New Exhibition Celebrates Black Culture and Inspirational Figures from Leeds at Trinity Leeds

A new exhibition celebrating the contributions of
people from Leeds’ black community will go on display next month.

'Our Legacy: The Next Chapter,’ by Leeds-based
events company Boomchikkaboom, will open on Thursday 1^st October at
Trinity Leeds.

Guests can also take part in an immersive pop-up
experience on Saturday 24^th October inside The Study, on first floor
next to Guest Services, at Trinity Leeds, where families can create, move
through music and learn from creative storytelling.

Faye Kenny, founder of Boomchikkaboom, said: “This
exhibition is a chance to celebrate black culture and highlight just some of
the incredible and inspiring people making real, positive change to people’s
lives and the communities we live in.

"We’re proud to platform these key voices and
pioneers in the black community here in Leeds and shout about the amazing work
they’re doing across many sectors, from music, dance and sport to health,
fashion, literature and education. We hope that their remarkable stories will inspire
the next generation.”

The exhibition includes 10 portraits, displayed on totems
in the main atrium and will be on display throughout Black History Month.

Tashi Brown, CEO of the Black Health Initiative, is
one of the 10 people making a difference in the community. Tashi also volunteers
as an Emergency Responder at the British Red Cross and has travelled
internationally to carry out humanitarian and disaster crisis work.

Leeds-based fashion designer and entrepreneur
Hajjia Bolaji Ayeni, founder of AFSEY, Africa Fashion Show & Exhibition
Yorkshire, is also featured in the exhibition, highlighting her work celebrating
African heritage through fashion, and promoting a space of inclusion and
opportunities for emerging talent.

More portraits showcased at the exhibition include:

·       
Joe Williams - Director of Heritage
Corner, exploring African narratives within Yorkshire’s history. He also created
the Leeds Black History Walk in 2009.

·       
Paul Edmeade – Leeds-based DJ, also known
as DJ Oddball, producer and rapper, who also works at MAP Charity,
teaching digital media and supporting young people.

·       
Sam Fray – Founder and CEO of BPSB, encouraging black
talent into behind-the-scenes careers in sports broadcasting.

·       
Olivia Corbin Phillip - Founder
of Stories with Liv, bringing stories to life through imagination, play
and creativity.

·       
Errol Murray - Founder of Leeds Dads, a
support group for dads and their pre-school children, helping thousands of
families and providing free activities and support, with a focus on communities
experiencing social and financial challenges.

·       
Kathy Williams MBE OLY - Director
of RJC Dance, a black British-led cultural organisation based in
Chapeltown, and the first black female artistic gymnast to compete for Great
Britain at The Olympics.

·       
Professor Emily Zobel Marshall – Professor of
Postcolonial Literature, author and poet.

Brian Swarray – Barbershop owner who set up
his own barbering academy, Piranha Hair Studio to share his skills with others.

For
more information, please visit www.trinityleeds.com.