Past Events

Film Screening – ‘The Book of Clarence’ (15)

Date: November 24, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
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Year: 2024 Duration: 129 minutes From visionary filmmaker Jeymes Samuel, The Book of Clarence is a bold new take on the timeless Hollywood era Biblical epic. Streetwise but struggling, Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield) is trying to find a better life for himself and his family, make himself worthy to the woman he loves, and prove that […]

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VIRTUAL Black History Children Workshop: Marie van Brittan Brown – Saturday 23rd November 2024

Date: November 23, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Online
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MARIE BROWN

Make History come to life with these Sankofa Saturday ‘Black Inventors & Pioneers’ children workshops led by Charmaine Simpson of Black History Studies. With its emphasis on Black racial identity, pride and self-determination, these workshops will inspire young people to learn about great inventors who contributions to technology have contributed to World History and made […]

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Presentation & Film Screening – ‘Black Wall Street: A Legacy of Resilience’

Date: November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT
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The Tulsa Race Massacre 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 of Greenwood, also known as “Black Wall Street,” was […]

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Film Screening: Malcolm X: By Any Means Necessary

Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
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Considered one the of 20th Century’s most charismatic and controversial civil rights leaders, Malcolm X wielded extraordinary power influencing the way American society perceived the role of the Black Man during his short political life. Malcolm X: By Any Means Necessary is a documentary of Malcolm’s life as a child up to when he was murdered. The […]

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FREE Black History Children Workshop: Malcolm X

Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
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MALCOLM X

Make History come to life with our ‘Black Power: Great Black Leaders & Liberators’ children workshop. Make History come to life with this FREE ‘Black Power: Great Black Leaders & Liberators’ children workshop. With its emphasis on Black racial identity, pride and self-determination, Black Power influenced everything from popular culture to education to politics. This […]

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Film Screening ‘Out of Darkness’ – Sunday 17 November 2024

Date: November 17, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
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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 […]

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Presentation: The Evolution of Caribbean Music and the Global Impact of Reggae

Date: November 16, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
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The Evolution of Caribbean Music and the Global Impact of Reggae by Mark ‘Culture Mark’ Simpson This presentation explores the rich history of Caribbean music, with a special focus on the cultural and global significance of reggae. The session begins with an overview of the diverse musical traditions across the Caribbean, highlighting how African rhythms, […]

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Screening: The Story of Lovers Rock

Date: November 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
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https://youtu.be/uyJwZwkqg8U?si=YcHPWTYm_ObC6syB The Story of Lovers Rock is a documentary film that tells the story of how Lovers Rock music defined a generation in the late 70’s and 80’s hugely impacting on British Pop Culture. The Story Of Lover’s Rock combines comedy, live performance, interviews and archive footage to shed light on the music and the […]

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VIRTUAL Black History Children Workshop: George Washington Carver – Saturday 16th November 2024

Date: November 16, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Online
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER

Make History come to life with these Sankofa Saturday ‘Black Inventors & Pioneers’ children workshops led by Charmaine Simpson of Black History Studies. With its emphasis on Black racial identity, pride and self-determination, these workshops will inspire young people to learn about great inventors who contributions to technology have contributed to World History and made […]

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Ital Yoga™ Session with International Basu Janelle Oswald

Date: November 16, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
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COME AND JOIN the healing delights of Ital Yoga™ Saturday Soul Session vibes with International Basu, Meditation & Breath/Movement Coach Janelle Oswald at Islington’s new Black Cultural Centre. A Fab way to kick-start your weekend, rejuvenate your mind, build your core, open your chakras and meridian pathways learning how to master the 9 Rs… Reconnect, […]

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