‘If we have a mini chat about Black and Brown people’s lived experience, is that a Black Lives Natter?’
Eljai Morais 23rd June 2020
Black Lives Natter CIC
Community. Creativity. Conversation.
Black Lives Natter is a London-based community arts organisation dedicated to providing free and low-cost opportunities and events for Black and Global Majority individuals. We focus on survivors, neuro-diverse, queer, older creatives, those with disabilities, and others within these communities who have historically been denied access to the arts. We believe that communities thrive when the individuals within them are seen and heard. Through shared stories, art, and theatre, we aim to heal, document, and celebrate lived experiences, creating safe, non-judgmental spaces that increase access, awareness, inclusion, engagement. All our regular events and activities take place online and at Theatre Deli in London.
Black Lives Natter: a space to celebrate
Natter
verb (used without object)
to talk incessantly; chatter.
noun
a conversation; chat.
SpeakEasy Series
SpeakEasy Page-to-Stage
Writing workshops to unlock and unleash your inner voice through free-writing, guiding creatives from initial writing to performance. Workshops range from, spoken word, storytelling & theatre. These sessions use writing exercises, prompts, feedback and group sharing to nurture creativity and develop performance skills
SpeakEasy Po’JaM
is a bi-monthly music and spoken word open-mic night at Theatre Deli Cafe/Bar, inviting Black and Global Majority musicians, singer-songwriters, and spoken word artists to share their work. Hosted by Eljai Morais with Resident Po’JaM Artists Stephane Harivelo, Josh Olusanya, and Sizterly Love, Po’JaM welcomes all artists —from beginners to sages.
SpeakEasy Po’JaM Co’LaB
is a free monthly drop-in community for Black and Global Majority creatives at Theatre Deli london, a space to collaborate, network, skill swap, and share work. On the first Saturday of every month at Theatre Deli London from 3pm - 5pm.
Photo by Eljai Morais‘What does it mean to be Black and British?
‘The fact that the question is even asked, the fact that black excellence in a particular field needs ‘explaining’, tells its own story.’
Akala - Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire
BLN Pop-Up Bookshop
What is Black British Culture?
Black Joy Marketplace Vendors October 21st 2023 at Theatre Deli - Photography Diensen Pamben
‘My creativity can be traced back to my heritage, to the skin colour that defined how I was perceived. But, like my ancestors, I wouldn’t accept defeat...’
Bernadine Evaristo
Black Lives Natter. Black voices being heard.
Black Lives Natter CIC: Black & Global Majority Lived Experience Survey
(Arts Venues, Cultural Institutions & Public Spaces)
Black Lives Natter CIC invites Black and Global Majority individuals based in the UK to take part in an anonymous survey exploring lived experiences of racism, discrimination or exclusion — in arts venues, cultural institutions, or public spaces.
This work is part of our wider commitment to cultural care, creativity and justice. Your story will help:
Shape our Anti-Racism Front-of-House Training
Inform a public report grounded in anonymous contributions
Support collective calls for safety, accountability and radical change in the arts
Whether you’ve experienced this as an audience member, artist, collaborator, staff member, visitor or volunteer — or even if you haven’t — we welcome your reflections on what a safe space means to you.
Black Women’s Wellness
What if there was a centre of excellence focused on giving Black Women advice and guidance on how to improve their health and well-being? Let’s start with the ‘Black Women’s Wellness’ podcast, a one-stop shop for information, advice, community and support.