Monday 4th October, 12.30pm – 6.00pm
Never Alone LDN: Speak It was a live, filmed event, featuring panel discussions, speeches, in conversations, workshops and more. The event welcomed bestselling author and culture journalist, Otegha Uwagba; award-winning social entrepreneur and youth leader, Amani Simpson; multi-award-winning international speaker, author and change agent, Hayley Mulenda; and and Grime MC Laughta, who featured in BBC Three’s, Galdem Sugar. Also involved was the LSE’s Dr Camilla Royle, in conversation with 19-year-old student, global YouthStrike4Climate campaign organiser and climate justice activist, Noga Levy-Rapoport. Plus many more.
The recording formed part of a film, broadcast at Rich Mix and online on World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10th October, as part of Never Alone LDN: See It.
Full event programme
12:30 – 12:45
Welcome and introduction
Peer Outreach Team
12:45 – 13:30
IN CONVERSATION
In conversation with Amani Simpson
How can we support young men to open up more and talk about how they are feeling?
13:45 – 14:45
PANEL DISCUSSION
How do we work to build a culture of tolerance, equality, and anti-discrimination in London to further our connections?
Chair: Otegha Uwagba
Panel members:
• Dr Sanah Ahsan
• Kelsea Delatango
• Jonas Andrew-Phillip
14:45 – 15:15
BREAK
15:15 – 15:30
LIVE PERFORMANCE BY LAUGHTA
Laughta is a rising star who grew up in London and started rapping in the UK Grime Scene. Born in Nigeria and of Lebanese descent.
Video coming soon!
15:30 – 16:15
PANEL DISCUSSION
How has the pandemic impacted feelings of loneliness and disconnect, and how can we rebuild connection?
Chair: Laughta
Panel members:
• Kate Samuelson
• Anmol Kaur Singh
• António Ferreira
16:30 – 17:10
IN CONVERSATION
In conversation with Hayley Mulenda
Hayley Mulenda
Angel Chineze Chizea
17:15 – 18:00
IN CONVERSATION
In conversation with Noga Levy-Rapoport
Are young people a lone voice in the face of climate change?
Chair: Dr Camilla Royle
Noga Levy-Rapoport
Kismet Meyon
18:00
CLOSING THANK YOU
Peer Outreach Team