Past Events
BLACK RUSSIANS is a feature-length documentary that investigates the lives of contemporary Afro-Russians aged 10 to 65, born and raised in Soviet Russia. Their experiences chronicle two ideological currents that have shaped major international events in the twentieth century: race and communism. Intimate interviews with a poet, a film producer, a reggae artist, a businessman, […] An Afro-Caribbean in the Nazi Era: Oral History and the Black Family Presented by Mary Romney-Schaab for #genocideawarenessmonth How did an Afro-Caribbean civilian merchant sailor become a prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II? What did he witness? How did he survive to tell about it? This presentation answers these questions through […] Black History Studies presents the screening of ‘The Melanin Code’ (12) “The Melanin Code” is a highly anticipated documentary that takes a deep dive into how people of colour can organize to create generational wealth. How is it possible to thrive when history has shown that for over 300 years, where there have been steps taken to […] Like building a house, the building must have a good foundation. When Building your Financial House you must begin from the ground up. Build it right. Build it strong. Is your financial house solid? How do you know if it is? Join Financial Consultant and Educator Charmaine Simpson in a free webinar designed to empower […] Make History come to life with these Sankofa Sunday ‘Black Power: Great Black Leaders & Liberators’ children workshops 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. These workshops will inspire young people to learn […] Black History Studies presents their informative presentation ‘The Amazing History of Black People in London before 1948’ on Saturday 2 April 2022. This fascinating presentation by Black History Studies focuses on the hidden history of London and the contributions made by people of African and Caribbean descent to London in the areas of Literature, Politics, […] Black History Studies presents the FREE Virtual screening of ‘Black Friday: What Legacy will you leave?’ with post screening discussion on ‘Building Wealth through Financial Literacy’ on Friday 1st April 2022. When you die, what will you leave behind, bills or benefits? In the documentary Black Friday, “What Legacy Will You Leave” Ric Mathis examines the Economic Psychology of African […] Make History come to life with these Sankofa Sunday ‘Black Power: Great Black Leaders & Liberators’ children workshops 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. These workshops will inspire young people to learn […] Black History Studies presents the screening of Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess on Wednesday 23 March 2022 @ Lexi Cinema Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess, a documentary-film, unearths and examine the mysterious figure that is Nanny of the Maroons; Jamaica’s sole female National Hero, and one of the most celebrated, but least recognised heroines in […] Make History come to life with these Sankofa Sunday ‘Black Power: Great Black Leaders & Liberators’ children workshops 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. These workshops will inspire young people to learn […]
