​In celebration of UK Black History Month, Hustle Crew & Diversity VC present a reading of a new play "The First Woke War" at Second Home Spitalfields.

​What is "The First Woke War" about?

​What does it take for a Black woman to rise to the top in the tech world?

​Set in AI startup Robodata in the months leading up to it's IPO on the London Stock Exchange, "The First Woke War" is a play about the price we pay to win at work.

​Abadesi Osunsade, Founder & CEO of Hustle Crew, is the writer and creator of "The First Woke War".

​Why is Hustle Crew producing a play?

​Since 2016, Hustle Crew has been on a mission to make tech more inclusive. We've delivered thousands of hours of training for the biggest brands in tech and beyond like Amazon and Netflix.

​Now we're expanding into theatre to continue making lasting positive change on the inclusion front.

​In celebration of UK Black History month, Hustle Crew and Second Home Spitalfields are partnering to host a reading of our play "The First Woke War".

​After the reading, Abadesi will facilitate a Q&A with the audience and cast.

​What are the long-term goals for the play?

​The play aims to heighten levels of empathy and compassion for courageous Black leaders who dare to challenge the status quo.

​Our long-term goal is to stage a full production of the play in a London theatre, and tour the play in offices to spark meaningful conversations in diverse teams.

​How can I support the play?

​We're looking for corporate sponsors to join us during opening and closing remarks. Email [email protected] for more information

​Event timings:

​6:30pm: Arrive and grab drinks at the bar

​7:00pm - 7:15pm: Opening remarks

​7:15pm - 8:00pm: Cast reads play

​8:00pm - 8.30pm: Audience Q&A and reflections

​8:30pm - 9:30pm: Drinks and mingling

​9:30pm: Event ends

​Trigger warnings:

​Micro aggressions, misogyny, misogynoir, racism and sexism.