Now in its third successful year, the Pass the Mic National Gathering is back!
A day of inspiration, solidarity, and sisterhood. The purpose of the National Gathering is to create space for us to grow together and crucially, to have discussion on challenging and changing media and influencing in Scotland.
Women of colour are disproportionately harmed by culture war media content and ineffective policy decisions, yet their voices and expertise are rarely included in influencing change. We are talked about, rather than talked to. At this event we come together to push for change.
There will be workshops, keynotes speeches, panels and a meet the media session. Tickets are limited and are likely to go quickly – so get registered today
Speakers include:
Dr. Joanna Abeyie – Author, Equality and inclusion consultant, and former head of creative diversity at the BBC
Yassmin Abdel-Magied – Sudanese diaspora writer, broadcaster, and award-winning social advocate, a globally sought-after speaker and advisor on social justice issues and inclusive leadership.
Zara Janjua – Award-winning TV, radio & podcast presenter, writer and producer. Finalist of “Women of the Future” award.
Talat Yaqoob – Founder of Pass the Mic, award-winning campaigner and writer, and consultant and adviser across equalities and social justice policy.
Assa Samaké-Roman– Scottish and French journalist, columnists in the National newspaper, and media commentator
Uzma Mir– Radio and television director, producer and executive producer and former columist providing skills on article writing
Hannah Bardell– Former MP, consultant, and media commentator providing a news interview skills workshop
and more speakers to be announced!
Tickets are limited and are likely to go quickly – so get registered today