Takeover: We Are Here Scotland
We Are Here Scotland work in solidarity with Black and Global Majority communities to help create spaces and opportunities across Scotland’s creative industries. In this takeover, hosted by Arusa Qureshi, emerging poets Pepita Mwanga, Chisom Okoronkwo, and ACE V!S!ON take to the stage for a showcase of soul-stirring poetry and music.
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