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October 2009 |
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| 2009 October 05 |
Black History Studies in association with the African Caribbean Library presents ‘Before The Slave Trade’
Before the Slave Trade is a visually stunning presentation that addresses one key question: What history do Black people have before the slave trade started? The lecture discusses the Empire of Mali, the Yoruba Kingdoms, Medieval Sudan, Medieval Ethiopia and the East African Coast. These civilisations have left behind a splendid array of evidence that are all discussed in the lecture. This evidence includes wonderful artefacts, illuminated manuscripts, and impressive architecture. The lecture is taken from the new book by Robin Walker: Before the Slave Trade which will be available at the event.
The event will take place from 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Venue: African Caribbean Community Library, Battersea Library, 265 Lavender Hill SW11 1JB.
(3 minutes walk from Clapham Junction mainline station.
Buses to the venue 35, 37, 39, 49, 77, 87, 156, 170, 219, 239, 319, 337, 334, 345, C3, G1). Nearest Train/Tube Station: Clapham Junction.
There is an admission charge of £4 per person.
The Before The Slave Trade: African World History in Pictures book and Learning Resource will be on sale for £15 and £5 per copy. (Please note, photographs will be taken at this event and may be used for promotional purposes).
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| 2009 October 06 |
Black History Studies in association with the PCS Learning Centre presents 'The Civilisation of the Moors in Africa and Spain'
This fascinating PowerPoint presentation by Robin Walker covers key questions such as follows: Who built the Moorish civilisation, Arabs or Africans? What did this culture contribute to modern civilisation? Other themes covered are the Caliphate of Cordova, the Empire of the Two Shores, the Almoravid and Almohad Empires, and the kingdom of Cordova.
The event will take place from 7pm to 9pm
Venue: PCS Learning Centre, 3rd Floor, 231 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1EH. (Next to the Queen Mothers Sport Centre).
Nearest Train/Tube Station: Victoria (5 minutes walk from Victoria station.
Buses to the A1, 16, 52, 211, C10, 2, 24, 73, 9, 11, 36, 38, 82, 185, C1 stop nearby. Click here for the map
There is an admission charge of £4 per person. Refreshments will be on sale.
In order for us to manage seating and room layout, we would be grateful if all who are attending this event could confirm their attendance in advance. Please confirm via email how many of you will be attending this event. Please can you also notify any cancellations made after confirmation.
(Please note, photographs will be taken at this event and may be used for promotional purposes).
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| 2009 October 08 |
Black History Studies in association with Marcus Garvey Library presents ‘Ancient Egypt and the Origin of Science and Technology’
Ancient Egypt was one of the oldest civilisations in Africa. This seminar addresses the role of Ancient Egypt in the origin and development of astronomy, mathematics, medicine and surgery, navigation & cartography, and architecture.
This event will take place on from 7.00pm to 9pm
Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Phillip Lane, London, N15 4JA.
Nearest train station is Seven Sister (Victoria Line). Click here for map-
Admission is FREE. For more information, please contact the Marcus Garvey Library on 020 8489 5309.
(Please note, photographs will be taken at this event and may be used for promotional purposes).
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| 2009 October 09 |
Black History Studies in association with Croydon Council presents ‘The Black presence in Britain before 1948’
This fascinating PowerPoint presentation by Robin Walker covers key questions such as follows. Why did 19th century English historians claim that Black people built Stonehenge? Were Black people here in Roman times? What roles did Africans have in 16th century Britain? Who were the great Black personalities of the 18th and 19th centuries? What was that Black newspaper that operated out of Fleet Street in 1920?
The event will take place from 7.30pm to 10pm at Stanley Hall, 12 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6AB.
Nearest Train Station: Norwood Junction.
Click here for a map
Admission is FREE.
(Please note, photographs will be taken at this event and may be used for promotional purposes).
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| 2009 October 12 |
PCS in conjunction with Black History Studies presents ‘The Amazing History of Black People in Britain’
Most people believe that Black people only came here in 1948. Black people have lived in Britain since Roman times. Moors were a common sight in Elizabethan England. There were great Black personalities in 18th and 19th century Britain. This presentation tells their story.
This event will take place from 6.45pm to 9:30pm
Venue: PCS HEADQUARTERS, 160 Falcon Road, Clapham Junction, London, SW11 2LN.
3 minutes walk from Clapham Junction mainline station.
Buses to the venue 35, 37, 39, 49, 77, 87, 156, 170, 219, 239, 319, 337, 334, 345, C3, G1).
Nearest Train/Tube Station: Clapham Junction.
Click here for map
There is an admission charge of £4 per person. Refreshments will be provided.
(Please note, photographs will be taken at this event and may be used for promotional purposes).
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| 2009 October 13 |
Black History Studies in association with London Borough of Ealing Libraries presents ‘The Black presence in Britain before 1948’
This fascinating power-point presentation covers key questions such as follows. Why did 19th century English historians claim that Black people built Stonehenge? Were Black people here in Roman times? What roles did Africans have in 16th century Britain? Who were the great Black personalities of the 18th and 19th centuries? What was that Black newspaper that operated out of Fleet Street in 1920?
This event will take place from 6.15pm to 7.30pm
Venue: Ealing Central Library, 103 Ealing Broadway Centre, London, W5 5JY.
Nearest tube station is Ealing Broadway which is served by the District Line, the Central Line and mainline trains from Paddington.
Many bus routes serve Ealing Broadway, including 627, 207, 427, 65, 83, 112, 226, 297, E1, E2, E7, E8, E9, and E10
Admission is free.
(Please note, photographs will be taken at this event and may be used for promotional purposes).
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| 2009 October 15 |
Black History Studies in association with Marcus Garvey Library presents ‘Sub Saharan African and Black American contributions to Science and Technology’
This lecture addresses the role of Sub Saharan Africa in the evolution of astronomy, mining & metallurgy, medicine & surgery, navigation, and architecture. We also address the African American pioneers of science and invention from the eighteenth century to the nuclear age.
This event will take place from 7.00pm to 9pm
Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Phillip Lane, London, N15 4JA.
Nearest train station is Seven Sister (Victoria Line).
Click here for map
Admission is free. For more information, please contact the Marcus Garvey Library on 020 8489 5309
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| 2009 October 16 |
Black History Studies in association with the African Caribbean Library presents ‘Queens and Great women of Ancient and Mediaeval Africa’
This presentation addresses the following questions: Were ancient African societies matriarchal? What role did Black women have in pre-history? Who were the Queens and Great Women of Ancient and Mediaeval Africa? The topics covered are the Rock Paintings of the Sahara, Pharaoh Hatshepsut, the Queen of Sheba, Ngola Ann Nzinga, Queen Sungbo, Queen Amina, Queen Bakwa, etc.
The event will take place from 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Venue: African Caribbean Community Library, Battersea Library, 265 Lavender Hill SW11 1JB.
(3 minutes walk from Clapham Junction mainline station.
Buses to the venue 35, 37, 39, 49, 77, 87, 156, 170, 219, 239, 319, 337, 334, 345, C3, G1).
Nearest Train/Tube Station: Clapham Junction. Click here for map
Admission is free.
(Please note, photographs will be taken at this event and may be used for promotional purposes).
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| 2009 October 19 |
Black History Studies in association with Enfield Homes presents ‘The Black presence in Britain before 1948’
This fascinating power-point presentation covers key questions such as follows. Why did 19th century English historians claim that Black people built Stonehenge? Were Black people here in Roman times? What roles did Africans have in 16th century Britain? Who were the great Black personalities of the 18th and 19th centuries? What was that Black newspaper that operated out of Fleet Street in 1920?
This event will take place from 5.30pm to 9.00pm
Venue: 105- 107 Fore Street, Edmonton Green, London, N18 2XF.
Nearest Rail station is Silver Street.
Admission is free.
(Please note, photographs will be taken at this event and may be used for promotional purposes).
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| 2009 October 20 |
Black History Studies in association with Ealing Libraries presents ‘Who were the Ancient Egyptians?’
This presentation addresses the following questions. Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Were they Africans, Asians, or Europeans? The topics covered are the Ancient Egyptians as seen by the Classical scholars, the physical anthropological evidence, the portrait statues, the Cairo Symposium of 1974, implications for future scholarship, etc.
This event will take place from 6.15pm to 7.30pm Venue:Ealing Central Library, 103 Ealing Broadway Centre, London, W5 5JY.
Nearest tube station is Ealing Broadway which is served by the District Line, the Central Line and mainline trains from Paddington.
Many bus routes serve Ealing Broadway, including 627, 207, 427, 65, 83, 112, 226, 297, E1, E2, E7, E8, E9, and E10
Admission is free.
(Please note, photographs will be taken at this event and may be used for promotional purposes).
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