An event to celebrate International Women's Day is set to take place on March 8.
National Museums Liverpool is partnering with Merseyside Alliance for Race Equality for an event at District in the Baltic Triangle from 6 - 9pm.
The free event will have performances, a panel discussion about Black women artists in Liverpool and digital showcases by a variety of local artists.
The theme for International Women's Day this year is 'Break the Bias' - about a gender equal world, that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where difference is valued and celebrated.
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At the event there will be performances by vocal Liverpool artist Hayli Kincade, who has been performing nationally and internationally since the age of 12 and Sarah Levine, who in just over a year on the comedy circuit became a social media phenomenon amassing over six million views on Facebook and Instagram.
Organisers state due to the explicit nature of some of the comedy this is an over 15s event, and people aged 15-17 will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Performers will be part of the discussion about Black women artists in Liverpool.
Panel member Chantelle Lunt: a writer, public speaker, educator and entrepreneur, with a background in public services, including policing and children’s social care.
Chantelle told the ECHO: "We will talk about black women in the 21st century and what challenges we face in comparison to other women.
"Focusing on the experiences of black women is quite unique and we often face challenges in the workplace because of perceptions.
"The arts are a workplace and used as a form of expression for black women and we will look at what inspired the art and what it is like to be a black woman in the arts community.
"There are still lingering perceptions that black women are angry.
“Black women are still dying at a disproportionate rate to white women in childbirth. They’re five times more likely to die".
She added: "IWD is really important because women (in general) still face a number of challenges, in the workplace and at home.
"Women were often given all the child care responsibilities when locked down.
"They were expected to home school our children, somehow balance that with work commitments and still maintain part and full time work. A massive challenge".
Summuya Khader, panel member, is an artist working in a multiplicity of ways; illustration, drawing and print works that predominantly explore place and identity.
Mithila Ramagavigan of National Museums Liverpool said: "It’s also important to think about how we can better support each other going forward to build greater equality in the arts and culture sector and in society more widely”.
Rebecca Loy of NML said: "This IWD will celebrate one of the most statistically marginalised groups, which is black women.
"Its so important to shine a light on their rich contribution to our culture and society to raise awareness of the struggles faced for black women performers and importantly share knowledge on how to pave their way into the industry".
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrating-black-creatives-in-liverpool-for-iwd-tickets-264282926347
Visit https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ for information.
