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A time was had @toniadaleycampbell 😂🔥🎶

Thank you @mslaurynhill

#diasporacalling #diasporacallingtour #diaspora #isaacparis #fyp

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Great session 4, I really enjoyed discussing the difference between fact and opinion 💬

I gained a sound understanding of how to identify unconscious bias, which I will apply during future community interviews throughout the project. 🗣️🧡

Genesis Sun are proud to be delivering this project in partnership with @jtojustice, supported by @heritagefunduk and The Hibbert Trust.

Huge thanks to @kmdbrumtown and @Kupidval creatively capturing and supporting the journey so far, to @tania.aubee for expertly leading the session and group discussions and to @therealpari5 for sharing your voice and experiences. 🙌🏾

#BlackCountryRootsAndRealities #GenesisSun #HeritageMatters #CreativeYouth #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

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When I step in… 🚶🏾

Shot by - @1709productions_ 📸

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Rayritess creatively shares the importance of mentoring to support personal development 💪🏾

Check out this video to see how Genesis Sun can help you find your mentor 💬📈

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A great morning delivering Rhythm & Roots at @tdms.evesham on 19th April 🎶✨

Students explored how music shapes identity, culture and heritage through engaging and interactive activities and a bespoke Black History Month feature, ending with a special performance from Isaac Paris, which had the room buzzing.

Two engaging sessions, fantastic energy, and inspiring young minds through history, music and culture. 🙌🏾

Do you work for a school or know one that would benefit from an assembly that unpacks ideas in a powerful way?

Visit https://genesissun.co.uk/
and contact Genesis Sun to find out more.

#GenesisSun #RhythmAndRoots #MusicAndIdentity #SchoolEngagement #YouthVoice

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A real pleasure to visit the Students at Haybridge High School & Sixth Form 5th Feb 🗓️

We had a wonderful time & hope everyone left knowing a little bit more about Black History, Music, & Culture 🙏🏾📚🎶

#blackhistorymonth❤️🖤💚 #genesissun #blackhistorymatters #isaacparis #haybridgehighschool

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£126,000 funding awarded for social history project

Since starting Genesis Sun, young people have consistently told us they want to see their histories, stories and lived experiences reflected more positively in education, communities and in the narratives that shape how they see themselves.

I’m therefore incredibly proud to share that Genesis Sun’s passion to address our communities wishes has been recognised with £121k funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, alongside £5k from The Hibbert Trust, to bring this vision to life. The project will be delivered in partnership with charity Journey to Justice, continuing to build on a strong relationship developed through the Young Lives, Young Futures project in 2025.

From January 2026 to February 2027, we will deliver Black Country Roots and Realities, a 15-month project training young people to be oral historians, building life skills, confidence, creativity and preserving the stories of African, Caribbean and mixed heritage community members in the Black Country, West Midlands. These stories will be archived with Wolverhampton City Archives, ensuring they are preserved for future generations.

We’re deeply grateful to our funders for recognising the importance of this work, and to our partners, volunteers and collaborators who will help bring it to life. A special thank you to Jump Exposure for the fabulous project identity and website page, and to Isaac Paris and Shardae, whose music became the soundtrack that kept me inspired and focused throughout the application journey.

Check out more about the project here on the Genesis Sun website:
https://genesissun.co.uk/rootsandrealities/

More to come soon, I’d love to hear your thoughts as the project unfolds.

#NationalLotteryHeritageFund #GenesisSun #CommunityHeritage #YouthVoice
#BlackCountry OralHistory JourneyToJustice

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These memories popped up the other day and made us smile.

Good times, good food, great vibes and even better company 🥰

Big thanks to Turtle Bay for looking after us so well! 🫶🏾

#GoodVibesOnly #MemoryLane #GoodTimes #FoodLovers #TurtleBay #IslandVibes #FriendsAndFood #FeelGoodMoments #ThrowbackFeels #GreatCompany #InspireBrighterFutures #GenesisSun

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An amazing day at the Stourbridge Glass Museum following our Artistry Ascension event with guest speaker @Christopher Day. 🗣️🎨

A huge thank you to @AllisterMalcolm, who generously invited the drawing competition winner @Lydia along with the runners-up and Genesis Sun Founder & CEO @DianeSpence, for a special VIP experience at the glass museum.

It was an inspiring and memorable day. Thank you to the award-winning Stourbridge Glass Museum and Allister Malcolm for your warmth, generosity and kindness. ✨

A fabulous day out for all 🙌🏾 💯

Check out the pieces we made on the day 🤩🧡🙌🏾

#GenesisSun #AscensionEvents #StourbridgeGlass #GlassMuseum #ArtAndInspiration #CreativeYouth #ArtistryEvent #CommunityCreatives #YoungArtists #AllisterMalcolm #ChristopherDay #ArtExperience #InspiringTheNextGeneration #VIPDay #ArtsCommunity
#InspireBrighterFutures

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Highlights from the Young Lives, Young Futures Parliamentary Reception ✨✨

Swipe for live performance of We Need Change 🗣️🎶

A few special moments from our unforgettable visit to the House of Lords for the Young Lives, Young Futures parliamentary reception.
Such a rare and powerful opportunity for Young Lives United and the research group, shaped by Genesis Sun and Journey to Justice to get the chance to share their experiences, speak truth to power and inspire change. ✨

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🌟 An unforgettable day at the House of Lords! 🌟

Yesterday, we had the honour of joining a Parliamentary reception at the House of Lords with our young community as part of the Young Lives, Young Futures (YLYF) project.

Through our Genesis Sun and Journey to Justice partnership, our young researchers—contributors to the six-year study led by King’s College London and the Edge Foundation—shared their voices in parliament. The event, led by Professor Sharon Gewirtz and Rana Khazbak, brought together policymakers, educators and advocates to discuss the study’s findings.

🎶 Coinciding with the event, our group Young Lives United (Isaac, Maureena, Jemima & Damaris) released “We Need Change,” a powerful song expressing young people’s hopes for a fairer education system. They performed it live at the reception to an inspired and enthusiastic audience.

It was a proud moment to stand alongside our young community, partners, and friends from Genesis Sun, Journey to Justice, CareerSpace, and beyond. Huge thanks to Martin for organising a cultural tour afterwards—ending the day perfectly.

💫 We’re so grateful to Young Lives, Young Futures for their support and belief in our work. This day truly celebrated collaboration, creativity and youth empowerment.

📘 Explore the YLYF research here: https://www.ylyf.co.uk/

🎧 Listen to “We Need Change” on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eAJbkfKr or search Young Lives United on your favourite streaming platform — and please share!

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🌟 A proud moment for Genesis Sun! 🌟

We’re thrilled to be shaping the future of education — right in the heart of Parliament. After months of dedication and teamwork, the Young Lives, Young Futures project is heading to the House of Lords on 12th November, in partnership with King’s College London, the Edge Foundation, and Journey to Justice (JtoJ).

It’s a true honour to accompany our incredible young people to a private reception, joined by Martin Spafford, Tania Aubeelack, Pat Boyer (JtoJ), Andy Holmes (CareerSpace), Bal Lola, and the wonderful Duncan R. Moore, whose introduction helped bring Genesis Sun into this vital initiative.

Our young community will be sharing their stories, perspectives, and lived experiences — contributing directly to discussions that aim to make education fairer and more inclusive for all.

A personal highlight will be the performance of “We Need Change” 🎶 by Young Lives United, their original song written during the project and officially releasing that very day — a powerful anthem for the change young people want to see.

This moment is all about empowering youth voices and inspiring transformation where it truly matters 💫 — let’s celebrate their amazing achievements together! 👏🏾

#YoungLivesYoungFutures #GenesisSun #YouthVoice #Education #HouseOfLords #Partnership #WeNeedChange #Inspiration #YoungLivesUnited

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