Images of Incoming: exclusion and belonging in Northern Ireland

Images of Incoming: exclusion and belonging in Northern Ireland by Allan LEONARD 8 March 2023 To coincide with International Women’s Day, the Linen Hall Library hosted an event showcasing a Photovoice project that involved over 70 women from Northern Ireland and Canada, expressing their sense of inclusion and exclusion in their new countries. Dr Federica … Continue reading Images of Incoming: exclusion and belonging in Northern Ireland

“Don’t see migrant community as ‘them and us’”: High Sheriff of Belfast

“Don’t see migrant community as ‘them and us’”: High Sheriff of Belfast by Allan LEONARD 6 March 2015 At a launch event for a photography exhibition at Belfast City Hall, the High Sheriff of Belfast, Councillor Gareth McKee, told the audience not to see the migrant community in Northern Ireland with a ‘them and us’ … Continue reading “Don’t see migrant community as ‘them and us’”: High Sheriff of Belfast

Jobs and freedom for Northern Ireland: MLK march 50th anniversary

Jobs and freedom for Northern Ireland: MLK march 50th anniversary by Allan LEONARD for Shared Future News 28 August 2013 Sponsored by the US Consulate Belfast, the Washington-Ireland Programme and Politics Plus, Chris Lyttle MLA hosted a remembrance event at Parliament Buildings for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, … Continue reading Jobs and freedom for Northern Ireland: MLK march 50th anniversary

What does ‘unite’ mean to you?

What does 'unite' mean to you? Culture Night Belfast by Allan LEONARD 15 October 2010 As part of Culture Night Belfast, which was supported by the Unite against Hate campaign, Moochin Photoman took some distinctive portrait photographs using a 'Through the Viewfinder' technique. I asked those who were photographed, "What does 'unite' mean to you?" … Continue reading What does ‘unite’ mean to you?

Young people discuss CSI at Stormont

Young people discuss CSI at Stormont by Allan LEONARD 27 September 2010 As part of the Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People, and in conjunction with the Unite Against Hate campaign, there was a day event at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, home of the Northern Ireland Assembly. In the Press Conference Suite the … Continue reading Young people discuss CSI at Stormont