Bristol is a city that is full of diversity. The South West capital is home to people from a wide range of backgrounds and is known for celebrating various cultures and showcasing a range of voices.
The 2011 census stated that the city has a population of approximately 430,000 people, with 15% of these people not being born in the UK. The statistics recorded that Bristol citizens follow 45 different religions, are from 50 various countries of origin and speak 91 different languages, making it evident that Bristol is home to all.
According to the Quartet Community Foundation, this diversity makes Bristol the most culturally and ethnically diverse area in the South West even rivalling parts of London for the range of countries of origin and first languages spoken.
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As well as this, 71,724 of the total population identify as disabled. It is essential that the experiences of people with disabilities are considered by all in order to make the city a safe space for everyone without exception.
Diversity is also represented through the various sexualities of Bristolian citizens, with approximately 9.1% of the Bristol population (aged 16+) identifying as LGBTQ+, according to the JSNA Health and Wellbeing Profile 2021/22.
It is essential that all communities feel safe in Bristol and have their diversity celebrated.
BristolLive aims to achieve the same. That's why we are launching the Bristol Voices newsletter.
If you'd like to receive warming, fascinating and compelling stories about the communities you may belong to, or know and love, subscribe below.
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The weekly send will tell the stories that are often not told in mainstream media. The experiences of all of the communities that call Bristol their home deserve to be shared and heard.
You can expect more of the diverse stories you can already find on our site.
We will be providing personal features on some of Bristol's biggest diverse communities, like our recent piece on Lunar New Year celebrations in the Chinese Community as well as the best events that are happening to celebrate minority ethnic communities - like our round-up of events for LGBTQ+ history month or what happened for Hanukkah.
The newsletter will also exist as a platform to celebrate those from Bristol's diverse communities that are doing inspirational things within the city; like Najmo, a self-taught Bristol baker or the Black-owned PanAfrican catering company, which works to end modern slavery.
And we'll be tackling the issues that matter to our communities, from culture to Colston, discrimination to employment, stereotyping to social care.
Bristol Voices will bring untold stories to your inbox, that celebrate people from all communities. So whether you'd to keep up with the most important stories from behind the headlines or, if you'd learn about the best places to enjoy a particular community's cuisine - we will bring the best stories straight to you.
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