Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday for the first screening of Like Lockdown Never Happened - the documentary. Superbly hosted by the @_isrf_ and @blocqmul , we took time to reflect on a life changing event that we all shared, but experienced in different ways. We had some wonderful insights on the making of the film from @amosmukombero as well as an amazing discussion with panel members @miss_toppin_ , @zakarriyahkhalil7 , and @marv____ell . Here is a snippet from the film.
In chilly Brighton yesterday for the Escaping Babylon book launch/Q&A. An illuminating conversation with @jessebern.ard . and @jak_th . I'm really looking forward to reading this!
I wrote Terraformed six years ago, and it's lovely to see that it is still being read. For a number of reasons, this book is very close to my heart. Last month, I was honoured to be invited to speak about it @harriswestminstersixthform , and now these kind words from ##drjennythatcher.
I'm working on something else now - almost a memoir, but not quite. So if you get a random request from me about a musical memory or experience, that's why.
I'll keep you posted...
#forestgate #e7
On 26th May, I will be at UCL East to take part in a sonic-visual exchange with @eli1ah , so I'm reading his book to prepare. Further details and link for free tickets in bio.
@itsjaninebtw@thebarlettucl
On 20th January, I will be guest speaker/facilitator at Paper/Back Writers Workshop.
Dive into the world of books and explore the magic of storytelling.
If you're ready to have a go at writing creatively. Join us for a FREE workshop where we will Read, Write and Relax. No screens, just people, paper and words. Bring a book to swap, take part in a writing activity, and meet new people.
@the_lighthouse_and_gardens in Stratford. 6pm to 7.30pm
Refreshments will be provided
All welcome
Link to tickets in Bio
#reading #writing #books
This year, I've been reading a bit. Wrote one short novel to prepare the ground. In 2026, I plan to write much more. Watch this space...
#reading #amwritingfiction #amwritingnonfiction
Some random photos from October and November. In no particular order...
First attempt at pottery @dalstonclay (more practice needed!)
I'm Not Your Superwoman @bushtheatre stellar performances from Letitia Wright and Golda Rosheuvel
Live podcast recording by @socialarkcio on young people and entrepreneurship @westfieldstratfordcity
View from a Bridge @westfieldstratfordcity
Antigua soothed my soul @antiguaandbarbuda
University of Birmingham to present a paper at the RGS annual international conference @rgs_ibg paper title 'Why live anywhere else: A hyperlocal reflection on gentrification and displacement in an east London neighbourhood'
Family photo from my mum's Celebration of Life @londonchigwellprinceregent
I’ve been quiet here for a bit, mainly because after 99 years on this plane, my mum, Ivaline White, passed away on 29/09/2025. We held a beautiful, heartfelt, homegoing ceremony yesterday and I was honoured to carry her to her final resting place.
Vaya con Dios, mum.
Yesterday, I was honoured to take part in the Stratford Town Hall @artbeyondtheshell takeover to celebrate 60 years of Newham. A wonderful exhibition, creative activities, film screenings, and free food! An amazing panel discussion that spoke to the joys and the struggles of growing up in Newham, and what it means to belong here - one of the most diverse boroughs in the UK. Thank you @shanea.kerry for inviting me into this space to give a guest lecture. In my talk I reflected on the social, economic and cultural significance of grime and how it provides an anchor, and an entry point to a contemporary Black British history, that is often muted, or invisible. Afterwards, we had a nourishing intergenerational discussion on the importance of documenting and archiving our history, why community matters, and why we must tell our own stories in our own way and much more. I hope this event is the first of many…
@newhamheritagemonth
