With Akua Daniella from NeuroNoir CIC

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This event is a space for Black and POC neurodivergent creatives - all experience levels and artforms are welcome.

Join Akua Daniella from NeuroNoir CIC for a group discussion around film fandom and neurodivergence.

From Anime to Atlanta, Boondocks to Best Man - we will be discussing how film and TV have shaped and influenced our sense of community and belonging among Black and Brown neurodivergent people.

Access and event info

The workshop will have:

✔ BSL interpreting on request
✔ Captions
✔ Comfort breaks
✔ Easy Read info
✔ An info pack sent out before the workshop, so you know what to expect
✔ Recording and transcript shared with participants afterwards

You can tell us if you need BSL interpreting, or share any other access needs, when you book your spot.

A little bit more info...

• All Black and POC folk who identify as neurodivergent (formally or self diagnosed) are welcome
• The workshop will be on Zoom
• The main workshop will be around 1 hour 40 minutes, with a 10 minute break halfway through.
• There will then be an optional, informal social after the session for about 20 minutes, if you’d like to stay and meet other network members (with optional conversation prompts!)
• Come as you are - with camera on or off, for as long or short a time as you feel
• We encourage you to bring or do anything that will help you feel comfortable

If you have any questions, please get in touch at hello@mainspringarts.org.uk

About the facilitator

Akua Daniella (she/her) is the mind behind social platform Town of Tawiah and NeuroNoir CIC. For the past five years, she has cultivated online spaces through video essays, social commentary, and community discussions exploring Black culture, identity, media, and belonging. Her work examines the impact of film, television, and popular culture on marginalised communities.

Her online reach set the foundation for NeuroNoir CIC, a community organisation dedicated to creating spaces where Black and Brown neurodivergent women and queer people can connect, feel seen, and build meaningful relationships across the country. 

Drawing on years of research, facilitation, and community-building, Akua is passionate about exploring how storytelling and representation shape our understanding of ourselves and our place within the world. Her work sits at the intersection of culture, identity and community.

About Springboard Neurodivergent Arts Network

Launched by Mainspring Arts in February 2026, Springboard Neurodivergent Arts Network is our new national network designed by and for neurodivergent creatives. The Springboard network aims to build a supportive, neurodivergent creative community and offer a programme of activity shaped and led by its members. Follow us to keep up to date with more events and opportunities.