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Our festival will end on a keynote speech, 'A Call to the Arts' by @jeremycorbyn on 31st May at 6pm, followed by a brilliant spoken word set by @LeviTafariPoet at 7.30pm bit.ly/3cor4mo ā¬ļø2/6
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Writing on the Wall celebrates writing, diversity, & storytelling through controversy, inquiry & debate | Liverpool, Toxteth
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- For the first time ever, @MargaretAtwood dystopian novel The Handmaid's Tale has been translated into Arabic by writer Ahmed Al Ali. Great news for helping to expand the conversations about injustice and inequality to women around the world. bit.ly/2ztKBzG
- TODAY is the DAY folks! @akalamusic is here for an insigtful in conversation with @renireni at @TheBlackE 7:30pm (doors 7pm) for the launch of his brilliant book Natives: Race and Class In Ruins of Empire. were he will be speaking about his life & work
- Congratulations to @Joanne4Mayor making history as Liverpoolās first black female Mayor. Everyone at Writing on the Wall are very proud for you and are looking forward to working with you, and wish you good luck in your new role.
- Not long until @jeremycorbyn is at WoWFEST. The man who brought mass membership of the Labour Party and became a virtual icon with movements like #Grime4Corbyn is coming live on Sunday at 6pm, giving his opinion on what is needed from the arts. bit.ly/3enkb5o
- To mark the 40th anniversary of the Toxteth Riots Uprising we have produced this short film in which we speak to some of the giants from the community who have inspired others to continue the struggle for justice @CultureLPool @Mandela800 @Kuumba_Imani
- Looking for a tiny gem in the centre of Liverpool! As part of #independentbookshopweek we're showcasing 'Reid of Liverpool'. This amazing Georgian Book shop has been standing since 1973!! Enter this cave of books and know that you're going to leave with a quite a few treasures.
- Are you fan of @WalkingDead_AMC @TheWalkingDead? Then don't miss #WalkingDead illustrator @CharlieAdlard on 16th May ow.ly/MA4UV
- We are delighted to hear the news that @CllrAnnaRothery has been awarded Liverpoolās first Black Lord Mayor. Sheās been a long time and ardent supporter of Writing on the Wall and our work with local communities, young people and schools. [1/2]
- Now his family are paying tribute with some heartfelt words. @BZephaniah. We are so proud to have them here with us in the city of Liverpool, where Benjamin and his family are so loved. We are are honoured that they have attended. š RIP Professor Benjamin Zephaniah. š
- That's a wrap! A huge thank you to our funders, guests, artists, audiences and volunteers who have made this festival possible!
- Come along to this Sat (25th May) 1919: Remembering the Riots ā A National Conversation Featuring guests including Howard Gayle, Emy Onuora (@pitchblackbook), Ron Ramdin, @andyddavies, @LeviTafariPoet, @SalmaYaqoob & Dr Hannah Ishmael from @bcaheritage: bit.ly/2VqTqDy
- Rose Thomas is Liverpool's first black female novelist to be published. Her debut novel 'Bess' depicts the lives and traumas of members of Liverpool's black community from the 1940's on-wards. Novel Available here - amzn.to/3f3V48k #blacklivesmatter
- Join us as we honour legend Benjamin Zephaniah (@BZephaniah)! Get ready for an unforgettable tribute ft @LeviTafariPoet & @MichaelRosenYes šPlus, performances from @AminaAtiqArtist @Blue_Saint, and @Clairebeerjeraz 9th May, 7pm @The_Palmhouse šļøtinyurl.com/mpnp26u7
