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YBS – Young, Black and Successful
Phil
YBS - Young, Black and Successful Dear Supporters, This week marks the last week in Black History Month and we at Young, Black and Successful CIC are signing off with a BANG! We have several events lined up this week and we are hoping that you’ll join us at some if not all of them. Be [...]
Today, 1:07 AM
YBS - Young, Black and Successful Dear Supporters, This week marks the last week in Black History Month and we at Young, Black and Successful CIC are signing off with a BANG! We have several events lined up this week and we are hoping that you’ll join us at some if not all of them. Be [...] Read more…
Secret History of the Black Pin Up: From Tease to Sleaze
Phil
Secret History of the Black Pin Up: From Tease to Sleaze I recently wrote about the seemingly lackluster existence of Black pin up models from the 1950′s… here and here. A collector, historian, and publisher by the name of Jim Linderman contacted me and divulged that he’d written and self-published a book detailing the life [...]
Today, 12:57 AM
Secret History of the Black Pin Up: From Tease to Sleaze I recently wrote about the seemingly lackluster existence of Black pin up models from the 1950′s… here and here. A collector, historian, and publisher by the name of Jim Linderman contacted me and divulged that he’d written and self-published a book detailing the life [...] Read more…
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http://www.badassoftheweek.com/dwightjohnson.html You don’t really think of Vietnam as being a tank warfare kind of affair. Sure, there were plenty of intense, groin-crushing battles fought during the vicious multi-year slugfest through the jungles of Southeast Asia, but most of these showdowns were the ambush / search-and-destroy sort of events, with infantrymen slogging through armpit-deep mud, fighting [...]
Yesterday, 5:38 PM
http://www.badassoftheweek.com/dwightjohnson.html You don’t really think of Vietnam as being a tank warfare kind of affair. Sure, there were plenty of intense, groin-crushing battles fought during the vicious multi-year slugfest through the jungles of Southeast Asia, but most of these showdowns were the ambush / search-and-destroy sort of events, with infantrymen slogging through armpit-deep mud, fighting [...] Read more…
Soft Lights and Sweet Music – Elisabeth Welch on Screen
Phil
Soft Lights and Sweet Music Elisabeth Welch on Screen with Stephen Bourne Saturday 29 October 2011 @ 2:30pm-5.00pm Elisabeth Welch’s biographer, Stephen Bourne, will share his personal memories of the stage and screen legend. Born in New York, Elisabeth settled in London in 1933 and became the most famous Black woman in pre-war Britain. Her [...]
Yesterday, 12:30 PM
Soft Lights and Sweet Music Elisabeth Welch on Screen with Stephen Bourne Saturday 29 October 2011 @ 2:30pm-5.00pm Elisabeth Welch’s biographer, Stephen Bourne, will share his personal memories of the stage and screen legend. Born in New York, Elisabeth settled in London in 1933 and became the most famous Black woman in pre-war Britain. Her [...] Read more…
Black History Month Events 2011
Phil
Working with Men presents: International Men’s Day concert 22nd November 2011 at London’s famous Jazz Café. Doors open at 6.30pm show starts at 7.00pm Live performances from Jazz Jamaica and Funky DL (other artists to be confirmed) Working with men is an award winning charity supporting positive male activity, engagement and involvement, our work includes tackling [...]
Yesterday, 12:10 PM
Working with Men presents: International Men’s Day concert 22nd November 2011 at London’s famous Jazz Café. Doors open at 6.30pm show starts at 7.00pm Live performances from Jazz Jamaica and Funky DL (other artists to be confirmed) Working with men is an award winning charity supporting positive male activity, engagement and involvement, our work includes tackling [...] Read more…
JOB: Faith, Slavery and Identity Programme Internship
Phil
The National Portrait Gallery houses a unique collection of all forms of portraiture of the people who have made or who are currently contributing to British history and culture. With more than 1.8 million visitors each year, the Gallery is one of the country’s most important and popular galleries. Faith, Slavery and Identity Programme Internship [...]
Yesterday, 12:02 PM
The National Portrait Gallery houses a unique collection of all forms of portraiture of the people who have made or who are currently contributing to British history and culture. With more than 1.8 million visitors each year, the Gallery is one of the country’s most important and popular galleries. Faith, Slavery and Identity Programme Internship [...] Read more…
Phil
NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE AWARDS Attend the NEL Awards on 28 October 2011 and join the nominees, stars, dignitaries and special guests of honour such as Jeffery Daniel (Shalamar & Nigerian Idol), Timi Dakolo (winner of West African Idol), Yeka Onka (winner of Nigerian Idol) current and previous Beauty Queens (including Miss Nigeria) for a [...]
Yesterday, 11:43 AM
NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE AWARDS Attend the NEL Awards on 28 October 2011 and join the nominees, stars, dignitaries and special guests of honour such as Jeffery Daniel (Shalamar & Nigerian Idol), Timi Dakolo (winner of West African Idol), Yeka Onka (winner of Nigerian Idol) current and previous Beauty Queens (including Miss Nigeria) for a [...] Read more…
Jobs – Community Project Officer – National Archives
Phil
Job Details:Community Project Officer Ref1546X Department Education and Outreach Directorate Operations and ServicesBandBand ESpecialism Closing Date Monday 7th November 2011 at midnight Job Purpose Based in the Education & Outreach Department but with some national travel, the post holder will build and maintain links with new communities, specifically from African and Caribbean communities. You will [...]
Yesterday, 11:36 AM
Job Details:Community Project Officer Ref1546X Department Education and Outreach Directorate Operations and ServicesBandBand ESpecialism Closing Date Monday 7th November 2011 at midnight Job Purpose Based in the Education & Outreach Department but with some national travel, the post holder will build and maintain links with new communities, specifically from African and Caribbean communities. You will [...] Read more…
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Malcolm X (May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965), born Malcolm Little and also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, was an African American Muslim Minister and Human Rights Activist. To his admirers he was a courageous advocate for the Rights of African Americans, a man who indicted White America in the harshest terms for its [...]
Friday, 5:51 PM
Malcolm X (May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965), born Malcolm Little and also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, was an African American Muslim Minister and Human Rights Activist. To his admirers he was a courageous advocate for the Rights of African Americans, a man who indicted White America in the harshest terms for its [...] Read more…
Peter Tosh (The Stepping Razor)
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Peter Tosh, born Winston Hubert McIntosh (19 October 1944 – 11 September 1987), was a Jamaican reggae musician who was a core member of the band The Wailers (1963–1974), and who afterward had a successful solo career as well as being a promoter of Rastafari. Genres: Reggae, ska, rocksteady, R&B Peter Tosh (also known as [...]
Friday, 5:02 PM
Peter Tosh, born Winston Hubert McIntosh (19 October 1944 – 11 September 1987), was a Jamaican reggae musician who was a core member of the band The Wailers (1963–1974), and who afterward had a successful solo career as well as being a promoter of Rastafari. Genres: Reggae, ska, rocksteady, R&B Peter Tosh (also known as [...] Read more…
Open the Door for Black Coaches
Phil
Open the Door for Black Coaches Submitted Article by Carla Palmer There are 92 professional football clubs in the UK and about 25% of the players are black. Despite the fact that the number of black players has continued to rise there are only two black managers. This situation is contributed to by a lack [...]
Friday, 1:30 PM
Open the Door for Black Coaches Submitted Article by Carla Palmer There are 92 professional football clubs in the UK and about 25% of the players are black. Despite the fact that the number of black players has continued to rise there are only two black managers. This situation is contributed to by a lack [...] Read more…
Phil
October Download the flyer This page will constantly update as events come in. For other events please see the EVENTS CALENDAR. Friday 21st October 2011 Event 1: Afrikan Women in Revolution Presented by Afrikan Freedom Fighter (from Guinea-Bisseau) Sister Teodora Gomes @ 6.30 arrival 7pm start The West Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Association 161-167 Clapham Manor St, London SW4 [...]
Thursday, 11:00 PM
October Download the flyer This page will constantly update as events come in. For other events please see the EVENTS CALENDAR. Friday 21st October 2011 Event 1: Afrikan Women in Revolution Presented by Afrikan Freedom Fighter (from Guinea-Bisseau) Sister Teodora Gomes @ 6.30 arrival 7pm start The West Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Association 161-167 Clapham Manor St, London SW4 [...] Read more…
Job Vacancy – The National Portrait Gallery – PT
Phil
The National Portrait Gallery houses a unique collection of all forms of portraiture of the people who have made or who are currently contributing to British history and culture. With more than 1.8 million visitors each year, the Gallery is one of the country’s most important and popular galleries. Faith, Slavery and Identity Programme Internship [...]
Thursday, 1:54 PM
The National Portrait Gallery houses a unique collection of all forms of portraiture of the people who have made or who are currently contributing to British history and culture. With more than 1.8 million visitors each year, the Gallery is one of the country’s most important and popular galleries. Faith, Slavery and Identity Programme Internship [...] Read more…
Caribbean Voices – Memories of Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire’s Caribbean Community
Phil
Caribbean Voices Memories of Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire’s Caribbean Community Wednesday 19th October 2011 - Stoke-on-Trent Film Theatre. The film Caribbean Voices got it’s premier tonight at Stoke-on-Trent’s Film theatre. The film which is the brainchild of local woman Monienne Stone. Miss Stone, who is the Secretary of The Charity Midlands Jamaica Aid, has been [...]
Thursday, 11:48 AM
Caribbean Voices Memories of Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire’s Caribbean Community Wednesday 19th October 2011 - Stoke-on-Trent Film Theatre. The film Caribbean Voices got it’s premier tonight at Stoke-on-Trent’s Film theatre. The film which is the brainchild of local woman Monienne Stone. Miss Stone, who is the Secretary of The Charity Midlands Jamaica Aid, has been [...] Read more…