Join us for the first Black & Brilliant, an inspiring online celebration of Black LGBTQIA+ artists and creativesaking place on 22 July, 12:30pm to 1:30pm BST (online)
Part of Bring It to the Kitchen Table, a new conversation series created in collaboration with Bleecker, this event shines a spotlight on the incredible talent within the UK's Black LGBTQIA+ community.
From visual artists and writers to performers, designers, and multidisciplinary creatives, Black & Brilliant is a space to discover emerging voices, celebrate established talent, and explore the stories, ideas, and experiences shaping contemporary Black queer culture.
Artists Carmen London, Nate and Vinay Jobanputra will be in conversation with host Sho Sho, Head of Entertainment, Stages and Programming at UK Black Pride.There will also be an opening welcome from Lady Phyll, Co Founder and CEO of UK Black Pride.
Sign up for free. Online event link will be sent after booking.
About Bleecker
Bleecker believes that great food brings people together. Through its Bring It to the Kitchen Table series, Bleecker creates welcoming spaces conversations that celebrate community, culture, and the people shaping them. In partnership with UK Black Pride, this series brings together inspiring voices to share stories, spark dialogue, and build connections around issues that matter.
Bleecker Burger is a queer-owned business founded by Zan Kaufman, a former New York corporate lawyer who swapped boardrooms for burgers. After moving to London in 2012, she launched Bleecker as a food truck, bringing her passion for craft burgers to the streets of the city. Today, Bleecker has grown to operate food trucks across eight locations in London and has earned critical acclaim, including being named National Burger of the Year 2024.
Known for their rare-breed, grass-fed UK beef, scratch-made sauces, and perfectly toasted buns, Bleecker continues to put care, flavour, and community at the heart of everything they do.