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Conversations of Colour
Alongside diversity and inclusion consulting, we at Lives of Colour believe in the importance of enabling individuals and communities to own their own narratives. We run projects both locally and nationally, that give voices to people regardless of their Gender, Religion, Age, Disability, Ethnicity, Economic status, Sexual Orientation or Sexuality. Through our Conversations of Colour blog we invite you to learn from the stories and insights we have gained through our articles, video stories and podcasts.
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Cheltenham’s Young Poets Take the Stage
On Tuesday 5 May 2026, the Parabola Arts Centre was filled with the powerful voices of Cheltenham’s youth as the Cheltenham Education Partnership (CEP), in collaboration with Lives of Colour, hosted their highly anticipated Poetry Slam. The event served as a vibrant showcase of diversity, identity, and creative courage. The partnership between Lives of Colour and the Cheltenham Education Partnership (CEP) places Cheltenham at the forefront of Gloucestershire’s Racial Equity
sarahmaddrell
20 hours ago3 min read
We Are Hiring
Cheltenham Alliance for Race Equity - Co-ordinator £15,170 (fte £26,390) Fixed Term contract for two years with the possibility of review...
Lives of Colour
May 13, 20241 min read
Superdry x Fabrics of Colour
This International Women's Day, Superdry celebrated their partnership with Lives of Colour through the Fabrics of Colour project. Fabrics...
sarahmaddrell
Mar 16, 20231 min read
Mangrove: the podcast episode one
On this new podcast, we're exploring the experiences and issues facing the black community in the UK. In this series, our host, Jordan...
sarahmaddrell
Mar 16, 20231 min read
Lives of Colour celebrates Culture Fest: Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Cheltenham — members of the public gathered in the sunshine at Pittville Park on Saturday (11 June 2022) for Lives of Colour’s first ever...
sarahmaddrell
Jun 12, 20222 min read
Lives of Colour Presents Culture Fest: Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Cheltenham — Lives of Colour will present Culture Fest: Queen's Platinum Jubilee at Pittville Park on Saturday 11 June 2022 at 12pm to...
sarahmaddrell
May 15, 20222 min read
Cheltenham Alliance for Race Equity (CARE) Launches
A new partnership formed with organisations across Cheltenham has been created to tackle systemic and structural racism. Since early...
sarahmaddrell
Mar 11, 20222 min read
In the News: Councils 'Need Culture Change' to Boost Diversity, BBC News
Over the past few weeks Lives of Colour founder Florence Nyasamo has had the pleasure of talking to BBC News England about the importance...
Lives of Colour
Jul 8, 20201 min read
Black Lives Matter…and the Real Change Campaign
Black Lives Matter is the most important and influential movement of my 35 years. Spurred on by events in the States, we have had...
Jermaine Ravalier
Jul 6, 20203 min read
#RealChangefromwithin I pledge
I pledge to have the uncomfortable conversations in order to understand racial issues historically and at present in the UK. I strive to...
Lives of Colour
Jun 26, 20201 min read
#Realchangeathome I pledge
I pledge to have the uncomfortable conversations in order to understand racial issues historically and at present in the UK. I pledge to...
Lives of Colour
Jun 26, 20201 min read
#Realchangefromthetop I pledge
We pledge to support the BAME employees in our organisation, including reviewing our hiring processes and career progression, so that no...
Lives of Colour
Jun 26, 20201 min read
#Real Change Campaign.
MEDIA RELEASE 24th June 2020: Real Change Campaign It has been two weeks since Lives of Colour co-hosted the Black Lives Matter...
Lives of Colour
Jun 22, 20203 min read
Black Lives Matter Cheltenham
MEDIA RELEASE 4th June 2020 Black Lives Matter Vigil Cheltenham 8th June 2020 Pittville Park Cheltenham 2pm to 4pm Lives of Colour...
Lives of Colour
Jun 7, 20202 min read
A Nudge for Diverse Books
Whether you are a former student or a parent of a child at school, join our #anudgefordiversebooks campaign to fill your school library....
Lives of Colour
May 26, 20202 min read
IN THE NEWS: I-MMIGRATE Exhibition feature on BBC News online
It was a pleasure this September having BBC radio cover the launch of our exhibition in Cheltenham Town Hall. The turn out was impressive...
Lives of Colour
Nov 29, 20191 min read
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