Common Ties is an annual event celebrating and promoting Caribbean heritage and culture. At its core is honouring the continuing relevance and value of proverbs as a symbol of enduring wisdom and life guidance, as exemplified through the ‘Things Mama Used To Say’ gift cards. The proverbs are brought to life through stories of everyday people bringing about simple yet powerful transformations in their lives, inspired by the wisdom and humour woven into this distinct form of cultural expression.
A range of guest contributions, performances, and presentations entertain, enthuse, and enthrall, whilst also helping to reaffirm those “Common Ties” which bound together our parents, grandparents, and ancestors across nations and continents throughout history, and continue to serve us today.
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Housemates Returns: Before I Go
Follow Ajani, a young boy who tragically dies and gets stuck in limbo and forced to undergo overcoming…
Suzie Larke: Unseen
Logic-defying work by photographer Suzie Larke, who returns to our site with new images raising awareness and sparking…
Afrique en Cirque
Roll up, roll up for an indescribable display of acrobatics, artistry and Afro-jazz rhythms in a joyous circus…
Windrush Foundation – The Caribbean And The Second World War
Join us on 27th July 2024 from 4-6pm at the West Indian Association of Service Personnel for an…
Image of the Black at Tate Britain
Two hour unscripted tour of Tate Britain to reveal the Black presence in the collection from the sixteenth…
Hidden Histories & Archives
Inspired by Tavares Strachan’s exhibition, a panel of writers, curators and artists, chaired by Lisa Anderson, discuss bringing…
Kinetika Bloco Summer Showcase
Join us for a joyful, energetic spectacle of young people dancing and playing steel pans, brass, woodwind and…
Diane Abbott: A Woman Like Me
Diane Abbott, who made history as Britain’s first Black woman MP, talks to Afua Hirsch about her new…