Standing on the shoulders of others
We all face adversity in our lives at some point, but everyone responds differently to it. Often it’s our internal perspective that shapes outcomes to the challenges we...
Standing on the shoulders of others
Re-writing Representation
Forging race equality within the TV and media industry There comes a point in life, when we decide that rather than letting life ‘happen to us’, we’re going to...
Surrounded by stories
A Street Photographer’s journey to putting Bradford’s heritage on the international map Pioneers often don’t see themselves as that, they’re busy forging...
Wrestler, Fireman, Rocking Horse Maker
Rocking Horse Maker, Fireman, Wrestler and more. Colin Bennett - born in Bradford during World War II – shares some thoughts on his long and fascinating life as part of...
The Fight for a Better Future
From refugee to activist, one man’s journey to freedom and his mission to help others. When you speak with Asumani you realise the incredibly powerful gift of having...
A Vital Connection
Discovering strength through community. As you speak with Shaida from Keighley, you quickly get a strong sense of her resilience and fortitude as she shares her journey...
Finding ‘home’ in a City of Sanctuary
As a Rohingya Muslim and refugee from Myanmar, sixteen year old Rabea Sultana understands the power of her story and value of her freedom. The opportunity she received of UK...
Life is a journey
Finding safety and freedom in music, the Yorkshire landscape and the LGBTQ community. “Most of the time young people feel there’s no safety to just express...
Ordinary and Extraordinary
The power of stories and art in connecting people and places. “I grew up in Manningham, so the park and Cartwright Hall were close by. We pretty much went every week,...
#IAMBRADFORD
Islamophobia is one of the key campaigns outlined in our Anti-Rumour and Critical Thinking Strategy. As part of the #IAMBRADFORD month (November), we talked to nine diverse...
People just like you
“We were trying to save our lives, but the future was uncertain…” A story from one of the ‘most discriminated people in the world’* Everyone expected...
Whose are yous?
Overcoming 900 years of segregation to find a home and belonging in Bradford. Belonging is a fundamental building block to life, as it allows you to build a...
Finding fulfilment in a shed
Tackling mental health and wellbeing through shared passions and community “If you sit twelve men in a circle and ask them to chat about their problems, the...
A Star’s Life : Nothing is impossible
“I made a promise to myself that I’d never waste a day of my life” Bradford born Elishia Edwards is a model, dancer and artist. Only in her early 20’s she’s...
Staring at a new world
I was a frightened 16 year old, staring at a new world, longing for safety and a happy home. I came to the UK when I was sixteen with the help of the Red Cross, after...
Fatherhood
It's important for fathers to know that they are important figures in their children’s’ lives and that it's OK to have a strong connection with your child. I was...
Praying towards Makkah at the mecca of golf
People were there from all over the world, from all races and religions, men and women, older people and young people. My name is Matt. I’m originally from Scotland...
I’m Possible
To box for a world title was a dream come true... There was a little room with all its windows covered except for a small square and I would sit there and watch them...
Write Your Own Scripts
I’m black and I come from a council estate. I was trying to break into an industry where you're expected to hide where you’re from. My name is Peter 'Rad' Miller....