Inspired by research being carried out in the School of English (University of Leeds) by Andrew Warnes, in 2017 I organised an event concerning creativity in the African diaspora. The research identified that creativity has been considered as a means of survival for black communities. Presenting an evening of spoken word, art and debate, the aim of this event was to open a dialogue on contemporary race relations in the UK and further afield. This event attracted over 200 people. Chairing the panel, I directed questions towards the speakers, as well as encouraging questions from members of the audience of all backgrounds.