

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Unite The People Guest Speaker Ayan Aden
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Come together for an evening of connection, inspiration, and community building with Ayan.About this EventUnite The People (UTP) proudly welcomes guest speaker Birmingham Poet Laureate Ayan Aden.Beyond the narrative: the Somali story.At a time when rhetoric often distorts reality, Ayan offers a grounded look at the Somali journey across borders and generations -challenging dominant narratives and highlighting what Somali communities have built, sustained, and contributed in the UK and beyond. Ayan shares personal experiences, and also discusses how recent events in the US are impacting Somali diaspora communities in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Explore with her what it means to build an inclusive Birmingham wide movement for peace &amp; unity, in the face of global injustices &amp; hate.An evening of solidarity not to be missed.Please note this event will run from 7-9pm. Doors will open at 6:50pm. Do not arrive earlier as there is an event in the cafe before.Ayan Aden is Birmingham's current Poet Laureate (2024-2026). An international award-winning poet - Ayan uses her art both as a cultural force and a tool for social justice. Her work is rooted in dismantling systemic racism, reclaiming narratives for marginalised communities, and building platforms that ensure culture is accessible to all.Ayan is also founder of Somalinimo UK - one of the UK’s most ambitious platforms for Somali identity.About Unite The People:Unite the People was born as a response to far-right division and hate. We bring people across Birmingham and the West Midlands together to celebrate our multi-cultural and multi-faith region. Unite the People stands for harmony, peace, love and unity — saying no to racism and hate, and yes to solidarity, respect, and a world beyond racism.Our fortnightly gatherings are bringing activists, artists, and organisers together to build a movement - and talk, plan, create, form working groups that will shape the 2026 Unite the People Festival Rally - celebrating creativity and connecting communities.Together we are stronger. Your voices and support create the foundation of our movement. It starts and grows with you.Be part of the story:Unite The People meets fortnightly at the BRIG Café 7-9pm.Follow us on Instagram @unitethepeoplebirminghamUnite The People is a collective project by Birmingham Race Impact Group (BRIG), Stand Up to Racism Birmingham, Kings Heath United Against Racism (KHUAR), and community partners across Birmingham.Thanks to support from Gary Younge and colleagues, via funding from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, for enabling the Unite the People fortnightly check-ins to take place at the BRIG Cafe.
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- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, festivals
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Birmingham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: BRIG Café at The Warehouse
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- **long**: -1.8896689
- **full address**: BRIG Café at The Warehouse, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** BRIG Café at The Warehouse, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Unite The People
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, sports, festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Unite The People Guest Speaker Ayan Aden ?
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