Tag: BlackHistoryMonth

A series of monologues by young east London artists responding to Theatre Royal Stratford East’s audio play, “8:46”, which interrogates and celebrates their identity, power…

DJ Norman Jay will discuss his book, Mister Good Times, with author, Sharmaine Lovegrove. It is a vivid and engaging portrait of the man behind…

A series of three workshops highlighting and celebrating the work of Black artists who migrated from the Caribbean to the UK during the Windrush era…

A thought-provoking documentary with Newham residents talking about the musical genres that have formed the sonic backdrop to their lives. Stories span the Windrush Generation…

A presentation on the history of Locs, the impact of Locs past, present and future, and a virtual gallery. Also includes Q&A and competition.

A talk by local historian, Peter Williams, author of West Ham and its Fire Brigade, about Frank Bailey. He was a migrant from Guyana who…

Carson Cole Arthur, from Birkbeck’s School of Law, talks to us about how political campaigns, storytelling, and community care are used as methods of Black…

A series of community conversations, aimed at raising awareness, posing challenging questions, sharing knowledge and information and ultimately celebrating the achievements of black people in…

Your voice heard! Join artist Antonietta Torsiello in an art activism workshop and create your own protest signs inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement…

Suitable for 10-14 year olds.

This interactive session will explore the roots of black music, the role of music in social movements and how music can be used for social…

Grab a seat, a cushion, lay down, or take a stand and join Adam East London for the specially commissioned dance performance Long Play Liberation…

Join IROKO for an entertaining and inspirational online storytelling performance of The Legend of Rhomiwa, an African tale highlighting the plight of the oppressed, performed…

Join local renowned comedian, Quincy, to hear Windrush Generation experiences through the eyes of young people. Hear how those stories have impacted those young people…

A series of three workshops highlighting and celebrating the work of Black artists who migrated from the Caribbean to the UK during the Windrush era…

A new solo play about the systemic and systematic unjustified killings of Black Lives. Written and performed by actor and playwright, Christopher Tajah, the play…

A photographic exhibition with interviews profiling five inspirational black women from Newham. This exhibition will highlight these positive role models, their hidden stories and achievements.

Dr Aisha Phoenix hosts a discussion about colourism – what it is and why it is important. The discussion will also feature colourism in the…

A series of community conversations, aimed at raising awareness, posing challenging questions, sharing knowledge and information and ultimately celebrating the achievements of black people in…

Grab a seat, a cushion, lay down, or take a stand and join Adam East London for the specially commissioned dance performance Long Play Liberation…

A series of three workshops highlighting and celebrating the work of Black artists who migrated from the Caribbean to the UK during the Windrush era…

An evening of poetry with award winning human rights campaigner, writer and artist, Zita Holbourne from her sell out book “Striving for Equality Freedom and…

A series of community conversations, aimed at raising awareness, posing challenging questions, sharing knowledge and information and ultimately celebrating the achievements of black people in…

A discussion about the Windrush Scandal, featuring a documentary which is part of the Is Britain Racist series of films made by film maker, Jean…