Who was Olive Morris ? Sat, 23.10.10
Olive Morris and the Brixton Black Panthers Presented by Black history Walks Saturday 23 October 5.30pm to 7.15pm Topolski Gallery 150-152 Hungerford Arches SE1 (5 mins from the BFI cinema) Tube: Waterloo Admission: £4.00. book in advance only from 0207 620 1308 www.topolskicentury.org.uk www.BlackHistoryWalks.co.uk in association with Topoloski Century Art Gallery Olive Morris is on the Brixton pound and has […]
Who was Michael X ? Sat, 18.9.10
Above: Michael X, Yoko Ono and John Lennon Who was Michael X ? Black Power Activist and Political Icon? Liar, Pimp, Murderer? Presented by Vanessa Walters Saturday 18 Septemer 5.30pm to 7.15pm Topolski Gallery 150-152 Hungerford Arches SE1 (5 mins from the BFI cinema) Tube: Waterloo Admission: £4.00. book in advance only from 0207 620 1308 www.topolskicentury.org.uk www.BlackHistoryWalks.co.uk in association with […]
In the Land of the Free. Tues 25.5.10
In the Land of the Free. Plus Q and A with director www.BlackHistoryWalks.co.uk in association with Kush Films 07961 977 749 www.kushfilms.com Tuesday 25 May 7.30pm doors open, 8.00pm films starts West Green Learning Centre, 268 West Green Road, Tottenham, N15 3RB Tube: Seven Sisters/Turnpike Lane. Bus 41,67,230,341 Admission: £6.00 Narrated by Samuel L Jackson, this film is about Black Panthers unfairly locked up […]
In Prison my Whole Life: The Mumia Abu Jamal Story, Tues 11.5.10
In Prison My Whole Life (90min): The Mumia Abu Jamal Story with: Angela Davis, Alice Walker, Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Amy Goodman and Noam Chomsky Q and A with Seeta James (international feminist icon, widow of CLR James) and Will Francome www.BlackHistoryWalks.co.uk in association with Kush Films 07961 977 749 www.kushfilms.com Tuesday 11 May 7.30pm doors open, 8.00pm films starts West Green […]
Haiti Educational Film Day and Fundraiser 27.3.10
Haiti’s Women: Educational Film Day /Fundraiser Sat 27 March 2.15-5.45pm Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue,Queens Park, London, W10 Entry: £5.00 donation to Haiti. Bring pen, pad and be on time An audio-visual expansion on the ‘Why is Haiti so Poor ?‘ series. This special session is sponsored by A2 Dominion, Somali Family Support Group, and Colourful Kids.We feature the […]
Black Victims of the Germans 1904 to World War 2, 5.12.09
Black Victims of the Germans 1904 to World War 2 Saturday 5th December 1pm-4.30pm Imperial War Museum Lambeth Road SE1 Tube: Lambeth North. Adm: Free. First come, first served Bring pen and pad and be on time www.iwm.org.uk What we know today as the Holocaust was researched, rehearsed and refined in Africa with African people […]
Film: A Charmed Life: The Eddie Noble Story
A Charmed Life: The Eddie Noble Story Saturday 14 November 2pm-4.00pm 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 Eddie Noble was a jamaican WW2 veteran who served in the RAF, he wrote several books and was heavily involved in the […]
Talk: Black Fathers in the 21st Century.
Black Fathers in the 21st Century Saturday 17th October 4pm-8pm Light on the Hill Church, Harrow Tube: Harrow on the Hill Adm: £10.00 adults. £5.00 youth (12-17) 07838102024/07811396145 info@colourfulevents.co.uk Stephen Brooks National Manager Black Boys CanDr Olusina Alakija Consultant Child PsychiatristTony Warner Diaspora Activist/Historian An empowering, interactive seminar aimed at parents/carers of, and professionals working […]
Why is Haiti so Poor ?
Why is Haiti so poor ? Pt1 of 2 The notion taught in European institutions is that benevolent white men abolished slavery becasue it was a scar on their conscience. The facts are that enslaved Africans fought back at every opportunity and the Haitian revolt of 1791-1804 led directly to the ‘abolition’ of the […]
400 Years of Black Women Resistance Leaders, 27 September
Sunday 27th September 1pm-4.30pm Imperial War Museum Lambeth Road SE1 Tube: Lambeth North. Adm: Free. First come, first served www.iwm.org.uk Visual biographical details of black women from all over the world who have resisted slavery, colonialism and racism . Women do not get the historical credit they deserve. This event will give the audience […]