Past Events
Deprecated shortcode. Use Celebrating Windrush Day with two short documentaries and a conversation with the artists Charlie Phillips and Carl Gabriel. Come and join us in celebrating the monumental contributions that the Windrush Generation has made to the cultural landscape of Britain. We will be screening two short documentary films: Rootical, featuring the Jamaican-born restaurateur, photographer, and documenter […] Black History Studies lead a NEW VIRTUAL Black History Tour of the Louvre Museum highlighting artefacts and art of African History held in the Museum. The Louvre, or the Louvre Museum, is the world’s largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, France. In this webinar, we will take you on a journey together […] Black History Studies in association with Professor Lez Henry presents ‘Mammification: Reading the Black Female Body as Text in the Popular Imagination.’ (over 16s) Have you ever wondered why Black females in genres like film generally play mammies, jezebels or sapphires? Well, in this highly interactive talk, Professor Lez Henry will take you on a journey […] This event will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre that took place over 31 May – 1 June 1921. It was the worst race massacre in the history of the United States; however, most people have never heard of it. Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1921, in less than 24 hours the prosperous African-American section […] Black History Studies will deliver their informative webinar ‘The Hidden History of Africa Before the Slave Trade’ on Saturday 5th June 2021 at 19:00 GMT. 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 […] In this webinar, we will assess the value of financial education by drawing from Christian theology — especially the Bible — and from financial literacy and practice. There are Biblical financial lessons that can be applied to modern life. We will explore and discuss 10 Financial Commandments and essential principles to follow regarding your personal […] This informative and inspirational presentation tells the story of the hidden contribution of women to the development of Caribbean. The invisibility of women in the early books on the history of the Caribbean is linked to the fact that some historians felt that women’s issues did not merit inclusion and their contributions were ignored. It […] The Architectural Wonders of Ancient Africa is a visually stunning presentation that will showcase the old cities, temples and monuments and other creations that represent the diverse culture of Africa. Architecture is often described as the process and product of planning, designing and constructing buildings and structures in general. This webinar will uncover the architectural […] 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. The groundbreaking film explores the history and heritage of Black theatre in Britain, examines the different interpretations of ‘Black British Theatre’ as a label […] Brazil was the last American nation to abolish slavery on 13 May, 1888. Black History Studies in association with SK Tours presents a virtual tour titled ‘Brazilian Black Rome – Black History of Bahia’ on Saturday 15th May 2021. On this tour we will discover the hidden history of the Brazilian state of Bahia, also known […]
