Celebrating Black History Month: Creativity and entrepreneurship in black people.

Creativity and entrepreneurship in Black People is the theme for Enfield Caribbean Association’s bold Black History Month event at the Dugdale Art Centre (DAC). Writers, musicians, artists, filmmakers and other creatives will form a melting pot of ideas, discussions and energies to celebrate black creativity and entrepreneurship.

The aim of the event is to bring young people together to learn from successful entrepreneurs through workshops and discussions with the idea of developing and maintaining new networks and relationships. Join us, as we gather to discuss, dream, and explore how creativity can powerfully transform lives and realities.

Part 1 – The evening begins with a choice of workshops at 6pm and repeated at 6.50pm. Attendees may attend 2 workshops

1. Title: An Introduction to Costume Design and Styling

PC Williams – Costume Designer and Stylist (DAC’s Auditorium)

PC Williams will share her skills and knowledge on costume design and styling and how she came to be in this industry. She has designed costumes for films including The Kitchen and Back to Black and for the TV show, We are Ladyparts and the Baby. The workshop will include discussion and Q and A.

• Title: Roots of Wellness: Natural Therapy for Emotional Wellbeing

Sharleen DaCosta – Entrepreneur, sound therapist (DAC Theatre)

Roots of Wellness is a holistic maintenance workshop that integrates natural therapies such as sound therapy and guided meditation. Participants will explore the healing power of nature and learn self-care practices rooted in African traditions.

• Title: Fundamentals of Freelancing: Stepping off the edge

Abena Noel, Roy Edwards & Cameron Edwards – Fundamentals of Freelancing (DAC Mezzanine)

Working for yourself or starting your own business is an exciting opportunity. You might want to become self-employed so that you can focus on a hobby or project you’re passionate about. Becoming self-employed is a lot to take on, but by taking things step-by-step and getting advice and support when you need it, you can make your new venture work for you and your family. Fundamentals of freelancing workshop will provide attendees with the advice, knowledge and skills to embark on a freelancing or self-employment career. Abena will share the steps she took in setting up her own business.

Part 2 – 8pm in the Theatre The ‘In conversation with’ session will be facilitated by BBC Journalist, presenter and author Kamilah McInnis.

The talented and successful discussion panel members include:

Headliners: YolanDa Brown, Amani Simpson, Adjani Salmon and Jamelia Donaldson

YolanDa Brown OBE– renowned jazz saxophonist, Broadcaster, author and Philanthropist.

Adjani Salmon – the award-winning screenwriter, actor and producer and creator of Dreaming Whilst Black (stylised as Dreaming Whilst B\@*k). The television comedy series which was broadcast on BBC Three.

Amani Simpson – Youth Coach, Filmmaker and visionary, who started his film career in 2018 as the producer and protagonist of the award-winning ‘AMANI’ Short Film.

Jamelia Donaldson – founder and CEO of TreasureTress, the fastest growing online black hair products company supplying Europe and the Middle East with a monthly product discovery box for women and girls with textured hair.

If you are thinking about making a radical change to your life or taking a risk to fulfil your dreams, then come to this event. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, who have made that journey.

Ticket Prices:

1. VIP admission: £15 which includes entrance to 2 workshops + seated theatre access to the ‘In Conversation With’ session at 8pm
2. General admission: £10 which includes entrance to 2 workshops + screen access to the ‘In Conversation With’ session at 8pm.

Tickets available from Millfield Theatre’s Box Office : Tel: 020 8807 6680 or the Dugdale Arts Centre box office website

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