leadership stories during Islamophobia Awareness Month
Inspiring Brummies in positions of leadership across the city’s Muslim community are to share their journeys, struggles and achievements in a series of events to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month. Organised by the Birmingham chapter of national community empowerment alliance Citizens UK, the ‘In conversation…’ discussions will be held at local venues to engage with diverse communities across…
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai gets married to Asser Malik in Birmingham ceremony
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has married her partner during an Islamic ‘nikah’ ceremony in Birmingham. Yousafzai, 24, ‘tied the knot’ with Asser Malik in a nikah ceremony, where the bride and groom formally agree to be married, with parents and family as witnesses.
INTERVIEW: Emerging classical star Isata Kanneh-Mason set to wow audiences in Birmingham
One of the UK’s most exciting young classical musicians will perform at Town Hall, a B:Music venue, for the very first time later this month. Isata Kanneh-Mason – who is the eldest of the seven musically prodigious Kanneh-Mason siblings – has won a place on ECHO’s Rising Stars touring series for the 2021-22 season, during…