Black History Walks Newsletter
Black History is longer than a month..
September 2009
Walks, Talks and Films for September/October
:: Trafalgar Sq/Notting Hill Walk,Democracy in Dakar,Tropical Island,
:: 400 Years of Black Women Resisters, Black Fathers in the 21st Century
Father and Grandhild
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Black Fathers in the 21st Century, 17 October 4-8pm,Harrow Stephen Brooks
National Manager Black Boys Can
Dr Olusina Alakija Consultant Child Psychiatrist
Tony Warner Diaspora Activist/Historian
An empowering, interactive seminar aimed at parents/carers of, and
professionals working with, black children.Topics include:
*The impact of history on the black man
*From Boyhood to Manhood the obstacles to development
*The absent father, emotional vs physical
*Male and Female tools for positive parenting
Adults £10.00. Youth (12-17) £5.00. Tickets in advance
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African Women used pistols, placards and pens to fight for equality
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Above: Fictional heroine Niobe is a soldier/pilot in a rare heroic film role
for black women. Real women heroes endure punches and baseball bats to the
head for eating in a cafe in Montgomery, Alabama 1960 (5 years after the Bus
Boycott)
400 Years of Black Women Resistance Fighters
Sunday 27th September 1-4.30pm. Imperial War Museum Free entry, First come
first served
Visual biographical details of African women from all over the world who
have resisted slavery,colonialism, sexism and racism . Women do not get the
historical credit they deserve. This event will give the audience video and
documentary evidence of the who, what and why of 40 female fighters who used
pistols, pens or placards to fight for equality. Bring notepad and pen and
be on time. Women include: May Jemison, Dora Akunyili, Dame Jocelyn Barrow,
Una Marson, Edna Ismail, Lieutentant Sanite Belair, Althea Gibson, Fawzia
Hashim, Dr Beryl Gilroy, Leyla Hussein,Mavis Best, Benadita Da Silva,
"William" Brown,Dr Patrica Bath, and many more.For details of more
films/talks Click here
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Blak Friday 25 Sept Brixton 7.30pm-10.30pm
Sister Rosanna - African Spirituality & the Metaphysics of Pregnancy and
Childbirth: Ancient and Modern
Sister Rosanna of Muatta books will use ancient, Myths, Folklore and
Symbolism to explore the realm of the Womb and discuss themes such as the
role of Men in Pregnancy, Rites of Passage, Abortion,the Placenta,
Breastfeeding and more. We will explore the forgotten suppressed and obscure
information that can help us all to overstand our destiny. Full details at
www.nubeyond.com
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Saturday 26 Sept Trafalgar Square Walk 11am
The hidden history in your face
A whirlwind tour that reveals 200 years of African History that stare you in
the face every day. Discover the Stolen Generations,female sailors in 1815,
Mary Seacole, The Secret of Englands Greatness, Morant Bay rebellion and
more. Click here
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Sunday 4 October Notting Hill Walk 2pm
Amazing stories of W10
Brand new walk in an area rich in African-Caribbean culture and struggles
for racial justice. Claudia Jones, Baron Baker, Michael X,Mau Mau,White
Defence Leauge,Rachman,Mangrove 9,Darcus Howe and more all appear. For
details click
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Democracy in Dakar
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Democracy in Dakar 2-5pm
Sat 26th September. One Show only!
Explores the transformative role of Hip Hop on politics in Senegal during
the February 2007 presidential election. Through the eyes of youth, this
documentary mixes interviews, freestyles and commentary from journalists,
artists and politicians
BFI Southbank (near Royal Festival Hall)
Belvedere Road SE1, Tube Waterloo
Tickets £5.00 best to book early. Ph 0207 928 3232
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Sam King MBE
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Sam King MBE served in WW2 in the RAF, then came back to the UK on the
Windrush in 1948. He pioneered the partner/box hand/sou sou system in order
to buy property and thereby avoid racist landlords,became the first black
Mayor of Southwark (despite the National Front threats to cut his throat and
bomb his house). His book Climbing up the Rough Side of the Mountain is
available on Amazon. You can see a short interview by clicking here
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The War to Windrush exhibition is in its last month at the Imperial War
Museum. It took sixty years to put on and is the only one of its kind in the
country be sure to visit as soon as possible. www.iwm.org.uk
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Alan Wilmott Somali Youth Forum interview 2007
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Kreyol Day with Sonia Dersion! Join and celebrate exciting Creole Culture!
See, listen,taste, art,literature,music,delicous food, drink and dance to
Zouk and Cadance artistes from the African-French diaspora 2000
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workshops,Quadrille dancing, African history, and more. www.mbmbcharity.com
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Sunday 27th September 12-9pm,Conway House,25 Red Lion Sq,Holborn Tube. £7 in
advance. 07906527657
A Meditation/Film Event for the African/Caribbean community@ London Buddhist
Centre. Beginners Welcome. On this day you can learn two meditation
practices to calm the mind and open the heart. Meditation helps us to become
more authentic, more true to our own values. We will also be showing
"Sisters in Law" an award-winning documentary in which African Muslim women
triumph over domestic abuse. Light supper provided Saturday 26th September
2-9pm £10 London Buddhist Centre, 51 Roman Road Bethnal Green
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Sister Zhana, author of Succss Strategies for Black People will be running a
two day course at the City Lit for those who've experienced conflicts or
power struggles at home/work
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Bertie Banana
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Tropical Island! A Caribbean pantomime perfect for all ages. The show
features positive portrayals of African/Caribbean heritage, dancers and
traditional West Indian Folk Songs. There are singalong Calypso, Salsa and
Reggae tunes and a search for buried treasure! Producer Terry Jervis
previously directed BBC's Real McCoy series and is now involved with
Marvel's Black Panther movie. The live show and DVD's reflect the millions
invested. Some feedback from the public so far...
"I am taking my daughter back for the third time" Allison.
"Forget Norbit and Finding Nemo, full of stereotypes! This is the type of
show I want my kids to see! Robert
"I wish they'd had this when I was a kid! All I got was Tom and Jerry! You
only saw the black womans legs and she was a maid! Ivy
www.tropicalisland.co.uk
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African-Israeli female muslim film crew
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organisations when recognising Black History Month concentrate on that
aspect only, but worse still, get it wrong. For example The British were
still conducting slavery until 1927 in their colony of Sierra Leone. To
discover more read Marika Sherwoods excellent but under-promoted book
After Abolition
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For a list of various 30min to 4 hour interactive multi-media talks which
encompass the diversity of African history click here and go to bottom of
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