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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.

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'I want LGBT Black/people of colour to feel valued and connected to each other in Birmingham.'

Saima Razzaq

(she/her)

Lead Project Manager

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Contact Saima for general enquiries:

saima@unmutedbrum.com

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.

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'I want LGBT people of colour to feel safe and at home in Birmingham.'

Sym
(they/them)

Lead Facilitator

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Contact Sym for info on monthly updates:

sym@unmutedbrum.com

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.

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'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.'

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