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See you this afternoon.

Travelling to Auckland this weekend?
Black Creatives Aotearoa are doing a mixer so get in the mix🎉🎊
Details in post 👇🏽

We are so excited to host our very first mid-winter community mixer!

A free, family- friendly event to mingle with old and new friends alike! Pop in for a quick visit or stay for the afternoon. We can’t wait to to see you!

We will provide complimentary African Afternoon refreshments from the delicious kitchen that is YALA lounge, and DJ MASSIMO on Deck at 6PM!

**Refreshments are first come first serve.
**YALA LOUNGE is now fully licensed 🍷💃🏾💃🏾

This event is FREE but reservations necessary for catering purposes

Link to book your complimentary ticket below

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/bcas-2024-mix-and-mingle-community-mixer-tickets-956739923867?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Black Creatives Aotearoa more creative goodness from BCA, details in post👇🏽

We are thrilled to be co-presenting ANTI, a new play by Keagan Carr Fransch. A family forced to meet at the intersection of q***r love, tragic heroines, religious expectations, and Black womanhood.

📍Basement Theatre 27 -31 August

🎟️Choose What You Pay from $8

🔗Ticket link below ⬇️
https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2024/apr/anti?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYtCJCNqb_GVmO3n21AlN-n8Zs8Hpz3Fm3DR90MFoakDGxiM1uNSMrrxPQ_aem_Q4F4EpXiTidevG1swYm9jA%23%2Fbuy-tickets

🎬Directed by Dione Joseph & Sam Phillips ✴️Co-presented by and

📷Shakie Muliro

🎉 This weekend, we're diving back into the African Community National Strategy. 📚

Join us from 3pm - 4pm as we continue our reading session. Last week, we ambitiously aimed to cover the first 10 pages but only made it to page 6 of this 53-page document 😎. This week, were setting our sights to get to page 20! But Due to realistic time restraints we will probably get to page 12 😁

So join Edward Ennion & Liya Kidada at 3pm - 4pm
On the live feed
https://accessradio.org.nz/

If you've read the strategy or participated in the workshops and want to share your thoughts, get in touch!
You can reach us at [email protected] or drop us a DM to book a spot in the studio.

(Note: We’re currently only doing in-studio interviews on Saturday afternoons, no online zooms or Teams sessions for now!)

See you soon on The BlackHouse

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We are excited to invite you to an upcoming webinar, where we will share the findings of our latest research on Digital Health Access for women from Middle Eastern, Latin American and African communities.
Join us for an engaging presentation followed by a dynamic panel discussion featuring leading experts in the field. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with fellow professionals passionate about advancing digital health.

Date: Wednesday, the 21st of August 2024

Time: 10 - 11 am

Location: https://auckland.zoom.us/s/98481453635

Please register using this link👇🏽

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lW6z0VAN6UKVj7Y_qQa-qoTDemtVKnNHjuUMZ18_8MNUQklaNUhQSkhJUFlJQUlWM1dPMzVaSjBNUi4u

Good Morning Family,

Another push for Wellington, and anyone beyond the Bombay hills aka outside Auckland, Lower North island & South Island
Yes family we know you out there in the w*p- w*ps too, now. Share our page around.

Check out this survey, & please fill it in🤗
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⭐⭐Join the Conversation: African Community National Strategy⭐⭐

On this afternoons show - Liya (BA Anthropology & Sociology) and Edward (BA Anthropolgy +Politics) are leading a series discussion on The BlackHouse about the

African Community National Strategy.

If you have never heard of this document this is your chance to:

- **get involved in the discussion, come through to the studio and share your thoughts**
- **understand the document: we will be breaking down the concepts and ideas step by step**
- **Strengthen community bonds**
- **Address challenges**
- **Amplify our voices**
- **Support our well-being**

Listen in today from 3pm - 4pm right here 👇🏾
https://accessradio.org.nz/
to the live stream of our first episode introducing the document. We also plan to invite guests who actually worked on this document.
Also we want to hear from Wellington African community family - your views as well.
Let’s come together Your voice matters!

If you would like a copy of The AFRICAN COMMUNITY NATIONAL STRATEGY document just send an email or dm to [email protected],
and we will get a copy emailed to you (53 pages.pdf) so you can read-along with us over the coming weeks. 🌍

Want to know more about The Blackhouse?
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In this heartfelt and insightful interview, we sit down with Dana Marongere to explore his remarkable journey of coming to Aotearoa at the tender age of 12 and growing up in Christchurch. Dana shares his unique experiences of navigating life in a multicultural society, where code-switching becomes second nature.
Together, we delve into his journey, the challenges and triumphs of adapting to a new culture and the ease with which one can find themselves in life changing situations. Dana walks us through his journey to the other side, where he has found understanding, forgiveness, and new outlooks and passion moving forward into education. Dana's story is a powerful reminder of the complexities and resilience required in finding one's place in a diverse world.
Join us for this candid conversation and gain a deeper understanding of what it means to grow up in a community where cultures blend and intersect.

check the full video here👇🏾 https://youtu.be/x8I4m5JBu1Q?si=1FRTHZkItCpK7oih

You want to check out Danas podcast on spotify -
OG Dana Dana's Life Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/5nE70EOTriYEtNpPXY88Kb

Dana's YouTube - Danas Adventures
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dana marongere
instagram.com/danas_adventures_
dana
facebook.com/me

HEY BUT BEFORE YOU LEAVE DON'T FORGET ABOUT US AT THE BLACKHOUSE.!!🎬🔥🔥
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There are three options:
1. ⚠️A one off donation.
2. ⚠️becoming a backer
3. ⚠️Becoming a regular sponsor
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Our lifelong and deep passion for community wellbeing drives us. Our true north is to see our African-NZ and Black diaspora family—representing many countries and heritages—acknowledged, informed, and empowered. By subscribing, you help us foster a stronger, more vibrant community for everyone.

Hey Family,
Check out this new business from right here in the Wellington Region. Help get this drink stocked nationwide, it's unique, its cultural, & we can't wait to taste it.❤️❤️


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Mental Health PSA

Do you Need to speak to someone who looks like you, & understands intimately the experience & struggle with racial trauma & mental wellness in NZ?

Tetteh Lomotey is Ghanaian and a native of Newark, New Jersey (USA) and relocated to Wellington, Aotearoa in 2021 where he currently resides. He specializes in comprehensive, evidence-based support for diverse concerns like anxiety, depression, PTSD, racial trauma, & addiction.

Also join us on 3rd August when we have Tetteh (aka Teteh Anansi) on the show. Share this information with someone you love today.

For councilling support reach out here👇🏽
https://anansiconsulting.co/

And here 👇🏽
https://www.psychologytoday.com/nz/counselling/tetteh-lomotey-anansi-consulting-wellington-wg/1225589

Join at The BlackHouse Saturday August 3rd 2024, 3pm - 4pm LIVE, with a very special guest Teteh Anansi, a Wellington based artist and psycologist!!😍
In the meantime check out his latest drop, with some thoughtful words for our African-Diaspora family in Aotearoa.❤️❤️

Let's talk about it.

SYCAMORE (Under The Tree) - Tetteh Anansi🕷 Experience the powerful journey of "SYCAMORE" by Tetteh Anansi, a Ghanaian artist raised in Newark, NJ, and London. This heartfelt music video, produced by C...

Join Xolile Jele, aka DJ XJ, as she takes you on an electrifying Afro-Tech journey in her set recorded at The Blackhouse. Originally from South Africa and now residing in Wellington, Aotearoa, DJ XJ blends rhythmic beats and soulful melodies, capturing the vibrant spirit of Afro-Tech.
Her set pulses with energy, combining traditional African sounds with contemporary techno to create a dynamic, culturally rich atmosphere. Hit play, feel the vibe, and let DJ XJ guide you through an unforgettable musical adventure.

S4 Ep25: The Blackhouse with DJ XJ Join Xolile Jele, aka DJ XJ, as she takes you on an electrifying Afro-Tech journey in her set recorded at The Blackhouse. Originally from South Africa and no...

🌟 Join the Blackhouse Team! 🌟

We are seeking committed individuals for exciting voluntary roles with the potential to become paid positions once we secure funding.

1. **Videographer/Content Creator:** We are looking for someone skilled in filming, editing, and creating social media reels to help develop our podcast aesthetic. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, your passion and creativity are what we need.

2. **Social Media Specialist:** We are also looking for a social media champion to seamlessly translate the Blackhouse aesthetic across multiple platforms. If you have extensive knowledge of platform requirements, including size dimensions and sound timing, as well as experience with Meta business tools and boosting, we want you!

3. **Graphic Designer:** We are on the lookout for a talented graphic designer to redesign our logo.

If you are interested, please send a short letter explaining why you want to be part of the Blackhouse team, along with a few examples of your work, to [email protected].

Commitment and dedication are key as we continue to build something special together. We look forward to hearing from you!