
UNMUTED is a network for LGBTQ people of colour in Birmingham.
Meet The UNMUTED Team:
Suriya Aisha
(she/they)
Founder & Director
(Suriya is currently on leave)
Suriya is a Facilitator, Artists and Activist with over 10 years’ experience in holding space and advocating for marginalised communities.
'I want LGBT Black/people of colour to feel valued and connected to each other in Birmingham.'

Saima Razzaq
(she/her)
Lead Project Manager
Contact Saima for general enquiries:
Saima is an ex-BBC producer who runs her not-for-profit floating hotel; Boatel Birmingham, with which she hopes to diversify the city’s waterways.
'I want LGBT people of colour to feel safe and at home in Birmingham.'

Sym is a performer, facilitator and part time alchemist with a particular focus on QTIPOC history & uplifting marginalised communities with roots in self- care practises.
'My hope is for the needs of the LGBT people of colour to be met with care, compassion and sustainable infrastructure; for us to be seen and have a consistent space to be unapologetically ourselves.'
