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In Cambridge Storytelling
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Everyone welcome Please join us to celebrate Black History Month 2015
Africa's Cowfoot!!! The Magic of Storytelling.
Narrated, sung, performed and drummed by Usifu Jalloh the Cowfoot Prince himself. Don't miss this full throttle high energy storytelling event. An electrifying, and inspirational storyteller, educator and motivator. An architect for social change and cultural awakening.
Saturday 10th October 7.30 – 9.30 pm Unitarian Church Hall, Emmanuel Free refreshments Street, Cambridge, CB1 1JW Adults £2 Children FREE For more information contact Ally on 07932572534
Film and presentation by Patrick Vernon OBE — “A Charmed Life”
A Charmed Life is about the life and times of Eddie Martin Noble, the Jamaican airman whose life had a major impact on Andrea Levy’s classic, 'Small Island'. Born in Jamaica in 1917 he volunteered at the age of 25 to serve in World War Two. A Charmed Life examines issues around colonisation of the Caribbean, racism in the RAF during the War, the colour bar and racial inequality in postwar Britain. Directors: Ros Gihan Williams & Patrick Vernon Patrick Vernon OBE founder of Every Generation Media is a cultural historian, film maker and has developed a number of education projects on African and Caribbean contribution to WW1&2 and modern day conflicts.
Saturday 24th October 1.00 – 3.00 pm Audio-Visual Lab027, Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT.
For more information contact Eddie on 01223 655241. FREE Event No need to book. Limited capacity—please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
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Extraordinary performance poet – Realitie Realitie (aka Josephine Rollins) is an extraordinary performance poet who looks at the ‘realities’ of life, showing understanding irrespective of how ugly or dismal it may look. Issues she deals with include: youth behaviour, domestic violence, puberty, abuse, identity, guns, sexuality, drugs, schizophrenia and more. “Josephine reaches out and talks about the unspeakable, challenges taboos and reaches people in a way they may never have had experience of before. Mesmerising”. All about US website Saturday 24th October 5.00 – 7.30 pm Venue: Anglia Ruskin University, Room LAB027, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT – Main Entrance
For more information contact Ari Henry on 01223 457876 FREE Event No need to book. Limited capacity—please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Marcus Miller plays Afrodeezia Multi Grammy-winner, composer, producer and one of the world’s most innovative and eclectic bassists presents his highly anticipated new album in a rare Cambridge concert. Best known for his work with jazz legend Miles Davis, Marcus Miller's resume is brimming with over 500 recording credits on albums across the entire musical spectrum including work with artists such as Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton, Chaka Khan, Billy Idol, Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg.
A true pioneer, he will be performing material from this his debut Blue Note album, Afrodeezia, the making of which saw him collaborate with musicians from West Africa, South America and the Caribbean. The recording has a list of guest artists stretching from Lalah Hathaway to Chuck D, with Robert Glasper and Snarky Puppy’s Cory Henry also making appearances. His live bands feature a signature mix of infectious funk, jazz and soul that’s guaranteed to rock the house. Tuesday 27th October 2015 Cambridge Corn Exchange For more information and to book please see website: Cambridge Corn Exchange — What’s on
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Who do you think you are? - "Tracing Ancestry Using DNA". Lecture by Dr. Peter Forster - McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research University of Cambridge
Where do I come from? This lecture spans the past 800,000 years including Neanderthals and the birth of our human species in Africa, the initial settlement of the planet by a small group leaving Africa some 50,000 years ago, and historical events such as the origins of the British and the transatlantic slave trade. It will end with DNA casework showing how we trace the roots of Richard III, Oprah Winfrey and others.
Saturday 31st October 2 .00 – 4.00 pm Venue: Fitzwilliam Museum, Seminar Room, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB
For more information contact Ari Henry on 01223 457876 FREE Event
No need to book. Limited capacity—please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Black Poppy Rose: symbol of remembrance for black soldiers in the First World War
‘The BlackPoppyRose will keep the memory of our ancestors‘ contributions, sacrifices and efforts alive in our minds, hearts and spirits’. Selena Carty BlackPoppyRose fabric pins and lapel badges are available to buy online at: blackpoppyrose.org.
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