Murder of Fred Hampton, Black Panther. Thurs 26 May 6.30pm
In commemoration of the “ United Nations International Year of People of African Descent” London Metropolitan University is hosting a series of documentary screenings in association with Black History Walks. The UN declaration states that the year “aims to strengthen international, national and regional cooperation to benefit the people of African descent, and to […]
Besouro Sat. 18.12.10
Besouro Sat 18 December 2-5pm 450 Seat NFT1 BFI Southbank Belvedere Road London SE1 0207 928 3232 Box Office www.bfi.org.uk YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE TO SEE THIS FILM ! Based on the life of a legendary capoeira fighter and social leader from Bahia,Brazil, the film tells the mystical tale of […]
Battle for Algiers Sat. 3.7.10
The Battle for Algiers (Film and Masterclass) Sat 3rd July 2-5pm (FILM) Sat 31 July 11.15am (Masterclass) BFI Southbank, www.bfi.org.uk Film on Sat 3rd July 2pm-5pm In the 1950’s France ran its own dirty wars in Algeria and Vietnam committing widespread atrocities against Asian and African people and abusing Muslims (testing nuclear weapons on […]
Breast Cancer and Women of African Descent, Fri 24.9.10
Breast Cancer and Women of African descent. Plus Q &A with Sister Abi Friday 24 September 8.00pm to 10.30pm A Blak Friday session hosted by Dr Lez Henry, www.nubeyond.com Unit 24 Eurolink Business Centre Effra Road, London SW2 1BZ Tube: Brixton Admission: £8.00 Bring pen and pad. This is a small venue (40 seats) be […]
Breast Cancer and Women of African Descent, Thu 8.7.10
Breast Cancer and Women of African descent. Plus Q &A with Sister Abi and Marina a Breast Cancer Survivor Thursday 8 July 7.00pm to 9.00pm (arrive early) Science Museums Dana Centre 165 Queens Gate, London SW5: Tube: South Kensington/Gloucester Roadon District/Circle.Piccadilly line Entry: Free only if you book in advance over 18’s only 0207 942 4040 or tickets@danacentre.org.uk Bring pen […]
Breast Cancer and Women of African Descent, Sat 29.5.10
Breast Cancer and Women of African descent. Plus Q &A with Sister Abi Saturday 29 May 3.00pm to 5.00pm Roxy Bar, 128 Borough High Street, SE1 (next to Sainsburys) Tube: London Bridge Entry: over 18’s only £5.00 admission, pay on the door Bring pen and pad and be on time www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk This presentation by Sister Abi aims […]
Saturday School Careers Day, Sat. 15.5.10
Above: High Court Judge Mrs Justice Linda Dobbs speaks to young people at previous event Saturday School Careers Day Special Saturday 15th May 11.00am-2.00pm Venue: On confirmation of registration (Waterloo area, ten minutes from tube) Adm: By prior registration, 6 pounds per pair, pay on the day This event has been specially designed to showcase successful individuals who, for some […]
Ghosts of Rwanda Sun.25.4.10
Ghosts of Rwanda Sunday 25 April 1.30pm to 5pm Conference Room 1st Floor Imperial War Museum Lambeth Road SE1 Tube: Lambeth North Free entry: First come, first served Bring pen and pad and be on time www.iwm.org.uk A multi award winning history of the international response to the 1994 Rwandan genocide which has yet to be screened […]
Resisting the System: Reggae in the 21st Century Sat.13.3.10
Part of a whole day of films on Reggae, Ethiopia and Haile Selassie Saturday 13 March 11.00am-1pm Resisting the System plus 2pm to 5pm Twilight Revelations: Episodes in the life and times of Haille Selassie BFI Southbank (near Royal Festival Hall) Belvedere Road SE1 Tube: Waterloo. Tickets ₤5, Phone 0207 928 3232 www.bfi.org.uk/southbank RESISTING THE SYSTEM: REGGAE IN […]
The End of Poverty, 12.12.09
The End of Poverty Saturday 12 December 2pm-5.00pm BFI Southbank (near Royal Festival Hall) Belvedere Road SE1 Tube: Waterloo. Tickets ₤5, best to book early Phone 0207 928 3232 www.bfi.org.uk/southbank Global poverty did not just happen. It began with military conquest, slavery and colonization that resulted in the seizure of land, minerals and forced […]