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Festival of Collective Liberation
About FOCL
For us, by us
Since 2024, Black Lives Matter UK has brought together an annual steering board of Black activists, thinkers and cultural producers from across Britain to develop and help deliver our Festival of Collective Liberation. For two consecutive years, we've gathered 800+ people at Friends House to learn, strategise and build new pathways for liberation.
Our festival is designed as a collaborative space for Black creatives and organisers. Through partnerships with grassroots organisations, community groups and artists, we centre capacity building and skill-shares in our programming to create enduring networks beyond each event.
