DEAFFEST 2022

Nov 21, 2023 | AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Deaf audiences rarely have the opportunity to attend an event which is representative of their culture and heritage, especially through films.  With the support of the BFI, awarding funds from the National Lottery, we look forward to the welcome of return of Deaffest...

FAMILY DAY FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

Nov 21, 2023 | AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Saturday 24th Sept 2022, 12:00-4:00pm BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS – MY LIFE STORY Brian Kokoruwe will be presenting at the British Library’s Festival of Books:  Family Discovery Day.  This is an opportunity to find out about Brian’s life as a Deaf school student and...

BRIAN KOKORUWE BOOK PRESENTATION AT BSL CAFE

Nov 21, 2023 | AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Thanks to all who attended our BSL Cafe! We enjoyed a short review of his book by Brian Kokoruwe – Deaf author – and as always a lovely chat between sign language users! See you next week for the end of the month Open...

OVERCOMING BARRIERS BOOK TALK PRESENTATION

Nov 21, 2023 | AUTOBIOGRAPHY

OVERCOMING BARRIERS BOOK TALK/PRESENTATION How Brian Overcame Barrier after Barrier. Book Talk/Presentation by Brian Kokoruwe. Supported by DeafScope Link. DATE: Saturday 11th June 2022 TIME: 2pm – 5pm VENUE: Lye Community Centre, 21 Claycroft Place, Lye, Stourbridge...

WHEN MOTHER CRIED BOOK REVIEW

Nov 20, 2023 | AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Brian Kokoruwe’s autobiography is a fantastic account of his early life. Under the watchful eye of the cabin crew, he was put on a plane from London to Lagos in Nigeria. Brian’s grandparents struggled through the jungle with him as they fled to safety in war-torn...

EMBRACING DEAFNESS AND THE SILENT WORLD

Nov 19, 2023 | AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Brian Kokoruwe shares his journey from growing up during civil war in Nigeria to becoming Director of Deaf UK Athletics and a published author. While I am active in the Deaf BSL community, involved in Deaf sports and the Government BSL Advisory Board, my identity is...