Black History Walks, Talks & Films
13 Years of Education Through
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Black History is longer than a month..
26 March 2015 Professor Gus John: The Sequel !! |
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| A capacity crowd of 450 people packed out the British Film Institute at the Southbank for the electrifying talk by Professor Gus John. It was so popular (2800 people wanted 450 tickets) we had to repeat it. See below for details |
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| Southwark Youth Group members explain what they got from one of the walks (video) |
Guided walks on the 3500 years of African history in London
Listed Top Ten walks in London by the Guardian HERE
Email info@blackhistorywalks.co.uk to book.
Trafalgar Square. 11am Easter Monday 6th April
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| 1960's "There are too many immigrants coming to England" |
Millions of people walk through WC2 (Trafalgar/Leicester Square area) every day and have no idea of the centuries of African history under their feet. In 2 hours your guide will uncover the black presence and influence in the area. African Princes, Generals, Resistance Fighters, Civil Rights Leaders, Pilots, Nurses and Sailors all make an appearance. We highlight the links between Africa, China, India and the Caribbean and explain how history was whitewashed and racism institutionalised. In 2007 there was a huge emphasis on the 200th anniversary of the British 'abolition' of the human trade in 1807, but African freedom fighters in the Caribbean island of Haiti defeated the French, Spanish and British armies and had already declared their independence in 1804
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| What does this movie have to do with the Black community of Notting Hill ? |
Notting Hill. 2pm Easter Monday 6th April
There is much more to Notting Hill than Carnival but even that history is often mis-represented. Find out about pioneering African/Caribbean people who literally fought for equality and laid the foundation for modern multi-cultural London. Why does Portobello road have that name? Where in London is there evidence of 3500 years of African civilisation ? We cover Baron Baker, Jamaican Freedom Fighters, White Defence League, Sus law, Sou-Sou / Partner System, Michael X, Peter Rachman, Claudia Jones, anti-black riots of 1958, Mau Mau, Shebeens and invisible black history
Elephant and Castle. 11am Saturday 4th April
This walk links the Imperial War Museum with the Cumin Museum. We cover, housing discrimination, Black economic empowerment, deaths in custody, World War 1 and 2, Black Shakespeare, media racism, Black British Civil Rights Heroes, gentrification and more. This walk illustrates the Black history of more than 200 years.
'A truly inspiring day, filled with information I may have NEVER been aware of, if it was not for attending this walk. The friendly intellectually amazing tour guide relayed facts that I would of had to research for months to be aware of. I would URGE any and everyone, of all ages to attend - a great, fun, educational day out.' Isschara Maxime
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| How is this African building connected to Soho? |
Secrets of Soho Walk 11am Saturday 11th April
In an area known for offices and clubs, this special walk delves into an amazing depth of history which proves and lists: ancient African civilisations, black women broadcasters of the 1940's, civil rights activists who campaigned for equality in the military, black female entrepenuers/heroines, Jimi Hendrix, Mary Seacole, African radicals of the 1800's, black classical musicians, Pan African conspiracies, propaganda and spies
Clapham Common Walk 1pm Sunday 26th April
Due to the interest generated from our 1834 Slavery Compensation: Who got the 20 Million Pounds ? event (see www.youtube.com/blackhistorywalks ) We have organised a special walk in Clapham common to expose the African resistance and presence in the area and the many homes and establishments literally built from the profits of slavery. Features of this walk..
- The African Academy, an all black school in the 1800's
- Black Freedom fighters and the Sierra Leone connection
- African aristocracy in 1800's London
- Jamaican Maroons and African-Canadians
- How enslaved Africans helped poor English people
- Barclays, Hibbert and other estates built with West Indian money
- The Clapham Sect and white abolitionists
- Stained glass propaganda and the famous Windrush air raid shelter
- Inter-generational wealth
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| Where in Africa, does this money come from ? |
St Pauls/Bank Walk 11am Saturday 18 April
In 100 minutes your guide will take you through hundreds of years of the African presence, and contribution, to London's way of life. Discover secret alleyways and enormous buildings all connected to Africa and the Caribbean in ways which the owners do not want you to know. Find out about black loyalists and African revolutionaries. Uncover the submerged links between racism, trade, religion, slavery and politics which are still evident in the very streets and buildings of the oldest part of London.
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Our guide's encyclopedic knowledge of the area, and his passion for black history, made for a rich and detailed learning experience. He was friendly and engaging, frequently involving the students in dialogue and relating his points to places and subjects that are familiar to them. The students were fascinated throughout and learned a great deal. We recommend this tour most highly!"
Rebecca Whisnant, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Director of Women's and Gender Studies, University of Dayton
Get a group of friends together and have your own private walk at a time to suit. Schools and staff groups welcome. Email info@blackhistorywalks.co.uk
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- Dawn of Planet of the Apes: The Black History movie Breakdown
Sunday 28th March 3-6pm Voluntary Action Islington 200a Pentonville Road N19JP Prompt start. £8.00 adults. £5 kids. First come, first served
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| Nope, not just a movie about talking animals. Join us as we decode and analyse. Watch the film before you come so you can bring your own observations |
The blockbusting 'Planet of the Apes' series of films/tv series have many elements which parallel human and civil rights struggles all over the world. Many viewers have consumed these movies and, like the Matrix. not been aware of the coded messages and specific black history references in these films. Over these two sessions Andrew Muhammad: The Investigator, will analyse and demonstrate the double meaning in specific scenes, unveil the hidden agendas and show the black history references that are in plain sight...if you thought the Matrix and Michael Jackson breakdowns were deep, you'll need scuba gear this time
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- Medical Apartheid : 400 Years of European Experiments on African Bodies
Friday 10th April 6.30pm Blue Room, BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road SE1 Prompt start. £3.00 donation. Click HERE to book your seat
A review of the scientific experiments and research performed on Black
people to refine various drugs and medical treatments for use with white people. We also detail chemical ad biological warfare.
This presentation will draw on Harriet Washington's book of the same name, various documentation from World War 1 and 2, Aboriginal history, Vietnam, US Prisons and Porton Down.
It will cover:
*Piracy, Poisons and East Africa
*Radioactive People: North Africa and the Pacific
*Birth and Crowd Control: The South African Solution, Project Coast
*National Security Memorandum 200
*Vic Mackie and Congressional Inquiries
*The 'War on Drugs', Haiti, Jamaica, USA
*The Mau Mau, Kenya, Sierra Leone and Afghanistan
Presented by www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
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| African Warrior Queen Nzingha: The Movie !!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| 50 Years of Struggle: Professor Gus John in conversation with the legendary Margaret Busby ! Sunday 19 April, 2pm to 5.30pm Phoenix Cinema, Finchley, N2 9PJ www.phoenixcinema.co.uk Professor Gus John and Margaret Busby (first Black female publisher in Britain) on 50 years of African British people fighting for equality in education, housing, employment, religion,policing and health. Plus fantastic rare archive from his personal collections. Tickets on sale from this weekend. This is a repeat of the BFI event where 2800 people chased 450 tickets. Many were turned away at the door and many people are coming again.
- Do not delay,
- Book your tickets in advance
- Be on time
- Check the map and Northern line tubes BEFORE you leave
- Aim to be in your seat for ten minutes to 2pm
- Do not roll up 1 hour late and expect to get in
A blackhistorywalks.co.uk production
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