Black History Month 2007

A Visible HUNTERIAN MUSEUM AT COLLEGE OF THE ROYAL SURGEONS http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/museums/exhibitions/exh ibiting_difference/exhibition The Hunterian Museum is working on Exhibiting Difference, a one-year project to engage audiences with the history of the slave trade through the history of medicine. This project is Charity. funded by the HLF and John Lyon's Difference: skin race and A Visible identity 1720-1820 As part of this project, the exhibition Difference: skin race and identity 1720-1820 runs until 21st December 2007. Related events will also take place through the year. BRITISH MUSEUM Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG 0207 323 Info Charlotte Kewell Admission: Free 8000 Email: [email protected] www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/whatson untill Jan 2008 & Identity Season Atlantic Trade The exhibition marks the 200th Anniversary of Abolition of the Transatlantic the Parliamentary four exhibitions and Featuring Slave Trade. displays that explore the theme of changing identities through trade and migration. Monday 29th October 2007 Monday by CETTIEPerformances (Cultural Theatre in through Exchange n Spice. of Sugar Education) piece that looks at the A 45-minute costumed residents - Ignatius lives of two Westminster Equiano, which compares Sancho and Olaudah different approaches to the and contrasts their abolition of slavery. CENTRE ASANTEWAA YAA London W9 2AN 1 Chippenham Mews, www.yaaasant.demon.co.uk 286 1656 or email information: 0207 Further [email protected] Until 10th November 2007 place at the There are a variety of events taking centre, including the archives exhibition Slave Trade Westminster and the Transatlantic put together by Westminster until 31st October, find out full details and to City Council. For centre the Yaa more about what's happening at in October visit www.yaaasant.demon.co.uk GALLERY THE NATIONAL http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk until 4th November 2007 Scratch the surface by The exhibition brings together paintings - Mrs Oswald (1763-4) and Reynolds's Zoffany- (1782) to explore the complex Colonel Tarleton New relationship between sitters and slavery. work by Yinka Shonibare MBE will also be on display in the Barry Rooms. booklet , a black history book , in which he uses family Council Chamber, Station Road, Harrow HA1 Council Chamber, via but pre-book Admission: Free [email protected] subject line: booking for Abolition Truths 24th October 2007 Wednesday 6.30pm - 8.30pm Abolition Truths A panel-led talk and Q&A session, with an especially composed musical piece (performed by Africanus Britanicus featuring HKB Finn & Co.) and poetry performance (by the teenager Stefan), on the Abolition of the slave trade. Also a presentation to the Prof Allotey Science Prize of Harrow students of African descent. short-list There is particular emphasis on the role of African freedom fighters and Abolitionists, the Haiti revolution and the revolts, campaigns, and the boycotts leading to the passing of the Act in 1807, which Abolition of the Slave Trade wasn’t in fact passed until 1833. Serwah (BTWSC/ include Ms Panellists Kwaku (Black Music NewAfricanPerspective), and Dr Lez Congress/ NewAfricanPerspective) Henry (Nu-Beyond). WESTMINSTER LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES CENTRE Visit your local library or take a look at the October Archives Centre during Westminster City Council is to see how Westminster celebrating Black History Month. Pick up the Black History in Westminster (pictured overleaf), borrow one of the Recommended Reads or look at the special collections. www.westminster.gov.uk/libraries/findalibrary/west ref.cfm TATE BRITAIN TATE http://www.tate.org.uk October 2007. until 21st and the radical slavery 1807: Blake, mind the anniversary of the This exhibition marks in act abolishing the slave trade Parliamentary in 1807. It focuses on Williamthe British empire and the circle of radical Blake (1757-1827) associated with the publisher writers and artists (1738-1809) in the 1790s and Joseph Johnson 1800s. COLLEGE OF LONDON COMMUNICATION 020 7358 4178. Elephant and Castle, London SE1 23rd 2007 October Tuesday 7.00-9.00pm Speak of Me As I Am , will be Southwark historian Stephen Bourne put together giving a presentation on how he Speak of Me As I Am others, Ira about Southwark, featuring, among Paul Moody, Harold Aldridge, Mary Seacole, Dr. also screen Robeson, and Sam King. He will Aunt Esther's Story to tell the photographs and archived footage born before story of his aunt, a Black Londoner War. the First World HARROW CIVIC CENTRE

Copyright. National Portrait Gallery. New Nation has been New Nation Rising FLAMBOYAN CARNIVAL INTERNATIONAL ARTS http://www.flamboyan.co.uk/ Road Fernhead (dates to be confirmed) the 3rd week of October Flamboyan International Carnival Arts’ arts programme year-long 365 days of Black History will be launched with a new exhibition of Kings and Queens. The are also planned Carnival Achievement Awards to be held during Black History Month, and will celebrate the artwork, music and creativity that makes Carnival a magnificent spectacle each year KEATS HOUSE HOUSE KEATS London NW3 2RR Grove Hampstead, Keats 020 7332 3820 email: information Further [email protected] Admission: £10 per person (no concessions, includes refreshments) Saturday 6th October 2007 2.00 – 4.00pm of Protest Words Programme Timetable and Introduction 2.00pm – 2.15pm: Welcome with Maureen Roberts 2.15pm – 2.30pm: History of Rebellion and Protest with Kimani Nehusi protest with Cyril 2.30pm – 3.00pm: Poetic poetry with Linda Carey, Husbands, Women’s Agbetu Present day words of protest with Toyin 3.00pm – 3.30pm: Refreshments wine & House of Keats canapés / Tour 3.30pm – 4.00pm: A selection of music by Shirley Thompson including with The Shirley Thompson Quartet. Rising, A 21st Century Symphony recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) and is a ground-breaking work, that employs the RPO with two choirs, solo singers, a rapper and dhol drummers in an epic musical story celebrating London’s thousand-year sees no Thompson Shirley J. history. boundaries in musical styles, and fuses contemporary orchestral classical with Gospel and African drumming styles, exhibiting supreme craftsmanship. 4.00pm: Close

Copyright: British Library. . An educational event with the 2007 Back In Da Day Part 4 Back In Da Day Part Back) 4 (Bring The Family Back In Da Day Part is a comedy show featuring Geoff Schumann, Miss Jan'eace and host Teddy Slim, Quincy, Bear. LONDON PRINT STUDIO LONDON http://www.londonprintstudio.org.uk/ 2007 5th October 2007 - 11th November world? The Print that changed the with The London Print Studio is working students from Wilberforce School on a project print. The based on the Brookes Slave ship were to be print illustrates how 482 people detailed plans packed onto the decks showing slave ship. and cross sectional drawing of the by the Brooks was distributed as a print part of their Abolitionist Society in England as campaign against the slave trade, and dates from 1789. BFI SOUTHBANK www.bfi.org.uk Belvedere Rd, London, SE1 Admission: £10 Saturday 6th October 2007 10:30am - 4:30pm Stephen Bourne: Black in the British Frame A programme event with film historian, Stephen Bourne, who has meticulously documented the contribution of African and African Caribbean actors to film and television in his book the British Frame opportunity for discussion. THEATRE BROADWAY Box Office 020 8690 0002 in advance £12.50 for adults, £10 for Tickets under 18s. Saturday 6th October 2007

Copyright: Connexions, Hidden British History. , the classic Hip Hop Wild Style 3-7.00 p.m Find out who really built the pyramids. As part Museum of of Black History Month, the Petrie Egyptian Archaeology will host a free afternoon of activities. This will include a recurring gallery talk, “Slavery in Ancient Egypt” and the chance to handle ancient Egyptian objects. 23rd October - 24th November 7.30pm Joe Guy the corrupting A sensational story of identity, and the tensions between power of celebrity, African and Caribbean communities by the award-winning writer Roy Williams (Sing Yer Heart Out for the Lads and Little Sweet Thing.) Fahodzi Tiata British-African theatre company, joining forces celebrate their tenth anniversary, and urban Tsukamoto with designer Yukiko music producers Rockhill. PETRIE MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY EGYPTIAN http://www.petrie.ucl.ac.uk/ 3rd October 2007 Wednesday, SOHO THEATRE AND SOHO THEATRE WRITERS' CENTRE http://www.sohotheatre.com 27th September – 20th October 7.30pm Pure Gold An exquisitely crafted and searing new play from Michael Bhim, past winner of the and recently Award prestigious Alfred Fagon Co- nominated for the Meyer Whitworth Award. Theatre produced by Soho Theatre and Talawa theatre an established black-led Company, company. THE PYMCA GALLERY THE PYMCA 41 Clerkenwell Road, EC1 5RS 13th September - 2nd November Wildstyles A homage to movie that is being re-released for its 25th movie that is being re-released classic rare photographs Featuring anniversary. Breakers and from the ‘old skool’ days, music, with some have collaborated Graffiti art. PYMCA Eddie Otchere of Hip Hop’s grand masters from back to the to Janette Beckman, to take you DMC. Plus days of Adidas shell tops and Run classic tunes played by Hip Hop DJs and a performance by breakdance crews.

With the British government promoting an inaccurate revisionist version of the 1807 Act, Maafa is an Abolition of the Slave Trade uncompromising African centered perspective which features film. The documentary, contributions from community activists, project workers, teachers, historians and the African confronts the myths British business community, about British slavery and presents the true history of the Maafa and African resistance, whilst examining the politics of the government's bicentenary celebrations. Bonsu, Bro Hakim, Dr Hakim Adi, Henry Features Kwaku Bonsu, Dr Kimani Nehusi and Dr William Screening will be followed by a Lez Henry. discussion with the Director. Duration: 120 min UK, 2007 Language: English Cert: 12A 3.30pm Wednesday 17th October 2007 3.30pm Wednesday 2007 Directed by Toyin Maafa: Truth Agbetu A sci-fi documentary that combines biblical prophecy with events across the African diaspora. Queen Judgement weighs the scales where all men are judged. There is an imbalance because man has taken the path of greed rather than love. Something has to be done. The is summoned to send out the of Time Keeper final call to man. unique archive footage of Haile Featuring Kwame Nkrumah, Maurice Selassie, Bob Marley, Bernie Kwame Toure, Bishop, Minister Farrakhan, Grant. The soundtrack features music from Bob Steel Pulse and Aswad. Screening will be Marley, followed by a discussion. Duration: 84 min UK/ Barbados, 1988 Language: English Cert: PG 1pm Sunday 7th October 2007 and Judgement: A Diary of a 400 Time Exile Directed by Menelik Year Shabazz Admission: £8 non-members /£7 concession /£6 Admission: £8 non-members /£7 booking members (per screening) - Advance recommended BFM FILM CLUB Square) The Mall (just off Trafalgar The Mall, London, SW1Y 5AH www.bfmmedia.com Book: 0207 930 3647 / www.ica.org.uk Black History Month History Black Copyright: Redferns Picture Library. eet) r n e rd les St r r s d t Ga eet, Soho ste r eet) n n r i g Cha n m rburn eet ith St es’s r e r se St -the-Fiel u m n , F ow Ki ffay dd eet, Soho

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Copyright: Connexions, Hidden British History. Finally, this year the Black History Month coincides this year Finally, City Council is with wider work Westminster undertaking to improve our engagement with Black Majority Churches – a key Westminster’s an theme of our One City programme. Building and open and tolerant City around shared values shared aspirations is central to our One City vision and the contribution of all faith communities, if we including Black Majority Churches, is essential are to achieve our goals of bringing communities like together and helping newer communities feel they belong. able to On behalf of the council, I hope that you are participate in as many events as you can. Councillor Daniel P Astaire or visit 2007 has also

www.westminster.gov.uk/blackhistorymonth. Westminster library or viewed online at library or viewed Westminster booklet. This booklet can be obtained from any including the famous residents described in the to highlight historic sites across Westminster, the Green Plaques scheme, which uses green signs the Green Plaques scheme, which uses green residents through history. The booklet is linked to residents through history. some of Westminster’s most celebrated black most celebrated some of Westminster’s been produced providing a glimpse into the lives of been produced providing a glimpse into the A booklet commemorate this anniversary. commemorate this anniversary. productions, youth forums and films to Yaa Asantewaa centre which is also hosting theatre Yaa October. This is one of a number of events at the October. Awsantewaa Arts & Community Centre until 31st Arts & Community Awsantewaa the history of slavery which can be found at the Yaa the history of slavery which can be found at important historical date, such as an exhibition on important historical date, such as an exhibition have taken place in Westminster to remember this have taken place in Westminster Act to abolish the slave trade. Already many events Act to abolish the slave trade. Already many marks the 200th anniversary since the Parliamentary This is a highly important year in black history as it This is a highly important year in black history this year’s Black History Month Events Calendar. Westminster City Council is pleased to present City Council Westminster individual museum and gallery websites for further details. individual museum and gallery websites www.westminster.gov.uk/blackhistorymonth For more events and information check online at more events and information For across Westminster throughout Black History Month. across Westminster Please find listed a range of events that are happening Please find listed a Black History Month Black History