Past Events
Make History come to life with these Sankofa Saturday ‘Black Inventors & Pioneers’ children workshops led by Charmaine Simpson of Black History Studies. With its emphasis on Black racial identity, pride and self-determination, these workshops will inspire young people to learn about great inventors who contributions to technology have contributed to World History and made […] https://youtu.be/tii–cxbRuE?si=Wak6qOgRmSKc0b2rIn April 1969, a small group of Black and Puerto Rican students shut down the City College of New York, an elite public university located right in the heart of Harlem. Fuelled by the revolutionary fervour sweeping the nation, the strike soon turned into an uprising, leading to the extended occupation of the campus, classes […] Black History Studies presents our ‘Sankofa Saturday’ webinar on ‘The Hidden History of Africa Before the Slave Trade’ on Saturday 5 October 2024. The Hidden History of Africa 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? This lecture discusses the Empire […] Black History Study Tours presents ‘Black History of Brussels Tour’ Uncovering the Hidden Black History in Brussels, Belgium Friday 27th September 2024 – Sunday 29th September 2024 This new and exciting tour designed by Black History Study Tours explores the rich heritage of Africans in Brussels, Belgium and their connection to the Democratic Republic of […] JAMES BALDWIN at 100. Lights, Camera, Baldwin. Celebrating a century of James Baldwin (1924 – 1987): the brilliant thinker, writer, and activist whose prescient essays, plays, and novels continue to shine a searing light on American racism 35 years after his death. Each screening will be followed by a post-show audience discussion with Charmaine Simpson, […] ‘Generational wealth is wealth that is passed down from one generation to another. This is through the accumulation of assets for the future to provide financial security.’ If you are able to leave something behind for your children or grandchildren, then you are contributing to the growth of generational wealth in your family. How do […] Are you feeling overwhelmed by your debts and struggling to regain control of your finances? Join our transformative debt management webinar and embark on a journey towards financial freedom. This interactive webinar is designed to provide you with essential knowledge, strategies, and tools to effectively manage your debts and achieve long-term financial stability. Webinar Highlights: […] Walter Rodney: What They Don’t Want You to Know is an original 72-minute documentary featuring a murder, Cold War conspiracies, Black Power, the end of the Empire, and how that connects to the policing, surveillance practices, and social movements of today. This is the first film where Walter’s widow reveals the personal impact on the […] Back by popular demand! All are welcome to The Maafa Tour – Liverpool. This tour is designed and accompanied by Black History Studies to the International Slavery Museum, the first museum to explore the subject of Britain and transatlantic slavery in this depth in a permanent display. The exhibition will look at nearly 500 years […] JAMES BALDWIN at 100. Lights, Camera, Baldwin. Celebrating a century of James Baldwin (1924 – 1987): the brilliant thinker, writer, and activist whose prescient essays, plays, and novels continue to shine a searing light on American racism 35 years after his death. Each screening will be followed by a post-show audience discussion with Charmaine Simpson, […]
