Past Events
Deprecated shortcode. Use The enslavement of African people and its accompanying violence and destruction was one of the catastrophic events in the history of humankind. In this informative five week course we will study the history and legacy of the enslavement of African people through our Maangamizi. The word “Maangamizi” is a Swahili term which speaks to the intentionality […] This fascinating course of 5 lectures will focus on the contributions made by people of African and Caribbean descent to London in the areas of Literature, Politics, Music, Sports, Entertainment, Royalty and Health before 1948. This course is important as this area of study has been seriously neglected and will provide the students with the […] ‘Still Standing: Celebrating Black Marriage & Relationships’ Black History Studies presents the UK Premiere Film Screening and Discussion event titled ‘Still Standing: Celebrating Black Marriage & Relationships’ on Friday 1st November 2019 at New Chances, Tottenham. 💓 Do you want to know how some marriages can overcome issues that cause many marriages to fail? 💓 Do you […] Black History Studies presents the West London Premiere screening of ‘Mama Africa’ on Wednesday 30th October 2019 @ Lexi Cinema. https://youtu.be/JyKX4XnJWA4 Mama Africa is the biopic of South African singer Miriam Makeba, the first Black African musician to win international stardom. Her music influenced artists across the globe, although her style stayed anchored in her […] Black History Studies in association with Professor Lez Henry and the Film Doctor Brother Hakim presents ‘FEAR THE TALKING DREAD AND THE LIVING BALDHEAD: Combating Cultural Vampirism and Zombification in the Black Imagination!!’ Have you ever considered why zombie and vampire films are ever-present in contemporary society? From children’s cartoons to all out-horror films we […] Director: Frances-Anne Solomon Starring: Jimmy Akingbola (Holby City), Joseph Marcell (Fresh Prince of Belair), Fraser James (Terminator) and starring Trinidad’s Nickolai Salcedo as Ulric Cross. https://youtu.be/2efu0n83Kg0 In 1941 Ulric Cross, a young man from Trinidad, left his island home to seek his fortune. He survived the Second World War as the RAF’s most decorated West […] On Sunday 20th October 2019, Black History Studies in association with ‘THE INVESTIGATOR’ Andrew Muhammad presents ‘The Hidden Truth Breakdown: THE COLOR PURPLE’ The Colour Purple by Alice Walker, was a Pulitzer prize-winning book published in 1982. It was often censored in libraries and provoked opposition in the Deep South where it was set. Steven […] 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, Music and Health & Welfare before 1948. Most people believe that Black people only came here in 1948. Black people have lived […] Director: Frances-Anne Solomon Starring: Jimmy Akingbola (Holby City), Joseph Marcell (Fresh Prince of Belair), Fraser James (Terminator) and starring Trinidad’s Nickolai Salcedo as Ulric Cross. In 1941 Ulric Cross, a young man from Trinidad, left his island home to seek his fortune. He survived the Second World War as the RAF’s most decorated West Indian […] Director: Frances-Anne Solomon Starring: Jimmy Akingbola (Holby City), Joseph Marcell (Fresh Prince of Belair), Fraser James (Terminator) and starring Trinidad’s Nickolai Salcedo as Ulric Cross. https://youtu.be/2efu0n83Kg0 In 1941 Ulric Cross, a young man from Trinidad, left his island home to seek his fortune. He survived the Second World War as the RAF’s most decorated West […]
