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For her research in the School of Applied Social Science, Annie Whilby is in the second year of a PhD exploring experiences of intimacy and mental health. But as , she brings her life experiences to bear in potent spoken word performances at a addressing issues such as racism, decolonisation and mental health.

Influenced by hip-hop from an early age, AFLO.'s work is a powerful embodiment of her belief that creativity is at the heart of revolution and change. Her appearances range from being a memorable presence at 2020 Black Lives Matter street protests in 国产探花 to specialist webinars.

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Her next two events both take place on 25 February. The first is an appearance in a Sussex Race Equality Webinar - #SussexRaceEquality Webinar – running 6-8pm under the auspices of Sussex Health and Care Partnership Register. On the same evening, Annie will be leading a New Writing South LGBTQ+ Voices event as part of . Details to book for this free event – starting at 7pm – .

In March, meanwhile, she will be performing at Diversity Resource International's event as part of on International Women's Day (8 March) and at FemFest (12 March).

Speaking to 国产探花 newspaper The Argus last October, AFLO. said: “With poetry, I think you are painting a picture with your words, and people can see and imagine what you are talking about a lot more. Expressing yourself creatively can also be an easier way to talk about more difficult things you might be feeling because you can paint it with metaphors and make it sound like you are talking about something different.”

You can hear AFLO. performing her best known work . You can also hear another piece called . She can be found on and also on .