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Trafalgar Square Walk
Saturday February 25th 11am
Millions of people walk through Trafalgar Square every day and have no idea of the centuries of African history under their feet and in front of their eyes. In two hours your guide will expose the links between Africa, India and the Caribbean and explain how history was whitewashed and racism institutionalised. In 2007 there was a huge emphasis on the 200th anniversary of the British ‘abolition’ of the human 'trade' in 1807, but African freedom fighters in Haiti defeated the French, Spanish and British armies and had already declared their independence in 1804. This walk features:
- African Resistance leaders of the 1860's
- Mandela; Apartheid, Tesco's and Kit Kat
- Australia, Canada, Britain and the planned mis-education of indigenous people
- The Will Smith of 1800's Europe
- The African Prince and Princess
- Black self empowerment and corruption of the airwaves
- Media propaganda of the 1800's and much,much more !
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St Paul's /Bank Walk
Sunday February 26th 1pm
As recently seen on Channel 4 news and BBC !
In 140 minutes your guide will take you through hundreds of years of the African presence and contribution to London’s way of life. Discover secret alleyways and enormous buildings all connected to Africa and the Caribbean in ways which the owners do not want you to know. Find out about Black loyalists and African revolutionaries. Uncover the submerged links between racism, trade, religion, slavery and politics which are still evident in the very streets and buildings of the oldest part of London. This walk features:
- Ancient African architecture
- African influence on European romance
- British wealth, African resources
- Secret societies, world economics and the church
- African Female Resistance leaders
- African-American soldiers
- Black freedom fighters in 1700's London
- Race,Class,Gender,Economics, Science, literature and much more !
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African Odysseys: The Black Safari PLUS Q and A with
writer-director Colin Luke,
Actor Lennie James,
Playwright Kwame Kwei Armah
Chaired by writer-director Imruh Bakari
Saturday 25th February 2pm
@bfisouthbank
For years there have been white expeditions to deepest Africa. In this parody of such explorers and exploration films an African expedition travels to darkest 1970's Britain along the Liverpool-Leeds canal in a search of its heart. The intrepid explorers examine the quaint customs of the natives, delve into their folklore and record for posterity an exotic but fast-vanishing culture. In this celebration of the unique vision of Horace Ove, we are joined by an array of special guests for a panel discussion and Q&A.
Please note our screening of Blacks Britainnica, Hidden Figures and Maya Angelou SOLD OUT and many were disappointed. Please book in advance immediately using the link above and be on time. Many of our events are one-offs and will not be repeated. Hidden Figures should be in your local cinema from 17th February
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Sisters in Science Fiction (1 of 12) : Writers
Friday 17th March 6.30pm
More information and free tickets HERE 50 seats left
Guest speakers Felisha Mason and Tosin Coker
- Black women in science fiction, issues and opportunities
- Tricks of the trade, how to write and produce
- Successes and obstacles
- The state of Black British science fiction, where can we get it? What's coming up ?
- Motion comics and their application
- Metaphors and Race, telling stories of the Black experience
- How can we benefit from the current superhero trend?
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