BLACK HISTORY Celebrating our past, present and future South • October 2016 Black History Month

2016 has so far proven to be a year of loss and Much has happened in recent times which has change. A year where people who have been solidified my belief in the importance of history. a part of the very fabric of our times have sadly History is not just the recording of happenings departed and our country now facing economic in a bygone age. History viewed, in the context and sociological uncertainty. Change brings of the present, provides the basis for a record it’s own challenges but also provides us with of development and change. opportunities to speak about the advantages Many things have changed for the better but of cultural diversity which can lead ultimately as the Black Lives Matter movement and the to understanding and improving relationships social crisis in Zimbabwe show, that record of between all communities. development and change has much room for improvement. To inject some lightness and stability for us all this year’s Black History Month promises As in previous years, Black History Month to be one of colourful celebration. Our theme South will reflect on the contributions and for the 12th BHM is Role Models past, present, achievements of people of African-Caribbean international and domestic, examining the descent and we should continue to learn from positive effect the actions of others can have on and celebrate these examples. We should take pride in Black History and most importantly our own lives and experiences. share that history not just in October, but all year round and encourage each other to ’s BHM has always sought to bring contribute positively to tomorrow’s history. The together our wonderfully diverse community phrase I came across recently that sums this up and I can honestly say this year we have perfectly for me is “Each one, teach one”. contributions from across the region. I hope you enjoy the numerous events that will be Jen Campbell running through the month and look forward to Black History Month Co-Ordinator meeting you all over the coming weeks.

So... Let the celebration commence!

Lou Taylor Black History Month Co-ordinator

Black History Month South Lou Taylor: 07836 631485 Jen Campbell: 07968 753169 Dedicated to the memory of Angela Leonard E: [email protected] (Glenn), Barrister & Black History Month Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/ “Hero” 2009. BHMSouthampton Magazine edited and designed by Don John. Sponsors Spectrum

Spectrum Housing Group is proud to support Southampton Solent University is working at the Black History Month and the many events forefront of Internationalisation. Black History that bring people together to celebrate the Month is a crucial part of informing our students, achievements of black communities in the region. Congratulations to Lou and Jen and the staff and the community about the history of team who have worked hard to organise this Internationalisation in and around Southampton year’s programme focussing on role models. and the hugely positive benefits that has brought to local culture and the economy.

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We are proud to support BHM’s values and ethos, as we have done since it’s inception. We are delighted to see the ambition and reach of this event grow year on year. Radian is committed to City College ongoing support for Black History Month as a key event in Southampton City’s annual calendar. I am delighted that Black History Month is being launched this year at City College, as it’s very important to all of us at the College to be This year Radian is organising and supporting active members of our city community. Black initiatives to celebrate the contribution of History Month is an important time each year to black role models in our communities and think about the diversity of Southampton and to offers a chance to celebrate and recognise the celebrate the cultural richness that we enjoy as achievements of positive black role models. a result.

Radian is delighted to be a part of the vibrant events taking place this October.

Lindsay Todd Sarah Stannard Chief Executive Principal & Chief Executive The Launch of Black History Month The Hub: Southampton City College Friday 30th September, 11:00 - 14:00pm

This year’s event will be hosted by Southampton tough, however this was also an opportunity City College. The Mayor of Southampton for him as an individual with high ambitions to Councillor Catherine McEwing will officially go on and pursue his ambitions in journalism, launch the activities for the month. The launch social affairs and politics. He finished A’ levels will feature contributions from the hosts and in English Language, Media Studies and Level presentations from invited guests. 3 BTEC Applied Law in June 2016. He looks forward to starting university in September Our keynote speaker will be Rex Obano. Rex 2016, ans is looking forward to starting a Obano has written for the stage, television, bachelor’s degree in English and Media with radio and film. He was born in London and spent hopes to step in the Journalism and media a year in the United States on placement where industry. After completing his degree in he read Playwriting at City College of New English and Media along with work experience York. He has a Masters Degree in Feature Film in the journalism/media industry he hopes to Screenwriting from Royal Holloway, University follow this up by doing a Politics and Sociology of London, and is best known as a writer degree. for the award winning children’s animated series Rastamouse. His theatre includes Slaves (Theatre 503) and The Door Never Closes (Almeida Theatre). His radio includes Someone’s Making A Killing In Nigeria, Burned To Nothing, Lover’s Rock and As Innocent As You Can Get. He is under commission from ITV Studios.

We are also pleased to welcome Musah Stamburi as keynote speaker. Musah was born in Bulawayo Zimbabwe and moved to the UK in early 2013. Adjusting to life in the UK was Muhammed Ali in Hedge End 1971 Black Plaque to commemorate the moment.

In past years Black History South have made Bemused shoppers looked on in astonishment four “Black Plaque” awards to individuals who as the former world heavyweight boxing have made an impact on the Black History of champion, Muhammad Ali, created a “rumble” the region. These have included Bob Marley, in the aisles as he made an appearance at the Joe Harriott and Craig David. Fine Fare Supermarket in Hedge End. It was undoubtedly a surprising sight and not a little It Is not every day that the most famous incongruous to see a legend of Ali’s stature up sporting superstar on the planet walks into close and personal and it’s pretty safe to say your local supermarket. But in October 1971 that since that day no one with a bigger name that is exactly what happened in . than Muhammed Ali has been spotted locally.

This is part of a newspaper report at the time.

Black History Month will be celebrating that moment by placing a “Black Plaque” at that very location. Details of the unveiling will be promoted during Black History Month.

#Black Lives Matter 9/11 2001 marked, amongst other things, protesting about racism became embarrassed the moment when the issue of “Race’ in the about complaining and surrendered to the western world became inflamed and the heat perception that this was an ugly fact of life was felt all over the world; and the UK was no that they should be expected to deal with and exception. From that time,people of colour, failure to deal with it was a measure of their in worlds where they were in the minority, own inadequacy. In more recent times the were viewed very differently and the well “Black Lives Matter” narrative has become an worn struggles to achieve equality were international expression of that condition and seriously reduced. These times generated resurrected sentiments that were last seen in an atmosphere where ethnic minority the 1970s. communities seemed to lose the appetite to press for civil rights in the same way as before, I would like to think that the celebration of and authorities were less enthusiastic about Black History Month is an important means by offering it up. When such issues of civil rights which Black people can properly evaluate the were echoed individually and collectively they qualities of their own history and an affirmation were met with accusations of “playing the race of self worth. We in the South of are card” or “political correctness gone mad” and making our small contribution and this year’s the philosophy of “enough is enough” were theme”Role Models” is one small step along more aggressively articulated. The notion of the way. fortress Europe gained momentum and the criminalisation of dissenting voices were Don John manifested in stop,search and arrests and the Founder: disproportionate presence of those groups Black History Month South in the criminal justice system. Even those Alison Heydari: Commander Southampton Police

Alison joined Hampshire Constabulary in about supporting issues relating to Diversity, 2000, stationed at Southampton Central Station community engagement and she mentors in 2001. On promotion she joined CID and as extensively. a Detective Sergeant and Inspector, worked across many disciplines including Child Abuse Alison is married with two children. She has a Investigation and Cold Case Review. Alison PGCE, BSc in Social Policy, MSc Criminology worked in London as a staff officer and on the and Criminal Justice and CMI level 7 in Inspection Team at Her Majesty’s Inspectorate Leadership & Management and Coaching & of Constabulary. On return to the Constabulary, Mentoring. She is currently reading for a PhD Alison managed a Public Protection Unit at Portsmouth University. investigating Hate Crime, Domestic Violence, Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults.

In 2009 Alison was promoted to Chief Inspector posted as District Commander of Portsmouth South. Then in 2011 Alison spent six months researching domestic abuse and teaching Comparative Policing Systems at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York. Alison has been District Commander of Havant and Waterlooville, Portsmouth and Southampton. She has combined these roles with others including Force Negotiator and Public Order Commander. She is passionate

Veronica Gordon and Keesha Edwards: Local Role Models

Veronica, a qualified journalist, is the founder of Keesha Edwards has been shortlisted for a Vibrant Vibes, a community radio programme National Diversity Award in the Race, Religion set up to redress the lack of positive media & Faith category; she has been nominated for coverage of - and for - Southampton’s Black contributions to her community as a volunteer British, African and Caribbean communities. radio presenter and Sunday school assistant. Being community radio, this is voluntary and Veronica has dedicated more than ten years to Keesha is a radio presenter for two community giving the city’s Black communities a voice and radio stations in Southampton,Unity 101 and platform. Voice FM on programmes celebrating African/ Caribbean communities. Within her Church, Through her hard work and passion for Keesha works with children aged 2yrs to 12yrs. journalism, Veronica achieved a role as a Journalist at ITV’s Meridian News. She is Keesha has continued to pursue her ambitions determined to ensure diverse communities and is a an aspiring entrepreneur currently a are fairly represented in the region’s television Self Employed Concessions Manager of Papa’s news coverage. Popcorn; a gourmet popcorn catering service. Black History Month 2016 Celebrates Role Models

Barack Obama: International Back in February this year Virginia Mclaurin a 106 year old African American lady was Role Model invited to the Whitehouse and during her visit danced with the President in the Oval Office. Every generation has it’s “Where were you The words she used to describe her personal when..?” moment and for many of us it will be joy at that moment will echo through the ages . Nov 4th 2008 when against the backdrop of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts and global economic meltdown, America elected its first “I am so happy, a black black President. An event that even 2 years previous would have seemed fantastical. President a black wife and I’m here to celebrate Black In the 2 terms of office that have followed, the Obama legacy for most people outside of the History” USA has been symbolic rather than substantial. Barack is quoted as saying to Michelle on contemplating running for President, “The day I take the oath of office the world will look at us differently. And millions of kids across this country will look at themselves differently, that alone is something” and for most black people around the world today he is still the ultimate role model.

Within the USA Barack Obama has not been able to deliver the full remit of his manifesto Virginia Mclaurin 107 years of age. due to being continually blocked by the hostility of a mostly Republican Congress and dogged by mass shootings, Police killings and subsequent riots as in Ferguson. However he has still managed to accomplish some big changes such as Heath Care Reform, improved school nutrition and repealed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” formalising new policy allowing gay and lesbian recruits to serve openly in the US military for the first time.

On the world stage Obama has always had a strong presence and when his term of office comes to an end on January 20th 2017 he will be just 56 and able to speak freely without the constraints of the White House and Political diplomacy, it’s likely he will have an even greater influence on world affairs outside of his presidency than he did within it.

Much like us the American people are facing a time of political change, with the unprecedented rise of Donald Trump they may come to realise (hopefully) that for the last 8 years there has been an adult in the White House and that in Barack Obama they will be losing someone who took both public service and the people seriously, a man who believed that he stood for something greater and more important than himself.

Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium Inspiring Young People in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Stem)

‘Roopa Master-Coles is an enthusiastic member of the Black History Month team but also works for the STEM Team at Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium and is also a STEM Ambassador. By developing the Centre’s involvement in Black History Month, she is proudly combing two passions - diversity and STEM.’ Roopa’s passion is social justice and for more than 20 years she has been personally and professionally involved with many aspects of diversity and inclusion. She was a founding member and the first chairperson of Kettering Race Equality Council and subsequent Director of Northamptonshire REC, has sat on the boards of women’s support groups and a range of equal rights bodies and has worked with black and ethnic minority children in the care of social services. Roopa also established and developed an anti-racism group which won local and national awards.

Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium is proud to support Black History Month South 2016. One of the services we offer is the STEM ambassadors Programme which enables Roopa Master-Coles anyone with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills to inspire young people and demonstrate the possibilities of STEM subjects and careers. The STEM ambassadors are fantastic role models.

One of the many people who have benefited from this programmes is Ese Ono-Sorhue, who is a chemical development engineer at Armfield Limited. Her role involves developing engineering teaching equipment for universities, vocational study and colleges as well as teaching content for the equipment. Ese studied Chemical engineering (MEng) at the university of Aberdeen and chemical engineering in university of Benin, Nigeria.

If anyone is interested in being involved or just wants to know more please contact:

STEM Resources Manager: Emily Thorpe-Smith emilythorpe-smith@ winchestersciencecentre.org Tel: 01962 891933 Ese Ono-Sorhue Black Women in the Space Programme?

Taraji P Henson, Janelle Monae and Octavia Spencer are starring in “Hidden Figures,” a forthcoming film that tells the astonishing true story of female African-American mathematicians who were invaluable to NASA’s space program in the Jim Crow South in the early 1960s.

“Hidden Figures” comes as Hollywood is under mounting pressure to diversify its offerings after this year’s much criticized largely all-white Oscars race.

One of those women, Katherine Johnson was born in 1918 was a research mathematician, who by her own admission, was simply fascinated by numbers.

In 1953 she began working for NASA’s predecessor. They had taken the unusual step of hiring women for the tedious and precise work . In a time before the electronic computers we know today, these women had the job title of “computer.” and during World War II, it expanded this effort to include African-American women and as a “computer”, she calculated the trajectory for Alan Shepard, the first American in space and her calculations proved critical to the success of the Apollo Moon landing program.

National Project Manager, National Academy and to develop new opportunities Space Centre, Leicester for working cooperatively with various organisations for the delivery of STEM support. Dr Kierann Shah, an ex-pupil of Cantell school She also has responsibility for Academy events and Richard Taunton College and the daughter at the National Space Centre. of our very own Jayanti Shah, originally joined the National Space Academy as Regional Kierann is offering an opportunity for two Project Manager in February 2012 as part of young people to visit the National Space the Academy’s national expansion, and took on Centre in Leicester, details will be circulated the role of National Project Manager at the end during Black History Month. of February 2013.

After completing a first masters degree (MPhys) in Physics Kierann worked at the Multi- disciplinary Nanotechnology Centre in Swansea, gaining a research Masters and then a PhD.

Kierann’s role is both to support the network of teachers and scientists that work with the  “One of the great stories of our time”, Guardian

MANDELA TRILOGY 7-10 September 2016

A Musical Tribute to the Life of Nelson Mandela. Music by Peter Louis van Dijk & Mike Campbell. Written and directed by Michael Williams, featuring the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.

From tribal initiation rites on the banks of the Mbashe River, through the heady and rebellious jazz- fuelled days in Sophiatown; to incarceration and reflection on Robben Island and finally beyond, to freedom - this is the story of one of the world’s most iconic figures. The amazing life of Nelson Mandela is brought vividly to the stage by Cape Town Opera in a large-scale celebration and tribute to the man who touched hearts and minds around the world.

Told in three parts, by a cast of over 60 South African performers, the music and story match the vastly different phases of Mandela’s journey from freedom fighter to president. The upbeat jazz and swing-influenced songs of Sophiatown in the central section of the piece are framed on either side by musical styles more familiar in contemporary opera - with a dash of authentic Xhosa folk music that grounds the production in its African roots. Written by two different composers each Act is in stark contrast to the others, but with an over-arching dramatic theme that shines a light on the life of an extraordinary man.

Tickets can be obtained from: The Mayflower Box Office 02380 711811

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION 17 - 22 October 2016

Based on the 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption, this thrilling stage production examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum security facility. The 1994 feature film, regularly voted Britain’s favourite ever movie, starred Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman and was nominated for seven Academy Awards.

Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated at the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone. Andy strikes up an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red, and things take a slight turn for the better. However, when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and exploit his talents for accountancy, a desperate plan is quietly hatched…

Ian Kelsey & Patrick Robinson reprise the Tim Robbins & Morgan Freeman roles. ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER Mayflower Theatre Southampton 11 - 12 October 2016

Robert Battle – Artistic Director Masazumi Chaya – Associate Artistic Director

Direct from New York, under the leadership of Artistic Director Robert Battle, Ailey continues to wow audiences and critics around the world. The all-star lineup will include new works by some of today’s most acclaimed choreographers, as well as Ailey classics including the beloved crowd- pleaser Revelations, the most widely-seen modern dance work in the world.

Tickets can be obtained from: The Mayflower Box Office 02380 711811

This show is hosted and produced by Don John and includes music forms such as Mento, Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, Dancehall and the new Roots revival movement...... for those who know Voice FM is THE voice of Southampton, a little and those who know their stuff. broadcasting live on FM locally and online world-wide, with all shows available for SOUL TRAIN UNITY 101 streaming after broadcast. They currently have Fortnightly Saturdays 6pm-8pm a reach of 250,000 people with around 75,000 listeners per week They are located in St. Mary’s Playing the best variety of soulful R&b, urban in the heart of Southampton; reputed to be the and old school. most culturally diverse part of the city. During October Voice FM will provide information Vibrant Vibes is a community radio show about Black History Month all during October. covering the latest news, views & events from Southampton’s vibrant Black British, African and Caribbean communities.

Throughout October, Vibrant Vibes will keep you up-to-date with the South’s Black History Month news and events. There will be dates for your diary, exclusive interviews, free BHM event ticket giveaways and, of course, the Vibrant Vibes ladies will be out and about, reporting from events and hearing your views SOUL TRAIN: BLACK HISTORY SPECIALS on the city’s BHM offerings. Every Tuesday 6:00pm-8:00pm Vibrant Vibes broadcasts every two weeks on This show is hosted and produced by Don Saturdays, from 6pm to 8pm. Tune in on 1st, John & Jim Baker veterans of the music and 15th and 29th October on 101.1FM, online on community scene in Southampton. The show www.unity101.org or on the free Unity 101 is a selection of not only Soul and R&B, but Community Radio app. includes Blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop and any music that has a “soulful” quality. If you want to tell Vibrant Vibes about your BHM news or event, please email vibrantvibes@ NIGHT MOVES: unity101.org. Black History Reggae Specials Every Tuesday, 8.00pm-9.00pm Turner Sims Celebrates Black History Month

FEMI TEMOWO FEATURING ENGINES ORCHESTRA Saturday 29 October, 8:00 pm

Femi Temowo is a Nigerian-born, MOBO-nominated, UK-based composer, guitarist and vocalist, well known for his work with artists like Amy Winehouse, Dee Dee Bridgewater, The Roots and Soweto Kinch to name a few. Exploring his unique blend of afro, jazz and folk, he joins forces with the groundbreaking cross-genre ensemble Engines Orchestra to present music from his critically acclaimed 3rd solo release The Music is the Feeling.

Box Office 023 8059 5151

Love Soul Choir Celebrates Black History

Sunday 9th October 12-12:30pm & 1:00-1:30pm

Love Soul Choir “the community of talented They are a non-religious pop, soul, motown and singers” is pleased to be supporting Black gospel group open to singers over the age of 16 History Month once again this year. Love Soul and currently set in and around Southampton. Choir have been an essential ingredient within Black History Month for many years and are a Come and join us and them at West Quay! wonderful example of the city’s diversity.

Love Soul Choir are once again happy to further promote activities celebrating people of African descent. Supporting Akala will be LST, Leigh Samuel Taylor a talent emerging from the heart of Southampton. The last year has seen LST venture out as an acoustic quartet whilst finishing his debut album set for release later this year.

The quartet produce a powerful and funky backing perfect for the rhythmic and melodic tones of LST. As well as being heavily supported by the BBC Introducing teams LST has performed at a number of festivals across the UK including IOW festival and Blissfields.

AKALA The Social Club Southampton Friday 21st October

Kingslee James Daley, better known by the of young, intelligent black people – especially stage name Akala, is an English rapper poet men. They’re treated as the exception to the and academic. Originally from Kentish Town, rule. It’s the same with chavs – I have plenty of London, his older sister is rapper/vocalist Ms, white, working-class friends from east London Dynamite. In 2006, he was voted the Best Hip who read Max Planck and Niels Bohr and Hop Act at the MOBO Awards. Albert Einstein. But their story is never going to be told because they’re not supposed to be The text below gives you a flavour of Akala’s like that.” thinking and helps us to reflect on the nature of hip-hop and the role of young black men Akala once called rap “the misogynistic, within the genre: There’s an intellectual materialistic handmaiden of American culture among young, working-class African- capitalism”, but he’s a lot more lighthearted Caribbean children that comes from a than that makes him sound. “A lot of hip-hop certain strain of hip-hop – Gil Scott-Heron, is about getting people to eat McDonald’s,” Rastafarianism – and it’s completely absent he says. UK rappers remain relatively non- from any narrative of that world,” he says. “My commercial because they maintain strong sister was worshipped in a way I can’t tell connections with their cultures, and for many you; when we went to Brixton or Tottenham reasons – the class system being the biggest – they wouldn’t let her pay for anything. And their views are not what society wants to hear. although no one said it out loud, we all knew it was because she was representing a side Akala is in the middle of a retrospective 10 of intellectual black culture that is never year anniversary tour so feel free to join him usually acknowledged. “I hate to say it, but at The Social Club in Southampton. this country is not comfortable with the idea The Concorde Celebrates Black History Month

THE WHITNEY HOUSTON SHOW starring BELINDA DAVIDS Friday 21 October 2016, From 9.00pm

This breathtaking production, featuring the impeccable vocal talents of South Africa’s Belinda Davids, is a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. Accompanied by a full band and dancers, Davids performs over two hours of Whitney Houston’s best loved pop hits live on stage.

GENO WASHINGTON and the Ram Jam Band 50th anniversary tour Friday 28 October 2016, From 9.30pm

Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band had two of the biggest selling UK albums of the sixties. Amazingly both of these were live albums. Hand Clappin, Foot Stompin, Funky Butt Live was in the album charts for 48 weeks of the year 1966 and was only out-sold by The Sound of Music and Bridge over Troubled Water.

Book tickets online or call: 023 8061 3989 For further details contact www.theconcordeclub.com The Brook Celebrates Bob Marley

LEGEND (BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE) The Brook Friday 21st October

LEGEND are seven great musicians and singers dedicated to the life and music of the late, great Bob Marley. This dynamic band, led by the charismatic Michael Anton Phillips (Cheesy) has a pedigree second to none, whose members have worked with such reggae greats as: The Mighty Diamonds, The Original Wailers, Dennis Brown, Rankin Roger, The Beat, Burning Spear, Apache Indian, Errol Dunkley, George and Desmond Decker, Musical Youth plus many more.

Legend’s two hour show covers the very best of Bob Marley and The Wailers timeless classics: These are just a few of his million selling hits brought to you in this fantastic two hour tribute to the acknowledged the King of reggae. The musicianship is flawless, with that irresistible reggae groove compelling you to move and the presence of Bob Marley him self invoked in the skilled and respectful portrayal by Michael and the Band.

Tickets: £15 in Advance £13 on door

Call The Box Office: 023 8055 5366 Or Pop In To The Box Office: The Brook, 466 Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 3SD

Box Office Hours: 1:00pm - 7:00pm Monday - Saturday

The Engine Rooms Celebrate Black History Month: Saturday 22nd October

GENTLEMAN’S DUB CLUB Engine Rooms, Southampton, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm £13.50

Gentleman’s Dub Club is a nine-piece band that formed in Leeds in early 2006. With a style based in dub, ska and roots reggae, GDC have burst onto the UK circuit, rocking gigs and festivals up and down the country with their super high energy show.

Combining tight grooves and a heavyweight sound, Gentleman’s Dub Club bring the party to crowds of all ages. Black History South recognise the work of the Southampton Race Equality Council

People and places are the key factors that play the office was popularly known as “Miss Penny’s a part in marking moments that should be Office”. From the 1970s this organisation was remembered. a major force in tackling race inequality in the city and beyond; and made significant The Black History Month plaque, popularly contributions in fighting race discrimination known as “The Black Plaque” has been The and furthering good community relations on a South’s way of recognising such moments and personal and institutional level. over the last few years it has been marked in the following way: Don John and Jayanti Shah were key players during this period and Black History South • Bob Marley’s very early appearance in are proud to formally recognise the work of Southampton in 1973 at the Coach House, this organisation. The Mayor of Southampton Swaythling, Southampton; prior to his will be holding a formal reception to mark this conquest of the USA supporting Bruce event and this will take place in The Mayor’s Springsteen. Parlour on Thursday 13th October and will be • Joe Harriott, international saxophonist, by invitation. who died in the city and is buried in Bitterne churchyard. • Craig David, international artist who needs no introduction. • Mae Street Kidd, who served in Southampton as the assistant director of the American Red Cross.

This year we recognise a place; 1 Northbrook Road, Newtown Southampton; the first home of Southampton Community Relations Council, later to be known as Southampton Race Equality Council. The first Director was Sue Penny and Black History Month Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of The Black Panther Party

The Black Panther Party started in Oakland in 1966 and will commemorate its 50th anniversary between October. 20-23rd. The theme of the commemoration is “Where Do We Go From Here?” The Black Panther Party has been known for its stand against police violence and its survival programs such as free breakfast for school children and free health clinics. And the party’s programs were aimed at defending blacks and others at the margins of society. The philosophy of the Black Panther Party has resonated all over the world and has special significance with the unlawful deaths of black people in more recent times and the rise of the Black Lives Matters movement.

To commemorate this Black History Month South in collaboration with The Southampton Film Festival will be screening the film: The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution. Date tbc.

The History Matters Young Filmmaker Award Inviting secondary school students to explore the history of African and Caribbean people in Britain.

The History Matters Young Filmmaker Awards is open to all young people aged between 11-19 years in the UK who are in full-time secondary education. Professor Hakim Adi of the University of Chichester, which is organising the competition along with Black Cultural Archives, the Historical Association, Every Voice and Into Film, explains: “We need to make sure that Britain’s history – local and national – includes everyone and is relevant to all. It’s not necessary to have expensive equipment or previous experience of filmmaking, just lots of enthusiasm, a camera and editing software. A smart phone or tablet and the filmmaking apps that come with them can produce a great result. Most importantly, we are looking for interesting historical content, a creative approach, and passion for the story. This competition is an exciting opportunity for students to contribute their own innovative views of our shared heritage.”

Films should be five minutes or under and will be judged in three age categories: 11-13, 14-15 and 16- 19 years. Finalists will be invited to a special awards event in London in April 2017 to meet the judges, including star British sprinter and history student Dina Asher-Smith.

The History Matters Young Filmmaker Awards is open for entries now and the closing date is Friday, 2nd December 2016.

For more information visit: www.chi.ac.uk/HMyfa Follow @HMfya #historythroughfilm Contact: [email protected] Music in the City Celebrates Diversity

Music in the City is Southampton’s premier music event celebrating and promoting the wonderful diversity of musical talent within Southampton City. This years event is on Saturday October 1st and for the first time BHM is hosting it’s very own venue, the Weigh House in French St.

Various solo musicians, duos and groups will be performing between 1pm and 6pm including The Unity 101 Singing Group, Storyteller Michael O’leary and singer songwriter LST.

The full itinerary is available on www.musicinthecitysouthampton.org/ or on the BHMSouth Facebook page.

ONE WORLD FAIR Date: Thursday 3 November Time: 2pm-5pm Location: The Spark, Southampton Solent University, Southampton

Southampton Solent University will celebrate multicultural Southampton at its annual One World Fair, being held on 3 November in the Spark building at East Park Terrace. The fair will showcase the cultural diversity of the city, through food, interactive stalls and workshops.

Visitors to the fair will get to sample a free international buffet and participate in a wide variety of activities - all aimed at providing informal networking opportunities between students and the wider community.

For further information please contact: [email protected]. Berkshire and North Hampshire Celebrate Black History Month

The Jamaican Society and Friends Reading

DAYS GONE BY: Saturday 8th October Poetry, Dance, Music, Songs by the Caribbean Serenaders and Play ‘A Su Mi Sah’. from 2pm to 5pm at Reading YMCA, 34 Parkside Road, Reading, RG30 2DD.

Adults: £10.00 Children: £5.00 Tel: 07833 584024 Email:[email protected]

THE RICH HERITAGE OF THE CARIBBEAN-BARBADOS 50! Saturday 15th October 4pm-Late

This year we will explore the rich heritage found in the Caribbean and how this influences us today. The Barbados Society, Reading will be joining us and celebrating 50 years of Independence.

Join us again this year and enjoy... Children activities, Domino Competition, Steel Band, DJ, Live performances.

New this year! “Each One, Teach One” - a workshop for young people to get them thinking about their future aspirations and careers. This session will be facilitated by Veronica Gordon, Meridian TV and Keesha Edwards, Unity Radio.

For more details and tickets, please contact Grace Powell Tel: 07717 436607 Email: [email protected] One Love Day The Dolphin Pub (St Denys)

Celebrate Black History Month

Live music, a Sound System, Caribbean Food & Drink. Poetry, Face Painting and many other activities.

Sunday 2nd October 3pm-11:30pm

023 8055 0277 [email protected] The Dolphin 30 Osborne Road Southampton SO17 2EZ Black History Month South: The African Connection: Malawi

Chisala is a town in Northern Malawi with a population of approximately 11 500 people. Over the last nine years Howard Brewer from the region has been helping to build a secondary school. The people of Chisala have a life expectancy of approximately 50 years of age. There is no electricity and no running water and the people live from what they grow. The building of the school is an incredible achievement with the school now open with 650 pupils, 12 teachers and four workshops.. Earlier this year Howard took over some Black History T shirts and some books and they have asked Howard to wish Black History Month a successful Black History Month. We will be providing people at the launch with an opportunity to donate to the school and further establish the connection with Malawi. The images below show a few of the build team and one of the classrooms.

The “N” Word Debate: Richard Taunton College The “N” word is unique in the English As part of the Black History Month celebrations language. On one hand, it is the ultimate insult; Richard Tauntons College will be holding a a word that has tormented generations of Black debate between those who condemn the use people . However, over time, it has become a of the word and those who believe that the use popular term of endearment by some of the of the “N” word is not a problem. descendants of the very people who once had to endure it. The popularity of it’s use has been Details of this will be published nearer the further enhanced by it’s usage by role model time. For further details please contact Liz Lee: superstars like Kendrick Lamarr and Snoop [email protected] Dogg; and to some young people today both black and white the “N” word can mean friend.

However, even when black people talk about appropriating and re-appropriating it; the poison is still there. The word is inextricably linked with violence and brutality on the black consciousness and no degree of appropriating can rid it of that blood-soaked history.

A Black History of Southampton

Yes, there were Black people in Southampton 500 years ago!

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“Understanding your History helps you to understand yourself” Black History South presents

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Photographic Exhibition

Exhibition Runs: October 1st - October 15th 2016 Foyer Community Space, Southampton Solent University: Sir James Mathews Bldg. Above Bar, Southampton SO14 7NN

Exhibition designed by Don John

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 8pm, Saturday 9am - 4pm.

ADMISSION FREE.

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