{"id":2249,"date":"2026-09-29T12:52:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T12:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridgeblackstudies.com\/?page_id=2249"},"modified":"2026-09-29T14:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T14:09:08","slug":"projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bridgeblackstudies.com\/?page_id=2249","title":{"rendered":"Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row up_bg_fix=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790686470828{background-image: url(https:\/\/bridgeblackstudies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Header222.jpg?id=2163) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; up_overlay_row=&#8221;#c18825&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Projects&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:220px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:220px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;90px&#8221; emsmh=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1419509173508{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">BRIDGE develops research, education and community programmes that translate Black Studies into practical action. Our projects are collaborative, internationally connected and shaped by the knowledge and priorities of the communities involved.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790681965906{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #6e7634 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row up_overlay_row=&#8221;#6e7634&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790689004423{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1419509173508 \">\n<div class=\"vc_container\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1790681428619\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Work with us<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">We welcome conversations with communities, educators, researchers, funders and organisations interested in Black Studies, racial justice, community-engaged research and international collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Whether you would like to commission a programme, contribute to our curriculum development, participate in our research or explore a partnership, we would be pleased to hear from you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>[Contact BRIDGE] info@bridgeblackstudies.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790689760623{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790689810342{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2136&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#215;250&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Roots of Joy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Status:<\/span> Current partnership<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2261&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#215;250&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Global Black Studies Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Status:<\/span> In Development<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2135&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#215;250&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Listening and Co-design Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Status:<\/span> Initial Development<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2133&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#215;250&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Convention of African People: Global Black Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Status:<\/span> Planned for May 2027<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2134&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#215;250&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Introduction to Black Studies: Prisoners Education Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Status:<\/span> Current partnership<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row up_bg_fix=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790690124454{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #2d3d25 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; up_overlay_row=&#8221;#9a2916&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Roots of Joy&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790690222815{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">BRIDGE is a partner in Roots of Joy, a multi-year international initiative focused on Black youth wellbeing, belonging, liberation and community power.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The wider programme aims to engage approximately 3000 young people through education, research, creative practice and community-led activity. BRIDGE\u2019s contribution centres Black Studies as a resource through which young people can explore identity, history, power, resistance and their connections to the wider Black diaspora.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Our work includes contributing to the development of a School for Liberation and Community Power, creating accessible political education and supporting the development of a Global Black Studies curriculum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>BRIDGE\u2019s contribution:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Black Studies curriculum development<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Political and community education<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Participatory work with young people<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">International speakers and learning exchanges<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Community-engaged research<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Evaluation and shared learning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row up_bg_fix=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790690339734{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #2d3d25 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; up_overlay_row=&#8221;#2d3d25&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Global Black Studies Curriculum&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790690287168{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">BRIDGE is developing a Global Black Studies curriculum connecting Black histories, ideas, cultures and movements across Britain, Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas and the wider diaspora.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The curriculum will be developed collaboratively with young people, educators, parents, community organisations and international partners. It will be adaptable for use in schools, universities, community settings, youth programmes and online learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Rather than presenting Black Studies as a fixed body of information, the curriculum will encourage critical thinking, dialogue, creativity and action. It will connect global knowledge with the lived experiences and questions of the people using it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Development will include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">consultation with young people, parents and educators;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">surveys and online focus groups;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">curriculum-development workshops;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">international academic and community partnerships;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">pilot learning activities;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">accessible teaching and digital resources; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">evaluation and continuing improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">This work is guided by Liberation Engagement and the ICEPAR framework, ensuring that participation, accountability, intersectionality, reflexivity and care are embedded throughout the process.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row up_bg_fix=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790690929022{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #000000 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; up_overlay_row=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Black Studies Listening and Co-design Programme&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790690685887{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Before finalising our educational content, BRIDGE will undertake a listening and co-design programme to understand what different communities want and need from Black Studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">We plan to invite young people, students, parents, educators and community practitioners to share their views through a survey and a series of online focus groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The consultation will explore:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">the Black Studies topics people most want to encounter;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">gaps in existing educational provision;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">preferred ways of learning;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">the needs of different age groups and communities;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">interest in digital and face-to-face programmes; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">priorities for future events and international activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The findings will directly inform BRIDGE\u2019s curriculum, programmes and educational resources. We will also share what we learn with participating communities.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row up_bg_fix=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790690917030{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #c18825 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; up_overlay_row=&#8221;#c18825&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Convention of African People: Global Black Studies&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790690742303{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">BRIDGE is developing a Global Black Studies gathering in Ghana bringing together educators, scholars, community practitioners and cultural leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The gathering will combine keynote contributions, facilitated discussions and collaborative curriculum-development activities. It will provide an opportunity to explore how Global Black Studies can connect knowledge across countries while remaining grounded in local histories, cultures and community priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The programme is expected to include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">keynote speakers;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Global Black Studies conversations;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">curriculum co-design workshops;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">youth and educator engagement;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">cultural learning activities; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">the development of new international partnerships.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Further information will be published as the programme and partnerships are confirmed.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row up_bg_fix=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790690903687{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #6e7634 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; up_overlay_row=&#8221;#6e7634&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Introduction to Black Studies: Prisoners Education Programme&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790690815375{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">BRIDGE delivers an Introduction to Black Studies course for people in prison, creating access to Black Studies within a setting where opportunities for culturally relevant education can be limited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The course is delivered in partnership with the <a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/prisonerseducation.org.uk\/\">Prisoners&#8217; Education Trust,<\/a> who will fund places for eligible prisoners. To find out more details and see all the course the Prisoners Education Trust offers download their <a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/prisonerseducation.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Prisoners-Education-Trust-%E2%80%93-Course-Prospectus-2026%E2%80%932027.pdf\">prospectus<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The course introduces participants to key Black Studies ideas, histories and debates. It encourages learners to connect academic knowledge with questions of identity, power, society and lived experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Participants undertake structured learning and assessment, supported by experienced Black Studies educators and specialist BRIDGE Associates. The programme is designed to promote critical thinking, reflection and meaningful engagement with Black intellectual traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">BRIDGE is currently delivering the course through commissioned places and will use learning from the initial delivery to inform its future development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Programme activities include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">accessible Black Studies teaching;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">guided learning materials;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">reflective and assessed work;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">individual assessment and feedback; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">evaluation to support future improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column][modo_separator sepopt=&#8221;shape&#8221; sepshape=&#8221;trianglex&#8221; shapecol=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; shapecolb=&#8221;#9a2916&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790680474553{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #9a2916 !important;}&#8221; font_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>BRIDGE Mission<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bounceIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790682997411{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Research. Education. Community. 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Our projects are collaborative, internationally connected and shaped by the knowledge and priorities of the communities involved. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790681965906{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #6e7634 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row up_overlay_row=&#8221;#6e7634&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1790689004423{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;] Work with us We welcome conversations with communities, educators, researchers, funders and organisations interested in Black Studies, racial justice, community-engaged research and international collaboration. 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