The people’s art is the
genesis of
their freedom. Claudia Jones
Laku (Lakou) means 'yard' - the space where creative making, sharing and conversations take place. Nèg translates to 'Black' within Haitian Kréyòl. We call ourselves Laku Neg as a symbol of our embodiment of home/Land and the many places we call home, the practices of empowerment and the creative nature of resistance.
Re-membering
our bits and pieces...
Our strength is in our ability to imagine - to push the boundaries of what we can do together
The yard is the kitchen, the dance, the gayelle and the shrine. We operate from a particular set of values that shape the way we work and the work we do.
The heart of Laku Neg was formed by women of the diaspora. Our ancestral roots cover lands like Cameroon, Nigeria, Trinidad, Bermuda, Wales and other parts of Africa, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean’s indigenous lands.
Our journey so far!
