Charity Event: An Evening Celebrating Women of Colour: Poetry Performers & Open Mic Night (raising money for Kings Heath Action for Refugees)

Black Girls Bookshelf (@blackgirlsbookshelf) and the Women Who Redefine Colour Bookclub (@w.r.cbookclub) are pleased to host an evening celebrating women of colour at The Heath Bookshop.

This event is being held to raise money for Kings Heath Action for Refugees and the hosts are pleased to welcome Charnjit Gill and Tamanna Abdul-Karim as lead poets for the evening! There will be an opportunity for poets and performers to take part in an 'open mic' to showcase your skills. This will be on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested in this, please email wrcbookclub@gmail.com or bgbookshelf@gmail.com by Friday August 15th to request your space. There will also be a panel discussion with the performers, so come with your questions ready! 

Tickets are £5, and ALL money from ticket sales will go to Kings Heath Action for Refugees. Kings Heath Action for Refugees is a not-for-profit charitable organisation working with local individuals, groups and schools to help refugees. They deliver a range of community fundraising events, and promote awareness, befriending, support and solidarity for refugees and asylum seekers living in Birmingham and the Black Country and those seeking safe passage across Europe. Tickets are limited and are available now, get them while you can!

MEET THE POETS… 

Charnjit Gill 

Charnjit has an MA in Creative Writing and a BA in English Literature & Creative Writing. She has been writing and performing for a decade. Her work has been published in 12 poetry journals including: London Spoken Word Anthology 2015-2016 by Gug Press, Typishly, Minerva Rising Press, From Whispers to Roars, KYSO Flash, Ghost City Press, San Fedele Press, Starfeather Publishing, Poets Choice, the Road to Nowhere, DominAsian magazine and Brownies Verse. She was one of winners of the Art Fund Prize 2023 where her poem ‘Triggered’ was displayed on billboards throughout the UK. Last year her debut play ‘Good Mourning’ was showcased with a 4 star review. She has published 3 poetry collections with Atmosphere Press- Impression, For the Moment and most recently Pray Tell. 

Tamanna Abdul-Karim 

Tamanna Abdul-Karim is a mother, teacher, and poet whose work explores the complexities of identity, culture, and, more recently, the nuances of grief. Her poetry is rooted in personal reflection and lived experience, offering a voice that is both intimate and resonant. Through her writing and teaching, she creates spaces for dialogue, understanding, and healing.