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More Black History Season 2010 Events
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Kingdom of Ife: sculptures from West Africa |
4 March – 6 June 2010
The Kingdom of Ife was a powerful, cosmopolitan and wealthy city-state in West Africa (in what is now modern south-west Nigeria; Ife flourished as a political, spiritual, cultural and economic centre in the 12th–15th centuries AD, and was an influential hub of local and long-distance trade networks. This major exhibition presents exquisite examples of brass, copper, stone and terracotta sculpture from West Africa. For more information, visit the website. or view the video
British Museum
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG
www.britishmuseum.org
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South Africa Landscape: Kew at the British Museum |
29 April – 10 October 2010
on the West Lawn of the British Museum Forecourt.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the British Museum are bringing a small corner of South Africa to the heart of London. South Africa Landscape will highlight the rich diversity of plant life from South Africa’s Cape region – an internationally renowned biodiversity hotspot – and will celebrate the two institutions’ shared vision to strengthen cultural understanding and support biodiversity conservation across the world. Connections will be made between plants, people and objects on display in the Museum’s African galleries.
Admission to South Africa Landscape is free for all.
Further details on this will be available soon on the website.
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EVER YOUNG:
JAMES BARNOR STREET AND STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY |
Autograph ABP and the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute jointly present the first exhibition in the US of photographer James Barnor's work. It features a range of archival photographs from a seminal collection that includes street and studio portraits with elaborate backdrops, fashion shoots in glorious colour, and social documentary images from the late 1940s to the 1970s depicting a burgeoning modernity as the Gold Coast becomes Ghana and London becoming a cosmopolitan, multicultural metropolis. Alongside the photographic display, we present the award-winning Black Audio Film Collective feature film Testament (1988), directed by John Akomfrah, an experimental narrative of exile, diaspora and dispossession.
From 28 Jan - 26 May at Rudenstine Gallery, W.E.B. Du Bois Institute, Harvard University, USA
Film Screening: ‘Limbo’ by Admas Habteslasie until 30 Apr at The Autograph ABP Photo Lounge, Rich Mix, London
Exhibition: Santu Mofokeng from 23 Jan - 20 Mar at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Wales.
Contact: Autograph ABP, Rivington Place, London, EC2A 3BA. Tel: 020 7729 9200. Fax: 020 7739 8748. E-mail: info@autograph-abp.co.uk Web: www.autograph-abp.co.uk
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BFI's African Odysseys programme Jan to June 2010 |
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Until 11 April 2010
To mark the sixtieth anniversary of the arrival of the MV Empire Windrush in Britain in 1948, this exhibition tells the personal stories of the involvement of Black men and women from the West Indies and Britain in the First and Second World Wars.
Among the exhibits on display are pages from the MV Empire Windrush passenger list; the RAF flying logbook of Cy Grant, a navigator in Bomber Command, who was shot down over The Netherlands during the Second World War and spent the rest of the war in German prisoner of war camps; the MBE belonging to Sam King, who returned to Britain on the Windrush after serving in the RAF and was later the first Black mayor of Southwark; and the telegram announcing the death of Walter Tull, the first Black British Army officer.
Admission free
Imperial War Museum Lambeth Road SE1 Lambeth North website
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EVERY FIRST Thursday OF THE MONTH
@ THE LUXURIOUS RUBY LO’S IN THE HEART OF LONDON’S WEST END
HOSTED BY:
HER HIGHNESS MS CARROLL THOMPSON (QUEEN OF LOVERS ROCK)
The Lovers Rock Lounge is held monthly in London’s West End.
The night is brought to you by www.Colourtelly.tv (the world’s first Black-British interest television channel).
The Lovers Rock Lounge takes you back to the halcyon days when “dance used to nice!” Every month we have special guest PA’s from the lovers rock era and top DJs selecting sing-a-long classics. Come down and get your groove back in a classy venue with a really good crowd of people.
The night is filmed by www.colourtelly.tv. To view videos of the previous lovers rock lounge events, refer to the “posted items” below and click on the links.
Every Lovers Rock Lounge features several of the Lovers Rock All Stars singing their biggest hits like:
- PAUL DAWKINS “NATURAL WOMAN”
- WINSTON REEDY “DIM THE LIGHTS”
- VICTOR ROMERO EVANS “AT THE CLUB”
- DONNA RHODEN “IT’S TRUE/BE KIND TO MY MAN”
- DENNIS BOVELL “AFTER TONIGHT”
- JANET KAY “SILLY GAMES”
- CARROLL THOMPSON “I’M SO SORRY/HOPELESSLY IN LOVE”
- VIVIAN JONES “STRONG LOVE/SUGAR LOVE”
- PETER HUNNIGALE “PERFECT LADY”
Plus ……………. Resident DJ Mr Prezedent with monthly guests.
The best in Caribbean cuisine - five star catering courtesy of CUMMIN’ UP
JOIN US AND SOAK UP THE VIBES AT THE LOVERS ROCK LOUNGE
Address:
23 Orchard Street, London W1
(off Oxford Street, Opposite selfridges hotel)
Doors: 7pm
£10 at the door
If you want to be a member of the lovers rock lounge and receive regular updates of our events and VIP priority entry, email: info@colourtelly.tv. It won’t cost you a penny.
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Monty Mango: Shows every weekend |
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Why visit Disney? We have the best family show in town!
 I am inviting you to a celebrity launch and to meet the stars such as Monty Mango, Su Su Pineapple, Bernie Banana and the Tropical Island Dancers... Not forgetting the rotten crew... Bad Apple and Sour Grape (who will stop at nothing to prevent you getting free tickets).
Bring your family, children and friends to the new song and dance spectacular stage musical of Tropical Island at its new home The London Film Museum (The Movieum); where the sets, costumes, pictures and props from famous films such as Harry Potter, Dr Who, Star Wars, Batman, Superman, Gladiator, West Side Story and many others are displayed.
Location: The Movieum, Belvedere Road, County Hall Building, London SE1 7PB (next to the London Eye)
 Shows each and every weekend. We are still the cheapest and most entertaining family show in the West End of London (children £8 - adults £10 - family of four £32).
Please reply by e-mail with your name (names of your guests also) and a contact number. The Tropical Island team will reserve your tickets or get them to you.
You can also visit the: www.tropicalisland.co.uk for pictures and background on the show. Regards, Terry Jervis, Producer/Dir.
credits to Ruby Television and the BBC
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 International Slavery Museum Albert Dock |
Trafficked | 31 July 2009 to February 2010
 Trafficked is a community exhibition of contemporary photographs highlighting the on-going struggle to combat human trafficking around the world.
Through interactive aids and human stories the exhibition reveals the struggle of people whose lives have been affected by this modern-day slave trade, as well as demonstrating the continuing global work to stop it. Human trafficking is a global issue and millions of men, women and children are being treated as commodities - something to be bought, sold and enslaved. It is the fastest growing form of organised crime and one of the largest money earners for criminals, and the exhibition highlights cases where people have been trafficked into forced labour, sexual exploitation, street begging, credit card fraud and cannabis cultivation.
This exhibition has been produced in partnership with STOP THE TRAFFIK, a global movement of over 1,000 organisations working together to address the problems of human trafficking.
Black Britannia | 7 August 2009 to 28 February 2010
 Black Britannia showcases 30 inspirational portraits of Black Britons by photographer John Ferguson, celebrating their contribution to British culture and public life over the last few decades.
Surgeons, teachers and fire-fighters feature alongside celebrities such as Lewis Hamilton, Frank Bruno, Charlie Williams and Ms Dynamite. Each photograph demonstrates the individual’s strength of character and determination to succeed in their chosen field, establishing them as someone to look up to. A broad range of professions are represented and the portraits include comedian Gina Yashere, jockey Royston French, singer Estelle and firewoman Vicky Henry.
 Black achiever’s from Liverpool are also represented in the exhibition. Including boxer John Conteh, who was the first British boxer to hold the World Light Heavyweight crown in 25 years, and Gloria Hyatt, founder of the country’s first independent school to cater for Black and racial minority pupils and Liverpool’s first Black headteacher.
 Ferguson’s vision for his photography is to inspire Britain’s Black youth in a society where he believes the kinds of Black role-models people grow up with are almost entirely negative. Ferguson said: “Growing up, I had my own heroes who helped me challenge prejudice in my own life - individuals like Charlie Williams, John Conteh, Joan Armatrading and Bill Morris all included here. This exhibition is my own attempt to give something to the next generation of young Black people.”
International Slavery Museum Albert Dock
Admission FREE | Open 10am-5pm
Information 0151 478 4499
Website liverpoolmuseums.org.uk |
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| IN THE MIX – SUNDAY FREE JAZZ BY SOWETO KINCH. |
Rich Mix is proud to present its continued partnership with jazz and hip hop artist Soweto Kinch. A selection of guest artists and performers, including Femi Temowo and Shabaka Hutchings, take residence in the Rich Mix Bar to create laid back sessions that are fast making Rich Mix the place to be on a Sunday afternoon. Every Sunday. 2 – 5pm Rich Mix Bar - FREE.
www.richmix.org.uk | www.myspace.com/sowetokinch |
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The Heart of the Race: Black Feminism in Britain |
London Metropolitan Archives 6th March 11am-4pm - Free
The Black Cultural Archives recent oral history project to collect testimonies of the women involved in OWAAD (Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent) and other Black women’s groups, is inspired by the seminal book ‘The Heart of the Race’ by Beverley Bryan, Stella Dadzie and Suzanne Scafe. This day draws on this project, and provides an overview of the rise of black British feminism in the 1970s, reflecting on how grassroots Black and Asian women’s movements became important to an emerging black British feminist consciousness.
Speakers include Dawn Butler MP author Stella Dadzie, and Heidi Mirza, University of London.
Booking available via Women’s Library moreinfo@womenslibrary.ac.uk
Venue London Metropolitan Archives, 40 Northampton Road EC1R 0HR
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Limpopo Sessions at Charlie wrights International |
12th March 2010
You are invited to the Limpopo Club Sessions @ Charlie Wright’s International Bar 45 Pitfield Street, London, N1 6DA. Tel. 020 7490 8345 www.charliewrights.com
MOSI CONDE AND KEIRA KORA AFRICA
(www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/world/onyourstreet/msmosi.shtml and www.myspace.com/mosiconde)
plus DJs "WALA" and "MR K".
 Born into a family of griots ...in Guinea, West Africa, Mosi Conde started performing at an early age. A highly accomplished kora (21-string African harp) player and singer his music is deeply rooted in the tradition and folkloric expressions of his country. Expertly mixing the kora, percussion and silky vocals this combo is one of the most exciting on the live music scene.
Band performs from 9.30pm-11.30pm. DJs play until 4.00am. DJ Wala (producer and world music connoisseur – da best in da business) DJ Mr K (the marvellous selector)
Playing loads of high energy African hits/club anthems with a touch of soca, salsa, reggae, soul and
funk. Potent mix of highly infectious music not to be missed!
Time: 8.30pm to 4.00am
Admission: £5.00
Tube: Old Street (Exit 2)
Buses: 26, 47, 48, 55, 149, 242, 243
Contact: Mr K 07745 854867
See more www.charliewrights.com
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Curtis Walker & Felix Dexter in
“Mummy I Love You” on Mothers Day |
Sun 14th March 8pm
£15 / £12.50 conc. www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk
Tele: 020 8690 0002
Carlton Thomas presents
Curtis Walker & Felix Dexter in “Mummy I Love You” on Mothers Day
Come see Curtis Walker and Felix Dexter at the Broadway Theatre Catford on stage together for the first time in a very special Mother’s Day stand up comedy and sketch show suitable for all the family called “Mummy I Love You”. This will be an evening of guaranteed laughter and humour brought to you by two comedy maestro’s Curtis Walker and Felix Dexter, Mummies Boy’s.
This Mother's Day comedy show is suitable for all the family
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Greetings to you all,
Introducing: 'DAY OF THE GODDESS March 21st 2010'
I am Woman in conjunction with Mothership Edutainment are bringing forth to much deserved woman our event 'Day of the Goddess'. Unlike many others we are catering strictly for women.
March 21st 2010 will be the day when women come together at the Unity Centre in Brent and unite under the same roof for a sensational bonding session.
Celebrating Your Goddess Within!
The day is packed with 7 hours of Performers, Motivational Speakers, Presentations & Workshops. A hot buffet and refreshments are also on the menu, not to mention the *arts and crafts stalls, raffle and giftbags.
The entire day including buffet is inclusive of the £20.00 ticket price you may wonder how much more we can fit in! Well we would appreciate you sharing this wonderful news with your network and for this we are offering you an ‘earlybird’ ticket price of £15.00.
This is a ticket only event so take advantage of this unique offer, treat your partner, friend or neighbour.
Be quick though, this offer is only available during January 2010. After this date the full ticket price £20.00 will be available.
For more details on
The programme
Purchase your tickets
Advertising
Booking a stall
See what you missed at our 2006 event
Logon to www.dayofthegoddess.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you & meeting you soon.
Goddesses on the Go
*Goods on market stalls are not included in the ticket price
Contact Us
By Phone - Sheryl 07984 979 413 / Aama 07976 583 115
By Email - Info@dayofthegoddess.co.uk
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LONDON. Film Event
A Place in the City with Jenny Morgan and Firoze Manji. |
Monday 22 March
Nearly 17 years since apartheid ended, millions of black South Africans still live without sanitation, adequate water supplies, or electricity. In this film, shot in and around Durban, the grassroots shack-dwellers' movement Abahlali baseMjondolo – many of whose leaders are now in hiding – makes the case for decent services, and against forcible eviction. Producer and director, Jenny Morgan grew up in Durban and has made numerous films for TV about social injustice. In the discussion following the film, she will be joined by Firoze Manji, the executive director and editor of Pambazuka News, the innovative online newsletter which champions human rights and civil society organisations in Africa.
Friends of Le Monde Diplomatique Café Diplo at The Gallery, 70/77 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EL. Nearest tube station Farringdon. 6.45pm (doors open 6.30). £3, concessions £2, tickets on door. Info 07984 178 193
or see our website http://monde-diplo-friends.org.uk/
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Staying Power
Exploring Black British Identity through Photography
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Tuesday 30 March - Thursday 1 April 2010
Digital Studio, Sackler Centre
10.30-17.00
 Join photographer Ed Otchere in this special opportunity to explore black British documentary photography, learn more about how to use a camera more creatively and effectively during this three-day intensive course.
- Day one - Examine documentary photographs relating to black British culture in the V&A’s print room, followed by a talk by renowned photographer Charlie Philips. Portobello Rd, Photograph by Charlie Philips The afternoon will be spent learning the techniques of street photography.
- Day two - Spend the morning at the Black Cultural Archives where you will explore their extensive collection. The afternoon will be spent on location in Brixton where you will be encouraged to capture creatively what you consider to be examples of black British identity today.
- Day three - Participate in a constructive review of all participants' work and get advice on how to use Photoshop to modify and tweak your images to best highlight the subject's qualities in the V&A’s Design Studio.
Cost: £30, no concessions
To book call +44 020 7942 2211 and pay by card or a cheque in the post.
Jointly organised with the Black Cultural Archives (BCA)
For more information about the Black Cultural Archives visit www.bcaheritage.org.uk
Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund
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Tour to G-H-A-N-A |
Moyo wa Taifa warmly invites you to their upcoming
Afrikan Liberation Day (ALD) Culture & Heritage
10 day Tour to G-H-A-N-A Sat 22 – Mon 31 May 2010 more
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