Join Museum of Colour, Renaissance One and Words of Colour at the live launch of a ground-breaking digital exhibition celebrating the legacy of poets of colour in Britain, over 250 years.

You are invited to the in person exclusive preview and celebratory launch of My Words, an exciting new digital exhibition spotlighting the cultural contribution of poets of colour in Britain.

Hosted at Manchester Poetry Library, the launch will feature live music from acclaimed guitarist and composer Aziz Ibrahim (Simply Red, The Stone Roses, Dennis Brown, Manchester Camerata Orchestra) and a special performance co-curated by Keisha Thompson, poet, CEO and Artistic Director, Contact Theatre. You will also hear the words of four 18th and 19th century poets of colour performed by their contemporaries.

The launch wil be followed by a joyous liming session when you will be the first to preview the My Words digital exhibition, accompanied by a DJ set.

Collaborating organisations include Royal Albert Memorial Museum, British Library and Manchester Poetry Library. The project is funded by Arts Council England, National Heritage Lottery Fund and the Foyle Foundation.