Milk Honey Bees

Sat Mar 18 2023 at 04:00 pm to 04:45 pm

Deptford Lounge | London

Deptford Literature Festival
Publisher/HostDeptford Literature Festival
Milk Honey Bees
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Join Ebinehita and authors from Girlhood Unfiltered for an intimate creative workshop. For young Black women aged 14+. BSL interpreted.
About this Event

Join Ebinehita Iyere alongside authors of Girlhood Unfiltered for an intimate creative workshop!  Ebinehita is the founder of Milk Honey Bees – a creative and expressive safe space for young Black women and girls to put H.E.R (Healing, Empowerment and Resilience) first. It’s more than just an organisation: it’s a sisterhood, a family. Their essay collection Girlhood Unfiltered reflects on the multifaceted experience of Black girlhood.

Ebinehita will be asking what H.E.R. means in an interactive talking workshop. Ask questions, share and hear stories, and be a part of this empowering collective.

For young Black women aged 14 and above.

In collaboration with Round Table Books.


About Ebinehita Iyere

Ebinehita Iyere is the founder of Milk Honey Bees – a creative and expressive safe space for young Black women and girls to put H.E.R (Healing, Empowerment and Resilience) first. It’s more than just an organ isation: it’s a sisterhood, a family. Their essay collection Girlhood Unfiltered, reflecting on the multifaceted experience of Black girlhood, is out now. Ebinehita is a passionate public speaker, mentor and advocate for young people across London. She works as a Therapeutic Youth Practitioner, supporting the emotional needs of young people in the community, especially those affected by the education and youth justice system. She is currently completing her PhD on the complexities and flaws in the education system as per the experiences of Black teenagers.

Other Useful Information about this event and Deptford Literature Festival
What access provision is available at this event?

• All our in-person events will be BSL Interpreted, including this one.

• This event is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets.

• Deptford Lounge has Changing Place facilities, an induction loop and assistance dogs are welcome. For more information: deptfordlounge.org.uk/access

• A quiet space is available during the day at Deptford Lounge, in the Music Room, on the first floor.

• If you require additional access provision in order to attend or take part in the Festival, for example larger print handouts at workshops, or a Scribe, please get in touch before the Festival day at: [email protected]

• If you require assistance on the Festival day itself, please come to the Festival Hub in the foyer of Deptford Lounge where we will be happy to help you.


COVID-19

• We encourage anyone displaying Covid-like symptoms not to attend the Festival and we encourage attendees aged 16+ (unless exempt) to consider wearing a mask as some of our artists and audiences may be vulnerable.

• Masks will be available at the Festival Hub in Deptford Lounge. There will be hand sanitiser and air filters for events and workshops in the following spaces at Deptford Lounge: Main Hall, Room 1, Room 2, Room 3 and the Studio.

• You can see the full Deptford Literature Festival COVID-19 protocols here: spreadtheword.org.uk/deptford-literature-festival-covid-19-protocols/


Free tickets

• This event is free to you, and we ask that as far as possible by booking a place you commit to attending, as places are limited. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so someone else can come along. There are instructions on how to do that here

• If you would like to support the future of Deptford Literature Festival, run by charity Spread the Word, you can donate here: totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/deptfordlitfest


About Deptford Literature Festival

Deptford Literature Festival takes place on Saturday 18 March 2023 and celebrates the diversity and creativity of Deptford and Lewisham through words, stories and performance. It is run by Spread the Word, and funded by Arts Council England. You can find out more about Deptford Literature Festival at: www.deptfordlitfest.com


Image at the top of the page description: The event image has a light teal green background with black text reading ‘DEPTFORD LITERATURE FESTIVAL’ in a bold font at the top left corner. There are pink and yellow graphics, including a cloud, decorating the photo. On the left there is a circular image of Ebinehita Iyere, a black woman who turns over her shoulder and smiles. She has long, dark braided hair and wears gold pendant earrings. She wears a bright orange blazer. The background behind her is marbled pale grey. To the right of the circular image of Ebinehita is a rectangular image of a book cover for GIRLHOOD UNFILTERED. The title is in bright pink and has a neon green background, floating with graphics of different objects such as earrings, a toothbrush, and makeup. On the bottom left corner are the words 'I AM ENOUGH’ written like a note. At the bottom right of the main event image is a text description of the event which reads: Milk Honey Bees with Ebinehita Iyere Saturday 18 March 2023 4.00 - 4.45pm @ Deptford Lounge

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

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