Past Events
Deprecated shortcode. Use In partnership with Black Cinema Club, Black Starline and Black History Studies, The New Black Film Collective presents ‘HERO’ Inspired by the Extraordinary Life and Times of Mr. 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 […] 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 of transatlantic slavery and […] Black History Studies presents the special screening of ‘African Rebel: Celebration for a People’s Politician: Bernie Grant 1944 – 2000’ by Professor Kurt Barling followed by an interactive discussion. The late Bernie Grant MP led a remarkable life. Over 35 years, he was at the forefront of a furious dialogue about race in British society as a trades unionist […] Black History Studies presents the screening of Angela Davis: Portrait of a Revolutionary on Monday 24th June 2019 @ Lexi Cinema Writer, intellectual and civil rights icon Angela Davis was one of the most outspoken activists of the 1960s and 1970s, embodying everything that white, conservative, patriarchal America feared. A professor of philosophy at UCLA, […] On Saturday 22nd June 2019, Black History Studies presents ‘We Deh Yah Before Windrush: Exploring the History of African and Caribbean People in Britain before 1948’ This fascinating presentation by Black History Studies focuses on the hidden Black History of Britain and the contributions made by people of African and Caribbean descent to Britain before […] Di Journey follows a dramatic multi-generational mobilisation to change and shape modern Britain. It’s also a story about the rebellious spirit and important cultural contribution of this community to a uniquely vibrant and diverse London and Albion. The documentary explores immigration and race relations through the chronicles of the African-Caribbean community in Britain. These themes […] Black History Studies in association with Haringey Libraries presents ‘Di Journey’ Di Journey is a Socio-historical documentary comprehensively exploring immigration and race relations through the chronicles of the African-Caribbean community in Britain. Di Journey follows a dramatic multi-generational mobilisation to change and shape modern Britain. It’s also a story about the rebellious spirit and important cultural […] Black History Studies in association with Haringey Libraries presents ‘The Windrush Generation: Going Down Memory Lane’ on Saturday 15th June 2019. Come down and celebrate the contribution of the Windrush Generation to World History. Come and eat some amazing Caribbean Food and browse the stalls selling items from around the world. An event for all the family. […] 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 […] Black History Studies presents the screening of The Amazing Nina Simone on Thursday 30th May 2019 2019 @ Lexi Cinema The story of one of America’s overlooked musical geniuses, finally brought to light. Director Jeff Lieberman brings audiences on Nina’s journey from the segregated South, through the worlds of classical music, jazz joints and international […]
