Information on our 5 week short course on 'Black Londoners: The History of Black People in London before 1948'  as part of UN International Decade for People of African Descent.

"Until lions tell their tale, the story of the hunt will always glorify the hunter" -   African Proverb
'Black Londoners: The History of Black People in London before 1948'
Short Course
This fascinating course of 5 lectures will focus on the contributions made by people of African and Caribbean descent to London in the areas of Literature, Politics, Music, Sports, Entertainment, Royalty and Health before 1948.

This course is important as this area of study has been seriously neglected and will provide the students with the knowledge of the invaluable input people of African and Caribbean descent have provided to London, from the 17th century to 1948.

Clearly there is a need for this sort of information.  

 After all: Can YOU name 10 people of African and Caribbean descent who have contributed to the history of London before 1948 in the areas of Literature, Politics, Music, Sports, Entertainment, Royalty and Health?

Course Content:

Class One: Literature

This lecture takes us on an incredible journey focussing on best selling writers and the emergence of the Black press as a voice of the oppressed peoples in London and abroad. We will focus on writers and editors such as Phillis Wheatley, Robert Wedderburn and more. 

Class Two: Politics

This informative lecture focuses on the African and Caribbean contribution to politics and the organisations that emerged. Some of the personalities we will focus on include William Cuffay, Henry Sylvester Williams and more.

Class Three: Music

This lecture will uncover the hidden histories of people of African and Caribbean descent who have contributed to London in the field of Music and Entertainment. We will focus on both Classical and Popular musicians such as Ignatius Sancho, Elisabeth Welch and many more.

Class Four: Sport & Entertainment

This lecture will uncover the hidden histories of people of African and Caribbean descent who have contributed to London in the field of Sport and Entertainment. We will focus on entertainers and sport personalities in the area of equestrian sports, football and boxing such as Walter Tull, Bill Richmond, Tom Molineaux and many more.

Class Five: Royalty & Health

This lecture will cover the African presence in the British Royal Family and uncover the hidden histories of people of African and Caribbean descent who have contributed to London in the field of Health and Welfare. In this lecture we will focus on medical professionals such as Dr George Rice, Dr. Cecil Belfield Clarke and many more.  
 
This is an introductory course and does not assume any previous study or reading. Handouts of each lesson and a reading list will be provided. The course will be taught through illustrated lectures and discussion. 

Video Testimonials from 'Black Londoners' Course - August 2015
Video Testimonials from 'Black Londoners' Course - August 2015

The course will run for five weeks, one lecture per week starting on Wednesday 17th August 2016 from 7pm to 9pm at  Pimlico Academy, Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3AT. 3 minutes walk from Pimlico Tube Station (Victoria Line).    

The course costs £80 per person. Reading lists and handouts are provided.

Places on this course are limited.

Places are available on a strictly first come, first served basis and we anticipate that there will be a lot of demand for this course.   

HOW TO BOOK
 
To book your place offline via using cash, bank transfer, cheque or postal order, please email info@blackhistorystudies.com for a booking form.

To book online and pay by via debit or credit card, go to the course page and click the buy now button.

The International Decade for People of African Descent, proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 68/237 and to be observed from 2015 to 2024, provides a solid framework for the United Nations, Member States, civil society and all other relevant actors to join together with people of African descent and take effective measures for the implementation of the programme of activities in the spirit of recognition, justice and development.
 
It is also a unique opportunity to build on the International Year for People of African Descent, which was observed by the international community in 2011, and to further underline the important contribution made by people of African descent to our societies and to propose concrete measures to promote their full inclusion and to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

Regards  

Mark & Charmaine Simpson

Black History Studies

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