We Are Curiosity UnLtd
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We are Curiosity UnLtd. Proudly born, bred, and based in Bristol, we are an award-winning think-and-do tank. We conspire with corporate, civic, and community changemakers to co-create adventures in racial equity and social justice. We aspire to transform Bristol from the 7th worst into the best place to live in the UK for People of Colour.
Our services range from communications and community engagement to change management consultancy and research. Through our flagship campaign Bristol Bus Boycott 360, we are co-creating 360 ways to honour the three 60th anniversaries linked to the UK's most successful, black-led protest. This includes the victory of the Boycott in 1963, Paul Stephenson's one-man sit-in of the Bay Horse Pub in 1964, and the 1965 Race Relations Act.
Using our wits, initiative, and ingenuity, in year one we proudly co-created 87 events with 48 changemakers and with some pride year two is shaping up to be even bigger. Checkout our infographics and short film. If you like what you see, we invite you to join our BBB360 movement.
It could be as a sponsor, funder, co-creator, or as a volunteer. Maybe you'll attend one of our events or help promote it among your networks. Big or small, whatever your pledge, thank you!
Designs4Change
As a proud city of protest, Designs4Change is a competition launched by Curiosity UnLtd and Clear Channel UK, through its Platform For Good initiative. Together we are looking for three inspirational designs to honour and celebrate 60 years of tthe Bristol Bus Boycott and its significant contribution to racial equality in Britain.
There are three age categories, and the competition is open to all, regardless of your design style, talent level or background.
Catergory1: 5 - 10 years old
Category 2: 11 -17 years old
Category 3: 18 and above
Submit your entries by midnight, July 11, 2024, in three ways:
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Enter@CuriosityUnLtd.com
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@Curiosity_UnLtd. Tag #Designs4Change & @ClearChannelUK.
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The winning designs will be displayed on bus stops across Bristol for at least one year. To enter the competition, create a design that 'celebrates 60 years of the Bristol Bus Boycott's legacy and its impact.'
Your design must include the wording 'Bristol Bus Boycott' in a legible text. The winners will be announced on August 28, 2024, and will receive a prize package that includes their design displayed on bus stops, a personalized limited-edition framed copy, a special celebration event with the pioneers of the Boycott and more.
The judges will be looking for connection to the theme, creative originality, and that all the essential content requirements have been met.
The Designs4Change guidelines with all the key information about the competition, formats and dates can be downloaded HERE.
By submitting an entry, you agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions HERE. Adults, Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of applicants under 18 must provide consent and agree to the Terms and Conditions on behalf of the applicants.
We look forward to receiving your awesome creations. Good luck!
For your inspiration, here is how we've been honouring the Boycott.
Inspired by the civil rights activist Rosa Parks, on April 30th, 1963, the Bristol Bus Boycott began. It started after Guy Bailey was rejected for a job as a bus driver because of the colour bar. In the 1960s, this racist policy was openly practiced against Black and Asian people across employment, housing, education, health and in public spaces.
Described as the UKs most successful, Black-led protest, the Bristol Bus Boycott was organised by Paul Stephenson, Roy Hackett, Audley Evans, Owen Henry, and Prince Brown. It was supported by countless unsung heroes, sheroes, like Barbra Deterring,Joyce Morris-Wisdom, students from Bristol University and everyday Bristolians.
After four months of peaceful protest, on August 28th, 1963, the Bristol Bus Boycott defeated the colour bar. This happened the same day as Martin Luther King's " I Have A Dream " speech.
One month after it ended, Bristol's first Black and Asian Bus drivers and conductors were employed. These pioneers included Raghbir Singh, Norman Samuels, Norris Edwards, Mohammed Raschid and Abbas Ali. Thanks to the active ally-ship of Harold Wilson, local MP Tony Benn and Diplomat Sir Leary Constantine, the Bristol Bus Boycott, paved the way for the Race Relations Act 1965. This was the UK's first anti-racist law, which today sits at the heart of the Equalities Act 2010.
More About The Bristol Bus Boycottt.
