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Black History Studies @
The Black Cultural Centre Islington
November 2024
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Islington Council has formally opened its landmark Black Cultural Centre – a safe space for residents from Black African and Caribbean heritage to come together.
As part of its mission to tackle racism, injustice, and inequality in the borough, the council has created the centre on 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT, to provide opportunities for learning about Black history and culture, and to empower and uplift Islington’s Black community.
The opening of the centre comes after the council listened carefully to feedback from local people about the lack of provision for Black communities in the borough, and feedback from a public consultation has helped shape the centre’s offering.
During its first year, four different organisations will be based at the centre for three months at a time, to offer services and activities to Global Majority African and Caribbean communities.
Black History Studies have secured a three month residency at the Black Cultural Centre in Islington, one of four Black-owned organisations given the opportunity to occupy this space.
Being the first group to operate the Black Cultural Centre is both a profound honour and a significant responsibility for our organisation.
Being able to use this space enables us to amplify Black voices in the Borough. We hope that the Black Cultural Centre would serve as a vibrant and inclusive hub that celebrates, preserves, and promotes Black communities’ rich history, culture, and contributions to the borough and the UK.
The centre will be a place of learning, creativity, dialogue, and community engagement, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment.
We would offer a wide range of programs, workshops, and a community cinema programme that will showcase the diversity and achievements of Black culture. The centre would provide educational resources, workshops, and lectures that highlight the history, contributions, and experiences of Black communities as well as focus on areas relevant to the community such as health and wellness, financial literacy, business development and entrepreneurship and more.
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Our upcoming events are listed below.
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Thursday 14 November 2024 - The History & Legacy of the Windrush Generation
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Friday 15 November 2024 - Interactive Genealogy Workshop with Family Genealogist Selena Carty
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Friday 15 November 2024 - Screening: The Promised Ship
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Friday 15 November 2024 - Marcus Garvey Children Workshop
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Friday 15 November 2024 - Film Screening: African Redemption: The History & Legacy of Marcus Garvey
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Saturday 16 November 2024 - Ital Yoga™ Session with International Basu Janelle Oswald
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Saturday 16 November 2024 - Screening: The Story of Lovers Rock
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Saturday 16 November 2024 - The Evolution of Caribbean Music and the Global Impact of Reggae with Mark 'Culture Mark' Simpson & Afterparty
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Sunday 17 November 2024 - Children Screening: Meltrek: African History Before Slavery
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Sunday 17 November 2024 - Margins to Mainstream: The History of Black Theatre in Britain
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Sunday 17 November 2024 - Out of Darkness
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Message in the Music Show, a radio show designed to provoke thought and encourage discussion towards solutions for the Black Community on the award winning Colourful Radio The music will be used as a medium to deliver messages to the community and also to discuss the problems in the Black community, with the aim to generate solutions to the problems the Black community currently faces.
You are invited to visit https://www.colourful.com/
and Tune In EVERY MONDAY NIGHT from 10pm – MIDNIGHT
Listen here http://www.colourfulradio.com/player
Listen to previous shows here
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BLACK HISTORY WEBINAR
'The History & Legacy of the Windrush Generation'
Thursday 14 November 2024 @ 18:30 GMT
@ Black Cultural Centre Islington
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In this presentation, Black History Studies will uncover the history of the African presence in Britain before 1948, the history and legacy of race relations legislation in the UK, activists and organisations who challenged discriminatory behaviour before and since the arrival of the Windrush Generations in 1948 and the ongoing challenges faced by Black people in the UK.
THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!
This presentation will take place on Thursday 14 November 2024 from 18:30 to 20:00 GMT at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT. Nearest tube station is Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line). Free parking after 6.30pm on surrounding streets.
For this event we know that demand will be high but capacity is limited so entrance will be on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. Be on time to guarantee entry. We recommend a donation of £5.00 but welcome any amount so we can fund future events.
To book your place, go to https://tinyurl.com/263ref5b
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Did you know that on 15 November 2024 will be the 60th anniversary of 🇯🇲 the repatriation of Marcus Garvey’s body to Jamaica?
On 15 Nov 1964, Garvey's body was enshrined at George VI Memorial Park where former PM Edward Seaga laid a wreath. Mr. Seaga spearheaded the move to make Garvey Jamaica’s first national hero and to have his remains returned to Jamaica.
“Garvey shattered the mental prison that developed in this part of the world over some 400 years, to let in the fresh winds of liberty and equality which we now breathe today. For this we made him the first national hero of Jamaica.”
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IN PERSON & ONLINE WORKSHOP
'Interactive Genealogy Workshop with Family Genealogist Selena Carty'
Friday 15th November 2024 @ 11.30am & 2.00pm
In Person & Online
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Join Selena Carty – Family Genealogist to Dr Julius Garvey, son of The Right Marcus Mosiah Garvey & Amy ‘Jacques’ Garvey’s on Friday 15th November 2024 for an interactive Genealogy Workshop.
This workshop is an introduction into exploring your Ancestral Legacy and how to start/build upon your personal his/herstory.
Family Trees are the starting point ; Parents, GrandParents and Great Grandparents
Selena will share parts of Marcus Garvey’s Family Tree to give you a deeper understanding into how you can explore your family tree.
You will learn:
• How to start your family tree/work on what you have started
• How to search through archives.
• How to connect with archives abroad.
• How to use a variety of media sources.
• How to navigate through misspellings.
• What Resources, Sites and Genealogy spaces you can learn from.
Cost: Early Bird cost £20 (R.R.P £45)
Time: 11:30 – 13:00 and 14:00 - 15:30
Maximum 15 people
THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!
The in-person workshop be held at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT. Approx 5 mins walk from Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line) tube station.
The online workshop will take place over Zoom.
Selena Carty
Cultural & Ancestral Genealogist
Identity & Empowerment Consultant | Global War Heritage Specialist
Founder of the BlackPoppyRose CIC & BlackRose of Remembrance
LinkedIN: SelenaCarty
Website: www.selenacarty.com
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FILM SCREENING
'The Promised Ship'
Friday 15 November 2024 @ 1:00 GMT
@ Black Cultural Centre Islington
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The Promised Ship is a documentary that follows the oral history of the Black Star Line, a maritime venture undertaken by Marcus Garvey, the leader of the first massive Black Power movement of the 20th Century. The Black Star Line was a steamship line intended to bring Black people across the Atlantic in search of their lost homelands. The old townspeople of Limon in Costa Rica recall the impact this adventure had on the banana barons and workers of the time.
THIS FILM SCREENING IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!
This screening will take place on Friday 15 November 2024 from 13:00 to 14:00 GMT at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT. The nearest tube station is Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line) which is 5 mins walk away.
Food and drinks will be on sale.
To book your place, go to https://tinyurl.com/bdknudyk
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CHILDREN WORKSHOP
'MARCUS GARVEY CHILDREN WORKSHOP'
Friday 15 November 2024 @ 4:00pm GMT
@ Black Cultural Centre Islington
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Make History come to life with the ‘Black Power: Great Black Leaders & Liberators’ children workshop led by Charmaine Simpson of Black History Studies. With its emphasis on Black racial identity, pride and self-determination, Black Power influenced everything from popular culture to education to politics.
This workshop will inspire young people to learn about great leaders and liberators who contributed to world history.
Marcus Mosiah Garvey – Friday 15 November 2024 @ 16:00 – 17:30 GMT
In this session, we will explore the life and legacy of Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
The workshop will last 1.5 hours from 16:00 to 17:30 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
The workshops are aimed at young people aged 8 – 16 years old.
The workshop will take place at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT. Nearest tube station is Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line).
Please bring pen and paper.
To book your place, go to https://tinyurl.com/35yh9n82
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FILM SCREENINGS
'African Redemption: The Life & Legacy of Marcus Garvey'
Friday 15 November 2024 @ 6:30pm GMT
@ Black Cultural Centre Islington
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Roy T Anderson
USA 2021. 85min
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the repatriation of Marcus Mosiah Garvey’s body to Jamaica, Black History Studies will host a screening of ‘African Redemption: The Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey’
The charismatic Caribbean hero and Pan Africanist Marcus Mosiah Garvey is regarded globally as one of the world’s foremost 20th-century civil-rights leaders. Filmed in Jamaica, Ghana, Canada, USA, UK and Central America, this film about his life blends live-action and stunning photographs with no-holds-barred interviews and conversations with world-renowned leaders, scholars, and personalities. Multiple Emmy award-winning actor Keith David narrates, along with contributors including Louis Gossett Jr, Danny Glover and reggae artists Sean Paul and David Hinds.
THIS FILM SCREENING IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!
Following the screening there will be a Q&A and discussion.
This screening will take place on Friday 15 November 2024 from 18:30 to 20:00 GMT at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT. Nearest tube station is Holloway Road (Picadilly Line).
Food and drinks will be on sale.
To book your place, go to https://tinyurl.com/mwyw3hat
For this event we know that demand will be high but capacity is limited so entrance will be on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. Be on time to guarantee entry. We recommend a donation of £5.00 but welcome any amount so we can fund future events.
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Ital Yoga™ Session with International Basu Janelle Oswald
Saturday 16 November 2024 @ 11:00 - 13:00
@ Black Cultural Centre Islington
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COME AND JOIN the healing delights of Ital Yoga™ Saturday Soul Session vibes with International Basu, Meditation & Breath/Movement Coach Janelle Oswald at Islington’s new Black Cultural Centre.
A Fab way to kick-start your weekend, rejuvenate your mind, build your core, open your chakras and meridian pathways learning how to master the 9 Rs…
Reconnect, Reset, Realign, Recharge, Restore, Reenergise, Refocus Renourish and Relove yourself!
Each class allows you to tap into your NATURAL GENIUS, BRILLIANCE and ANCIENT WISDOMS using the healing energy of your breath to bring mental and emotional clarity and balance.
Reset your cellar body, self-talk and thought diet and Reconnect to your inner power practising a fusion of HUDU, Chi Gong, Kemetic and Hatha yoga movements.
Each class includes:
MOVEMENT FOR THE MIND, TEMPLE & SOUL
AROMATHERAPHY
SOUND THERAPY
AFFIRMATIONS
BREATH WORK
TAPPING
AURA CLEANSING
CRYSTAL WASHING
Classes will improve…
• Increases Balance, Body Awareness & Mindfulness.
• Boost Concentration, Memory & Cognitive Function
• Promotes Muscle Strength, Flexibility & Tones
• Drug Free Pain Management
• Aids Energy & Vitality
• Reduces Stress, Anxiety & Depression
• Eases Menstrual & Menopausal Symptoms.
• Revives Libido
• Improves Sleep
The class will run from 11am to 1pm. Doors open at 10.45am.
The Ital Yoga class will be held at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT. Nearest tube station is Holloway Road (Picadilly Line).
Cost: £12 per class advanced bookings. Drop ins £15.
Book your place at https://tinyurl.com/mvfkh3pr
What do I bring to the event?
Mat, any aids such as block or strap, towel, water, something warm for meditation.
Contact: Janelle Oswald
Number: 07988421645
Email: info@italyoga.com
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FILM SCREENING
'The Story of Lovers Rock'
Saturday 16 November 2024 @ 14:00 GMT
@ Black Cultural Centre Islington
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The Story of Lovers Rock is a documentary film that tells the story of how Lovers Rock music defined a generation in the late 70’s and 80’s hugely impacting on British Pop Culture. The Story Of Lover’s Rock combines comedy, live performance, interviews and archive footage to shed light on the music and the generation that embraced it. Contributors to the documentary include UB40; Maxi Priest; Levi Roots; Linton Kwesi Johnson; comedians Angie Le Mar, Robbie G and Eddie Nestor, alongside new artists such as Ava Leigh and Lovella Ellis.
Running time: 96 mins/colour/2011
Director and Producer: Menelik Shabazz
THIS FILM SCREENING IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!
Following the screening there will be a Q&A and discussion.
This screening will take place on Saturday 16 November 2024 from 14:00 to 16:30 GMT at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT. Nearest tube station is Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line).
Food and drinks will be on sale.
To book your place, go to https://tinyurl.com/xk2zb5vb
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PRESENTATION
The Evolution of Caribbean Music and the Global Impact of Reggae
Saturday 16 November 2024 @ 17:00 GMT
@ Black Cultural Centre Islington
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The Evolution of Caribbean Music and the Global Impact of Reggae by Mark ‘Culture Mark’ Simpson
This presentation explores the rich history of Caribbean music, with a special focus on the cultural and global significance of reggae. The session begins with an overview of the diverse musical traditions across the Caribbean, highlighting how African rhythms, European instruments, and Indigenous influences fused to create distinct musical genres such as calypso, mento, ska, and dancehall.
The presentation then delves into the emergence of reggae music in Jamaica during the 1960s, tracing its roots from ska and rocksteady. The discussion emphasizes the genre’s connection to Rastafarianism, social justice, and the struggles of the African diaspora, with reggae icons like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Burning Spear amplifying the message of resistance and unity.
Participants will also learn about reggae’s rise to international fame, how it became a voice for the oppressed worldwide, and its lasting influence on global pop, hip-hop, and electronic music.
7pm – After Party with Mark ‘Culture Mark’ Simpson
THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!
This presentation will take place on Saturday 16 November 2024 from 17:00 to 19:00 GMT
The event will be held at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT. Approx 5 mins walk from Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line) tube station. Free parking after 6.30pm.
Food and drinks will be on sale.
To book your place, go to https://tinyurl.com/3t5xs7nz
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SANKOFA SUNDAY CHILDREN FILM SCREENING
'Meltrek: African History Before Slavery'
Sunday 17 November 2024 @ 12:00 GMT
@ Black Cultural Centre Islington
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Meltrek is collection of animated lessons that teaches children African American history more in-depth and from an Afrocentric perspective using hip hop music as a teaching tool. Exploring Ancient Africa is the first episode of the series. The objective of this episode is to teach children that the origins of people of African descent do not begin with slavery but with greatness. Join Bunchie, Percy, Michelle, Jessie and Chen as they travel back in time to explore pre-diaspora Africa. They learn about the history, culture and contributions of various African civilizations.
This screening will take place on Sunday 17 November 2024 from 12:00 GMT at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT. Nearest tube station is Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line).
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FILM SCREENING
'Margins to Mainstream: The Story of Black Theatre in Britain'
Sunday 17 November 2024 @ 14:00 GMT
@ Black Cultural Centre Islington
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Margins to Mainstream: The Story of Black Theatre in Britain is a documentary film produced by the Octavia Foundation and Nu Century Arts, Birmingham with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
This ground-breaking film explores the history and heritage of Black theatre in Britain, examines the different interpretations of ‘Black British Theatre’ as a label and genre and catalogs the incredible contribution of black actors, producers, and playwrights to the UK theatre tradition. Featuring previously unseen footage of seminal plays, and fascinating interviews with theatre heavyweights, ‘Margins to Mainstream’ tells the story of a dynamic art.
Historians, playwrights, producers and actors that contributed and appear in the film include writer and playwright Courttia Newland, actor Javone Prince, actor, playwright and broadcaster Kwame Kwei-Armah and Pat Cumper, Director of the Talawa Arts Centre. The film was shot at locations including Theatre Royal East, London Southbank Centre, Royal Court Theatre, Old Vic and The Tabernacle.
From Ira Aldridge playing Othello in Covent Garden in the 1830s, to Bashy playing Markus the Sadist in a ‘rap opera’ in 2010; the richness of this story is in its diversity. The film looks at the forgotten treasures and the landmark performances in the huge canon of work that exists. The film is pioneering in its subject and approach, highlighting the battles and the triumphs of Black British Theatre, on its journey from the margins, into the mainstream.
THIS FILM SCREENING IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!
Following the screening there will be a Q&A and discussion.
This screening will take place on Sunday 17 November 2024 at 14:00 at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT. Nearest tube station is Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line).
Food and drinks will be on sale.
To book your place, go to https://tinyurl.com/36na5zw5
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FILM SCREENING
'Out of Darkness'
Sunday 17 November 2024 @ 17:00 GMT
@ Black Cultural Centre Islington
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Out of Darkness is a full length three-part documentary by director Amadeuz Christ (Δ+), examining the untold history of African people, the African cultural contribution to the nations of the world, and the events that have contributed to the condition of African people today. Out of Darkness will explore the Nubian/Kushitic origins of Nile Valley Civilization, contact between Africa and the Americas since the times of antiquity, as well as the influence of the Moors in Europe leading to Europe’s intellectual Renaissance. In addition, the film will analyze the history of modern day racism, the concept of “white supremacy,” the impact of Hip Hop as a social movement, and the idea of nationhood.
Out of Darkness is narrated by Prof. Kaba Kamene and co-stars Dr. Umar Johnson, Dr. Claud Anderson, Tim Wise, Prof. James Small, Dr. Joy DeGruy, Anthony Browder, Sabir Bey, Atlantis Browder, and Taj Tarik Bey.
THIS FILM SCREENING IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!
Following the screening there will be a Q&A and discussion.
This screening will take place on Sunday 17 November 2024 from 17:00 to 20:00 GMT at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT. Nearest tube station is Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line).
Food and drinks will be on sale.
To book your place, go to https://tinyurl.com/57svuwe8
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BEST OF EGYPT TOUR 2025
Join us on an extraordinary journey to Egypt, where ancient wonders come alive! Embark on an unforgettable adventure through time, exploring iconic landmarks and immersing yourself in the vibrant tapestry of African History from Friday 9 - Monday 19 May 2025.
Payment Plans available!
More information, go to https://blackhistorystudies.com/study-tours/best-of-egypt-may-2025/
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Regards
Mark & Charmaine Simpson
Black History Studies
Educating the community to educate themselves
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