Description
The twentieth and twenty-first centuries have witnessed rapid changes around the world, including in Britain and Ireland, which are now multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multicultural countries. But what does it mean to ‘belong’ in these societies, for both old and new communities?
In this powerful and timely event, historian Kieran Connell draws on his own Irish-heritage upbringing in one of Birmingham’s most diverse neighbourhoods to explore the layered histories of multicultural Bradford and other UK cities. He is in conversation with Irish writer and journalist Rosaleen McDonagh, a board member of Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre who was appointed a Human Rights Commissioner in June 2020.
Taking the question ‘Where are you from?’ as a starting point, this conversation looks at how we can honour the past whilst imagining a more inclusive, hopeful future for both Britain and Ireland.
This event is in partnership with Speaking Volumes through their Breaking Ground Ireland Arts Council England funded project.
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