This year marks 50 years since the death of Eric Walrond, the Afro<http://www.blackpast.org/entries-categories/africa>-Caribbean<http://www.blackpast.org/entries-categories/caribbean-west-indies> writer<http://www.blackpast.org/entries-categories/writers> and journalist<http://www.blackpast.org/entries-categories/journalists-reporters> of the Harlem Renaissance era, who spent the final part of his life in the UK, and is buried in the cemetery at Abney Park in Stoke Newington, London N16.
Abney Park Trust are planning an event to commemorate his life and work, as part of an ongoing desire to raise the profile of this overlooked but important writer. This event is likely to take place on 5th June, to coincide with the Stoke Newington Literary Festival.
The trust is actively looking for people to be involved in the event, particularly:
- Speakers to talk about Walrond's life, work and legacy;
- Speakers to put his life into the broader context of Caribbean writers in London and/or the Harlem Renaissance;
- Anyone who could read from his work or perform in another format;
- Anyone who has been inspired by his legacy, who would like to present their original work/talk about their experiences - writers, poets, activists etc from all backgrounds;
- Musical or other performances related to the Harlem Renaissance;
- Anyone who would like to lead a discussion event around his work (e.g. a book club format discussing stories from Walrond's most famous work, Tropic Death).
Abney Park Trust is a charitable trust and as this will be a free fundraising event, they are unable to pay people for their time but may be able to cover reasonable expenses.
Anybody interested in taking part should contact Joanna Bending at the Abney Park Trust ([log in to unmask]).
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