Mix-d: Manchester & Trafford. Youth Conference
Students from Manchester got together to discuss issues related to their mix-d race identity.
Past Activities
Explore some of our highlights below:
We hosted both the UK's first mixed-race youth regional and national conferences and put together the Mix-d: uk photobook and gallery exhibition on mixed-race identity.
1st National Mixed-Race Conference in Manchester
We made history. The First National Mixed-Race Conference in the Uk.
Mix-d: uk. A look at Mixed-Race Identities
A look at mixed-race identitiy...on their own terms.
We held the UK's first mixed-race model contest in 2010 - Mix-d: Face with repeated success in 2011.
Mix-d: Face 2010
Putting on the Ritz - Malcolm Evans comments on the Mix-d: fashion show illustrated with photos of our winners (Florence Cassidy & Graham Scaif) on their first shoot.
Mix-d: Face 2011
Mix-d: Blogger. Nikki Lennon tells us why there is a need for a contest like Mix-d: Face.
We've developed a good practice guide for further education colleges and collaborated with nine local authorities across the UK.
Bringing the Mix-d: experience to Leicester college
A Good Practice Guide to Meeting the Needs of Mixed Heritage Students in Further Education.
Black History Month in Manchester 2010
Black history month is always a busy time for Mix-d:
Mix-d: Walsall 2010
Mix-d: Walsall 2010 gave over 50 students from year 8, 9 and 10 from Walsall an opportunity to talk openly and honestly about the topic of mixed-race; without judgement.
Mix-d: Barnet. Youth Conference
Mix-d: conference in Barnet. ...check out the pictures and conference report.
Mix-d: Leicester. Facilitator training
Young people lead youth workshops at mix-d conference.
Mix-d: Nottinghamshire. Youth Conference
Students from Nottinghamshire have their say on mixed-race identity.
Mix-d: Nottingham. Facilitator Training
Mix-d race youth lead student workshops.
Young peoples ideas session in Burton
Young people in Burton-on-trent develop their own mix-d race workshops.
Mix-d: Birmingham. Youth Conference
Students from Birmingham got together to discuss issues related to their mix-d race identity.
Mix-d: Radio Package. Stretford Grammar Students.
Stretford Grammer students created a radio audio package for the Imperial War Museum North.
We developed the Mix-d: concept and presented it to the European Commission and organisations in the USA.
Taking the ‘E’ out of Mixed
When we first developed the ‘Mix-d:’ concept back in 2007 our aim was to create a logo which was strong, unique, and favourable. At the same time it was important to establish a brand symbol which could stand alone and represent mixed-race experiences.
Joys of travel – an inspirational trip to LA
After attending the Mixed Roots festival over the weekend, I sat in my hotel room in Downtown LA thinking what will I bring back to the UK and how has this trip enlightened me about the Mix-d: USA experience.
Mix-d: at the European Commission.
Taking mixed-race issues to Europe with Metis De France