Past Events
UCL Student Union BME Network and Black History Studies presents ‘Before the NHS: Black Nurses in Britain 1881-1948’ by Stephen Bourne. Stephen Bourne presents an engaging and informative illustrated talk about the lives of some of the pioneering African and Caribbean nurses who worked in Britain before the birth of the National Health Service in 1948. These will include Annie Brewster, […] Black History Studies in association with the Institute of Black Culture, Media and Sport presents the North London Premiere of the ‘African History of Sport’ documentary. “At least five thousand years ago, ancient African civilisations in KMT/Egypt, Nubia/Sudan, Ethiopia and Nile Valley East African kingdoms, invented a ‘Grand Philosophy’ which they called several names, including Sewetwet and […] Big City Stories: Black London’s Film Heritage Duration: 82 minutes Rated: U The screening of ‘Big City Stories’ by Black History Studies follows the London’s African-Caribbean population through the last century: their changing lives and perceptions as they established their place among London’s diverse cultures and communities. The selection includes images of London’s Black citizens […] Black London: A Bigger Picture Duration: 70 mins Black History Studies presents a specially curated programme of archive footage representing Black communities in London with films from the 1950s up to the turn of the century. This programme has been compiled by London’s Screen Archives as part of the London: A Bigger Picture project. Come […] 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 […] ‘Thoughts on the Windrush Generations: the Black contribution to the British experience’ with Dr Lez Henry. In this highly interactive talk, Dr William ‘Lez’ Henry will take you on an audio visual journey of the Black experience in Britain, since the arrival from the Caribbean of the Empire Windrush in 1948. He will highlight many of […] The Naturally You Coach Presents… The Black Women’s Health Day Sunday 30th Sept 2018 12pm -6pm The Unity Centre, 103 Church Road, London, NW10 9EG Dedicated to the health & wellness of the cornerstone of the Black nation Talks on the day by “How Your Wealth Effects Your Health” By Charmaine Simpson from Black History […] On Saturday 29th September 2018, Black History Studies will present ‘Financial Savvy Sistas: How to be Financially Intelligent with Money’ by Financial Educator, Charmaine Simpson. Women need to be smarter about money and money matters. This presentation aims to empower women to gain control over their lives through financial education so that they can handle their finances […] Black History Studies in collaboration with the Independent Cinema Office (ICO) presents ‘Black Britain on Film’ which is a brand new series of archive film programmes featuring extraordinary treasures from archives across the UK, available to the British public for the first time. The latest release from this touring programme explores the vital history of Black Britain throughout the […] 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 of Mali, the Yoruba Kingdoms, Medieval Sudan, Medieval Ethiopia and the East African Coast. These civilisations have left behind a […]
