It's been 7 years since the inception of We Are Stripes, and we are proud to say that we are still here and even more determined to help change the narrative.
Find out more about our journey in the article below. ๐๐พ
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On Wednesday 27th October 2021, weโll be speaking to some of the UKโs brightest talent as they take us down memory lane of their journey being Black British entrepreneurs and judge a pitching competition!
Purchase your ticket here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-in-โฆ
Last chance to book onto tomorrow's event at 4pm 'From Social Media to TV Screens' to hear from @bignarstie, @Remel_London, @Love4da_ink & @StevoTheMadMan on how they have gone from social media to TV stars! Book here bit.ly/2WopvlU.
If ethnic minorities are doing so well in schools, why are we still not excelling in our careers?
(Article behind a pay wall you can sign up for free to read) telegraph.co.uk/women/life/oโฆ
๐๐พโโ๏ธ In 2011, I was hired into my first junior role in tech @Groupon
๐ฉ๐พโ๐ป By 2020, I was headhunted into a VP role in a global tech company @Brandwatch
๐ค I achieved this progression in less than a decade, without ANY coding skills
๐ฎ How did I do it?
*a thread*
Reminder: Hiring a programme talent co-Ordinator to start in September full time role. Entry level role email me for JD: shannie.mears@theelephantroom.net tell your mates
๐ฃ @shoreditchth are hiring! ๐ข
They are looking for a creative, committed and passionate leader to deliver an inspiring cultural programme in a new role of Head of Cultural Programme!
Find out more & download an application pack ๐
shoreditchtownhall.com/aboutโฆ#artsjobs
๐ฃ Opportunity alert! A Productions, an animation house based in Bristol are looking for an Art Director to work on the CBeebies series JoJo & GranGran.
For more information and to apply, visit aproductions.co.uk/jobs
Todayโs #CULTUREANDI2021 guest is @Haydn_Corrodus (social media strategist, founder of @wearestripes and digital network tech champion for @aceagrams), discussing the cultural experiences that have shaped him. Read here: bit.ly/3sQaOTj
Got a thing for digital? IAB UK, the industry body for digital advertising, are looking for a Website Exe to join their team. Find out more about what IAB UK does and what they are looking for here: iabuk.com/careers#job#recruitment
๐ฅณ๐ Weโre excited to announce our partnership with @PayPal - who will be joining us on our mission to empower Black communities and SMBโs.
๐ธ Kicking off with a $50,000 award to Kwanda, which weโll be investing directly into empowering individuals, communities and businesses.