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Igniting a town-wide conversation on race through creative activities & events.

The getting it together bit. Such a buzz working with @weouthere.art, @hastingsjackinthegreen, @hastings_museum and @afri.co.lab Check out the outrageously well coifed hat for the Ma’am or Queen of the Set made by @francis_fifi, the original Mother Frocker. 💥

@theradicledog
@icelollytori
@lhamiltonbrown
#pitchypatchy
#blackjoy
#ptrc2025
#blackbritish
#junkunno
#whatsonhastings

Want some more?

✨ *Who’s that lady?* ✨
Join @iklaudine this Thursday, 6th March, at 2 PM at the @isabelblackmancentre in the Old Town—the very place she once called home! 🏡

Discover her story, stay for a fascinating Q&A with Claudine Eccleston, and explore the incredible display that was part of the *African Caribbean Seaside Memories* exhibition, originally curated by @weouthere.art and @lhamiltonbrown at @hastings_museum.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with history and culture! 🕰️🎨

#HastingsHistory #AfricanCaribbeanHeritage #LocalStories #CultureVibes
#oldtownhastings
#weouthereart2025
#blackhistory
#africancaribbeanseasidememories
#blackflowerseller
#ptrc2025
#workingwomen
#internationalwomensday

@logsylala sets the scene to jog the soul of tiddly omp pom ways.
Wish you were here?
Wish you weren’t here!
Wish you went there?

Our African Seaside memories come real come alive.
The good, the bad and the ugly.
The hidden revealed,
smiles uncovered,
labours lost
Love found
Black

African Caribean Seaside Memories curated by @lhamiltonbrown of @weouthere.art with support from @hastings_museum @playingtheracecarduk

Plus collaboration with @homeliveart and @hastingsqueerhistory

#weareonepeople
#hastings
#margate
#southend
#brighton
#blm
#blackhistory365

The 2024 WE OUT HERE exhibition is open during Black History Month, offering a joyful exploration of African Caribbean memories of visiting the seaside in the UK. Curated by Lorna Hamilton-Brown RCA MBE, the founder of ‘WE OUT HERE,’ the exhibition showcases a collection of artworks created by people of African and Caribbean descent, who share their personal seaside memories through various creative expressions. These pieces not only capture joyful moments but also highlight the often-overlooked histories and stories of African Caribbean communities in the UK.

In addition to the visual displays, the exhibition will feature a series of talks, discussions, and social events designed to engage the community and delve deeper into the themes explored in the exhibition. All events will be held at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery unless otherwise specified.

15 October 18:30 – TALK ‘Who was the Black Flower Seller’ by Claudine Eccleston, Activist, Independent Researcher, and Founder of Community Interest Company Playing the Race Card

22 October 18:30 – TALK ‘In the Steps of Rollo Ahmed’ by S.I. Martin
Martin specialises in the fields of Black British history and literature, he works with museums, archives and the education sector to bring diverse histories to wider audiences.

‘Our Memories’ Community event – date TBC

Come and share your African Caribbean Seaside Memories over a meal hosted by the Black Flower Sellers.

QUEER OUT HERE – date TBC

Discussion on issues raised from the photo of the interracial marriage of John Simmonds and trans woman Dawn Langley Simmons.

About WE OUT HERE:
Founded by Lorna Hamilton-Brown RCA MBE, WE OUT HERE is dedicated to celebrating and documenting the African Caribbean experience through art, history, and storytelling. The project seeks to uncover and share hidden histories, ensuring that the voices of the African Caribbean community are heard and preserved for future generations.

@weouthere.art

#playingtheracecard #blackhistory #hastingscreatives #blackcreatives #blackbritishart #blackartistsmatter #blm
#black
#art #stleonardsonsea #wearehere #weouthere

What a great way to start #BHM

@playingtheracecarduk and @ten66televisionltd would like to thank @delawarr for supporting ‘From Desmond’s to Rye Lane’

It was an honour to hear @trixworrell share a bit of his story with artist @lhamiltonbrown.

Lastly but by no means last thank to everyone who brought a ticket and made the event the success it was.

Big up the Brighton posse 🔥

Would you like us to do more events like this?

#BlackJoy #Desmonds #trixworrell #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth

Did we say Black Joy. This did it for me @iklaudine on a mucho weirdo day. Getting a wee bit tired and with me bruk foot an bruk knee and bruk back a pension body, this is just the picker upper sent from the universe to spirit me up. Thank you sisters for bring the joy on a cloudy #hastings day.

This man, no trubble no one. Bit is you trubble dis one, it will bring a bam bam. Love it to the moon and beyond!!!

Some Carnival Reggae Vibes for your timeline from @iamamarra & Sis @shanofficially X
Which one is your favourite?

1. Bam Bam - @chakademusmusic @chakademusandpliersmusic
2. Rock Steady - @officialaltonellis
3. I’m Still In Love - @duttypaul & @sistasasha_
4. Praise Jah In The Moonlight - @ygmarley
5. No No No - @official_dawnpenn
6. She’s Royal - @tarrusrileyja

Big love to all these Reggae Legends VOO
#reggae #carnival #explore #music #vibes #nottinghillcarnival

#artistonig #finishedart #finishedartwork #uniqueart #artinspo #processart #artflow #artisticprocess #artflowsessions #artinprocess #handrawn #artisticmoods #arttools #craftfeed #arttool #arttoolkit #canvasswap #ptrc2024 #hastings

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