KRIKKRAK
THE ART OF
CULTURAL
HERITAGE
Engaging Exhibitions
Educational Publications
Empowering Merchandise
Entertaining Theatre Productions
"THE ARTS AND EDUCATION ARE NEEDED MORE THAN EVER TO LEAD THE CHANGE FOR A MORE EQUITABLE SOCIETY"
- Mervyn Weir, Creative Director
The Murder of George Floyd has Changed Everything
The film which has been seen by millions, of a white police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd while he is in police custody, handcuffed and pleading for his life will be forever be seared into our collective memory.
“I cannot breathe” became the rallying cry for change. All around the world protests have taken place, statues have been pulled down, policing policies are been challenged and more people are now speaking out about the everyday racism they face.
Krik Krak has also published our own creative response to this seminal moment of modern times. This richly illustrated narrative, takes the reader on a poetic journey through a history of systemic racism that connects the Age of Discovery with the 21st century.
Award winning Film
An award-winning, powerful and thought-provoking film on the ‘Matter of Black Lives. During the “lockdown’ an international and intergenerational group of concerned citizens filmed themselves as they spoke the words from Mervyn Weir’s forthcoming. illustrated book: “I Can’t Breathe.”
"EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WE HAVE
TO CHANGE THE WORLD"
- Nelson Mandela
The Arts are a powerful way to tackle sensitive themes
Now more than ever, there is a need for fresh thinking and original approaches to educating our children and training our workforce. New resources are needed that will help create a society where everyone is valued, regardless of who they are. It is vital that we educate today’s citizens, but especially our children, with an accurate understanding of how colonial and imperialist racist actions have impacted the world we live in today. We cannot build a cohesive community without first breaking down the walls of ignorance that separate us.
The creative arts are a very helpful and engaging way of tackling culturally sensitive and emotive themes. Let’s take this opportunity to work together to make a difference.
The creative arts are a very helpful and engaging way of tackling culturally sensitive and emotive themes.
Lets take this opportunity to work together to make a difference.
"A PEOPLE WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR PAST HISTORY, ORIGIN AND CULTURE IS LIKE A TREE WITHOUT ROOTS"
- Marcus Garvey
Decolonise the Curriculum
Whatever activities we undertake, we are ultimately focused on celebrating black cultural heritage and tackling the implicit bias and institutionalised racism found in much of British life, especially the educational system. There is now a widespread call to decolonise the curriculum and we are committed to supporting and working with all those with a similar goal.
Children are the future
With our background, training and experience in edu-cation, and the arts, Krik Krak can bring cultural or heritage themes to life with impact and relevance. Specific outcomes of working with us, might be the creation of:
- Engaging Exhibitions
- Educational Publications
- Entertaining Theatre/Film Productions
- Empowering Design
"IF YOUR PLAN IS FOR ONE YEAR PLANT RICE. IF YOUR PLAN IS FOR TEN YEARS PLANT TREES. IF YOUR PLAN IS FOR A HUNDRED YEARS EDUCATE CHILDREN"
- Confucius
By Any Means Neccesary
Krik Kraks mission is to raise awareness, educate and celebrate cultural heritage and diversity through crea tive arts, and media. We do this by any means necessary.
We are message-driven and can create resources using the written or spoken word, publishing, exhibi-tions, stage productions, design, photography, film or training. If you’d like to explore a project, please feel to contact us.
"IF YOU WANT TO GO FAST GO ALONE, IF YOU WANT TO GO FAR, GO TOGETHER"
- African Proverb
We can accomplish more together
Krik Krak aims to inspire, inform and support change through our cultural productions and heritage delivery. within the framework of challenging racism
When we’re not doing our own proiects. we love to
ganisations who have similar values and aspirations
We believe we can accomblish more tocether.
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