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Black History month events
Black History events are happening in and around London check out our listings and let us know if there is anything happening in your area!
"Rhythms of London" Fairtrade Fashion Show
A Fairtrade Fashion Show with dance performances, designs by local fashion students and a 10 minute musical
Greenwhich Theartre
Friday 30th October: 7pm - 8pm
Free
tel: 0208 854 2452
www.greenwich.gov.uk
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Islington BHM Grand Finale
Music, speeches, activities and the Science Museum is even bringing its giant bubble machine
City of London Academy
Friday 30th Oct: 1pm
Free
tel: 0207 527 8293
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Exhibitions and Education Festival
All levels welcome. Part of the two-day Carnival Festival. This educational workshop aimed at schools will have a special emphasis on carnival arts through the achievements of Claudia Jones, credited for the start of Notting Hill Carnival 50 years ago.
Camden Centre / local Schools
Thurs 29th Oct: 2pm - 5pm
£10 / £15 per student
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Impact Youth Projects Presents: Revive Us Again
Historic gospel revival concert event to unite the generations by calling together youth & youth choirs to sing spirituals, Gospel songs and Hymns from the past.
St Judes, the Crypt, st. George's Road
Friday 30th October: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Free
tel: 07957 135 892
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Evening Talk: Politics Aside with David Lammy MP
MP for Tottenham and Minster for Higher Education and Intellectual Property, David Lammy, invites you to join him for this relaxed occasion when he talks frankly about his influences and his wider interest.
Bruce Castle Museum
Friday 30th Oct: 7:30pm
tel: 0208 808 8772
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FILM: 'Brukdown Estate'
Explores the life experiences of young people, living in inner city London in the 21 Century. A film made by the whippersnapper Youth department and filmed in the style of an urban soap opera.
Nettlefold Hall
Sat 24th Oct: 6pm
£2.50
tel: 0207 738 6633
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An Audience with Tameka Empson
You may know her as one of the Three Non-Blondes (BBC 3) but who is the real Tameka Empson? Actress and comedian Tameka will talk about her origins, inspirations and achievements followed by a Q&A session.
Hackney central Library
Thursday 29th Oct: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Free
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20th Century Mas and Mask Ball
Part of the two-day carnival festival. An opportunity to make your own carnival masks guided by mask making artists, which you can then wear at the evening's mask ball.
Camden Centre
Friday 30th Oct
6pm - 8pm: - Mask Making
8pm onwards - Mask Ball, £15
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Black Comic Book Superheroes
Exhibition curated at Swiss Cottage Library Gallery, focusing on the history of English speaking black comic book superheroes throughout the last hundred years.
Swiss Cottage library (gallery)
Friday 6th Oct - Friday 6th Nov
Free
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1867
by Theresa Roche presented by Palladini Productions directed by R. Victor Williams
1867 is a moving new play inspired by the story of Madam CJ Walker, the first self-made African American female millionaire. Set during the late 1800's, a few years after slavery was abolished, the play celebrates the courage, strength and entrepreneurialism of Delilah McAndrew. The first member of her family to be born free Delilah overcame oppression, racial and sexual inequality not only to become a success but also to be renowned for her philanthropic work and willingness to help others. By the time of her death in 1919 Delilah McAndrew had built one of the largest black owned manufacturing companies in the world which included an international network of over 15,000 Delilah McAndrew agents.
Palladini Productions is the company behind the successful debut production I'm a Londoner, a play celebrating and exploring London's diversity. I'm a Londoner first appeared at the Tristan Bates Theatre and then transferred to sell-out performances at Jackson's Lane Theatre. 1867 is the company's second play which will feature during this year's Black History Month,
http://www.brockleyjack.co.uk/brockley_jack_theatre_coming.htm
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Black History Month - Heritage Tour
In the Footsteps of the Enslaved This heritage tour explores the slave trade and the campaign for abolition. Meet at the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Exmouth Market. Date: 24 October 2009Time: 2pm - 4pm
In the footsteps of the enslaved: a heritage tour from Clerkenwell to Mansion House
Our heritage tour explores the impact of the slave trade, and the campaign for abolition.
Led by staff from the London Metropolitan Archives, the 2 hour walk takes us through Farringdon and St Barts before ending near Fenchurch Street.
The tour is being run on 24 October, but is also available to schools and private groups by appointment. If you are interested in booking the tour, please use the contact details in the events listing.
http://www.islington.gov.uk/community/equalitydiversity/events/bhm/events/heritage.asp
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'LEGACIES UNCOVERED '09' and ‘Social World’ Video Night Events:
A rich collection of Black History Presentations, documentaries and films for all races and the family with open discussions.
Black History Month is the time of year when we highlight and celebrate the many achievements of the black community and uncover hidden history.
‘Legacies Uncovered’ is back for the third year with scheduled events. As always, there is a packed program with something for all ages, whether or not you’ve studied black history before, but would like to know more. If you want to be invested with the knowledge of this vast, diverse and rich aspect of human history, then this celebration of black involvement and contribution is for you.
Workshops will include:
Friday 23rd October 2009 – Hidden Treasures of Black History, 10-2pm
Featuring presentations by Jak Dodd of Nubian Jak, Mike Williams of BIS Publications and storytelling. Opened by Councillor Patrick Vernon
This fun and engaging program covers the treasure trails, discoveries and maps of African/Afro-American/Afro-Caribbean/Black British history showcasing architecture, paintings, leaders, activists, athletes and musicians of the black diaspora and much, much more. There will be Caribbean games, fabulous prizes and awards for those taking part in competitions!
Our guest school for this year’s program will be Fircroft Primary School, Wandsworth. The activities of the day form part of the school's BHM program.
NB: (23 October ’09 Program is open only to Fircroft School, LCF and their parents or guardians)VENUE: Tooting Hub, 7 Beechroft Road, Tooting Bec, SW17 7BU
Sat 31st October 2009 – Edutainment Family Event, (12-4pm. 5.30-9.30pm)
This year‘s program features guest speakers and performers Historian Paul Obinna, Tony Wade OBE, Jak Dodd, Dr Kathleen Chater, Veteran Noel Davis, Clovis Salmon, Anika Wilson, Elaine Joseph, Ancestral Hands, LPAC, Dwayne Fields, Dwight Weir, LCF youth - Rebekkah Stewart, Matthew
Thompson and many more.....
The day’s events will cover an active youth and adult program: storytelling, presentations on African and Black History, Black Britain during the 16th century, unique video footage of black British life and church life in the 60s, the contribution of West-indian Ex-servicemen and women in WW1 and II, outstanding DVD showing of the Caribbean journey to England, african drumming, dance, rap, creative spoken word, 'Social World' family videos, a Barack Obama presentation, motivational speaking, health awareness, a musical, dance and humanitarian tribute to Michael Jackson, quizzes on black history, youth speakers, poetry and much much more.....
VENUE: 14-16 Lynwood road, Tooting Bec, London SW17 8SA
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Front room tales
Author and filmmaker Michael McMillan’s new book was inspired by acclaimed BBC documentary Tales from the Front Room, about the importance of the traditional living room in West Indian culture. Michael will show the film, followed by a question and answer session with book signing and refreshments.
October 28, 6pm to 8pm, Peckham Library, SE15.
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Witness 1,500 years of influential Black Londoners at Sutton House this autumn.
Music, costumes, pictures and rigorous historical research help create a picture of some of London’s and Black History’s key characters.
From Thursday 1st October until Sunday 29th November (Thursdays-Sundays) visitors to Sutton House, the 500 year old mansion in Hackney, can experience the lives of eight significant black women and men in this inspiring environment.
The trail is suitable for all ages and includes music by Samuel Coleridge Taylor and recordings of actors playing parts of Mary Seacole and Oluadah Equiano. There’s even a trail especially for children.
‘My Music’ exhibition with Steelpan and Tabula music created by children from St John and St James and Millfields primary schools is FREE to visit and enjoy at Sutton House and complements the Black History programme.
This temporary exhibition includes photos of the children learning about, creating and performing music and dances to Indian and Caribbean music. There will also be recordings of the children’s pieces ‘Joyful’ and ‘We Are the Kids from Hackney!’ and a DVD of their performances. Picture of project attached.
Families will get a chance to play the Steelpan and the Tabula for FREE on Sunday 25th October.
Tropical Heatwave’s Geddes Yates and Tabula player Yousuf Ali Khan will be running free workshops revealing the wonders of Steelpans and Tubulas. Workshops will include some favourite song and a chance for families to try playing them. Families will also discover together some of the stories behind these great instruments.
Entry to Sutton House gallery, café and gift shop is free, access to the historic room and Black History month trail costs £2.90 adults, 90p children. On Family Days – the last Sunday of most months - entry and all activities are FREE!!
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Friday 23 October 7 – 9pm
Black History Month celebration evening with special guest
Floella Benjamin
Willesden Green Library Centre
Programme line up:
VIP guest Floella Benjamin,actor, presenter, writer,independent producerand advocate for the welfare, care and education of children throughout the world.
• Elsa Perez Dance Troupe
• Breis - hip hop rap artist
• Justin Adjirakor- saxophonistextraordinaire
• Fashion show
• Alex Pascall,your host forthe evening
• African / Caribbeanrefreshments
Free Ticket event ring to secure your place:
020 8937 3144
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