Have you registered for #blackhistorysummit2025 yet? Guest speakers include Zita Holbourne, Lisa Williams and Rajvi Glasbrook with a unique cross-cultural musical collaboration between Ireland's Ritchie Remo and Kenyan singerNelson Ngotiek. Register today: bit.ly/nwmfsummit2025

BLACK HISTORY MONTH...October is always a busy one for us. The theme of #blackhistorymonth this year is 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride' ✊🏿. These are just some of the places you will find us throughout BHM, maybe we'll see you out and about!

The North West Anti-Racism Charter will be officially launched in Derry's Guildhall on October 7 between 11am and 1pm. We are so proud to be part of this amazing project and well done to everyone involved in making it happen. nwmf.org.uk/mayor-gives-...

We’re so excited for this weekend’s event! A day of sport and fun to celebrate the diversity that makes Derry so special. A free bus will leave Foyle Street at 10.25am on Saturday morning, returning around 2pm. Get on board and help show how diverse and inclusive our city can be!

We were in Belfast yesterday for a meeting with, among others, Joe Mulhall, Director of Research at Hope Not Hate. Amid current attempts to stir up anti-migrant and refugee feelings, Mr Mulhall shared his experience of how communities can work to counter hate and prejudice. A very useful meeting.

Have you checked out our #hiddenhistoryni exhibition yet? It is on display in Shantallow Library until September 30. You think you know your history? Think again! #heritagefund #blackhistory #librariesni #changingthenarritive

SAVE THE DATE...If you haven't done so yet, please register for our Black History Summit. We have an amazing line up of guest speakers and panellists. You won't want to miss it. 📍 Magee campus, Derry 📅 Friday, October 24 🕦 2-4pm

Derry will come to life tomorrow with the return of the One World Festival. If you are looking for something to do a Sunday afternoon, here you go! The best thing? It's all FREE!! 📅 1-4pm 📍 Bishop Street www.derrystrabane.com/subsites/one...

ANTI-RACISM CHARTER...We are really looking forward to the official launch of the Anti-Racism Charter and we are immensely proud to be involved in it. Join us on October 7, be part of something special. 📍 Guildhall, Derry 📅 October 7 🕦 11am to 1pm

DUP MLA Edwin Poots wrote on social media recently that Belfast has the second highest number of asylum seekers in the UK. As we have seen so often, the claim was factually incorrect. Very factually incorrect. Those in power need to do better because facts matter. factcheckni.org/articles/imm...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS...On September 23 the Museum of Free Derry will host the launch of a new 'Know Your Rights to Protest' guide. Link to register for the event can be found here:

BACK TO SCHOOL...This coming Monday we have Catherine from the Education Authority joining us to assist with any back to school issues parents might be encountering. Feel free to drop in.

An important event coming up on Tuesday for those hoping to get on the employment ladder... هناك حدث هام سيقام يوم الثلاثاء لأولئك الذين يأملون في بدء مسيرتهم المهنية... یک رویداد مهم روز سهشنبه برای کسانی که امیدوارند بر نردبان استخدامی قرار بگیرند...

Foyle Jobs and Benefits Office is holding a series of workshops and events aimed at assisting people with a range of issues including employment and childcare costs. You can read about them here: nwmf.org.uk/jobs-and-ben...

A great opportunity for our female members to get out and get active! فرصة رائعة لأعضائنا من النساء للخروج والنشاط! یک فرصت بزرگ برای اعضای زن ما برای خارج شدن و فعال بودن!

Our Board member Beverly Simpson explaining how race attacks don't just impact the few, they have real world consequences for us all.

MAKE SOME NOISE...Campaign group RISE for Palestine is calling on Derry to send out a 'roar of resistance' this weekend on behalf of the population of Gaza. (Note: This article first appeared in the Derry News).

Saturday, August 9, 1pm. Ten Square Hotel, Belfast. Say no to racism. Stand up to far-right.

Our response to the Race and Ethnicity Plan, launched yesterday by Police Service of Northern Ireland Chief Constable John Boutcher.

Our thoughts are with all those lost in this terrible tragedy. And we also pray for the Yemeni and Ethiopian communities here in Northern Ireland who will be grieving the loss of so many fellow countrymen, women and children.

BODY AND MIND...This Saturday and Sunday at Ebrington, free yoga, plunge pools, meditation and more - all you need to breathe new life into your body and your soul!

KICK THE HABIT...This Monday from 11am to 2pm we have Danielle from the Western Trust here with advice on how to stop smoking. This is a drop-in session and everyone is welcome.

Best wishes to our friend Takura Makoni ahead of his talk in the Market Place, Armagh, on Monday July 28. Tickets are £10. If you want to hear someone speak with knowledge and passion about the definitions of integration, get along to this. visitarmagh.com/2025-07-29t094..

WELL DONE ALBORZ...We love this story of our member Alborz Nobakht who used his artistic talents to brighten up Ballywillan Presbyterian Church. Like most people seeking asylum here, Alborz wanted to pay his way. What a lovely way to do so! #AsylumIsAHumanRight nwmf.org.uk/artist-albor...

DON'T FORGET...🙂 #familyfunday #facepainting #freebarbecue #circustricks #community #inclusive #comingtogether

This is a great opportunity for some of our younger members: BFI Film Academy at Derry's Nerve Centre is open for applications from 18-25 year olds interested in learning more about screenwriting. PROGRAMME IS FREE AND ON AT NERVE CENTRE FROM 19-25 JULY. APPLY NOW: nervecentre.org/whats-on/bfi...

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If we can find one sliver of light then it was that these were mannequins, unlike in Ballymena recently. Who can forget the chilling comment as a house was targeted: “If they’re local, they need out. If they’re not local, let them f****** stay there.”

HOUSING DEMO IN DUBLIN...Don't forget, all roads lead to Dublin this Saturday (July 5). Join the All-Island Housing Demo. Contact CATU to secure a seat on the bus from Derry. Register here: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...

TUNING UP...It's almost time! Tomorrow evening Sandino's will Rock Against Racism. Show up, show support, show the far right that they and their poisonous rhetoric are are not welcome in our city!!

ROCK AGAINST RACISM...Music fans in Derry are in for a treat this week as Sean McKenna, formerly of the Mary Wallopers, headlines an incredible line-up of national and local talent in the cause of anti-racism.

Fancy learning a cúpla focal? We have Conradh na Gaeilge joining us tomorrow from 12-2pm. Everyone is welcome, just come along at the alloted time. It would be lovely to see you!!

HOUSING DEMO...All roads lead to Dublin this Saturday (July 5). Join the All-Island Housing Demo. Contact CATU to secure a seat on the bus from Derry. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

In case you missed it, our newsletter for April to June is out. You can download it here: nwmf.org.uk/wp-content/u...

READY TO ROCK...This is going to be a loud, fantastic night of music and camaraderie. On July 3 show up, show support, say NO to racism💪

FAMILY FUN DAY...If you are looking for something to do this weekend, there is a family fun day at Ebrington tomorrow from 1-5pm. It's free of charge and there's plenty going on🙂 .

RALLY FOR PALESTINE...A rally will be held in Derry this evening in protest at the British Government’s plan to ban the campaign group Palestine Action. nwmf.org.uk/rally-this-e...

Due to staff matters, we are closed tomorrow.

SUMMER SUN...Registrations for our Summer Club are filling up! We do still have a few places left so if you haven't signed up, get it done today. Scan this QR code and it will take you to the all-important link...

Tomorrow at 2pm. Let's turn Shipquay Street red for Gaza!

SUMMER SUN...Spaces on our annual Summer Club are filling up fast! Thank you to everyone who has registered so far. And if you haven't done so, you better get moving! Here is the all important link...

AND HERE WE ARE...Tomorrow marks the start of Refugee Week, the theme this year being 'Community as a Superpower'. We will be in the Guildhall tomorrow morning if you want to call for a chat. And on Wednesday we have our Open Day. Come in and see what we do at NWMF. It's going to be busy!

We have this lovely food-themed workshop with Sue Morris coming up on Tuesday as part of our Refugee Week programme. Call in, we'd love to hear about your favourite dishes and what part food plays in your world.

Thank you to everyone who responded to part one of our myth busting leaflet. Here is part two, again full of facts, not the half-truths and outright lies that percolate so freely online. #hearthetruth

We're always getting asked about our English classes. As of today, this is the updated schedule. There is literally a session every day. Thank you to all our tutors, you make this stuff happen, not us.

As we move towards Refugee Week, we felt it important to come up with a document that addresses many of the myths circulating out there regarding refugees and those seeking asylum. This is part one of our 'Myth Busting Leaflet'. You can read part two tomorrow evening at 7pm. #hearthetruth

This rally is taking place next Saturday (not tomorrow). If you can get along to it, please do. We need you out there!

An RTÉ television report chronicling the journey of six Ethiopian men who fled famine and ended up in Derry has resurfaced. The clip, broadcast 40 years ago today (June 11 1985), includes a heart-warming interview with Mark Durkan Sr of the SDLP. nwmf.org.uk/footage-resu...

MARVELLOUS THINGS...We had Maeve Leahy and some of the Sole Purpose Productions 'Songs Without Borders' singers with us today. A lovely way to chase out those Monday blues!