Past Events

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
Black Cultural Centre Islington | Events | Screenings

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
Black Cultural Centre Islington | Events | Presentations
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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
Black Cultural Centre Islington | Events
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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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Screening: African Redemption: The Life + Legacy of Marcus Garvey -15 Nov 2024

Date: November 15, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
Black Cultural Centre Islington | Events | Screenings
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Roy T Anderson USA 2021. 85min To commemmorate the 60th anniversary of the repatriaton of Marcus Mosiah Garvey’s body to Jamaica, Black History Studies will host a screening of ‘African Redemption: The Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey’ The charismatic Caribbean hero and Pan Africanist Marcus Mosiah Garvey is regarded globally as one of the […]

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FREE Black History Children Workshop: Marcus Garvey

Date: November 15, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
Black Cultural Centre Islington | Children Workshops | Events
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Make History come to life with the ‘Black Power: Great Black Leaders & Liberators’ children workshop led by Charmaine Simpson of Black History Studies. With its emphasis on Black racial identity, pride and self-determination, Black Power influenced everything from popular culture to education to politics. This workshop will inspire young people to learn about great […]

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Interactive Genealogy Workshop with Family Genealogist Selena Carty – Friday 15 Nov 2024 at 2.00pm

Date: November 15, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
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Join Selena Carty – Family Genealogist to Dr Julius Garvey, son of The Right Marcus Mosiah Garvey & Amy ‘Jacques’ Garvey’s on Friday 15th November 2024 for an interactive Genealogy Workshop. This workshop is an introduction into exploring your Ancestral Legacy and how to start/build upon your personal his/herstory. Family Trees are the starting point […]

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ONLINE Interactive Genealogy Workshop with Family Genealogist Selena Carty – Fri 15 Nov 2024 @ 14:00

Date: November 15, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Online
Black Cultural Centre Islington | Events
Selena Carty Cultural and Ancestral HistorianGenealogist

Join Selena Carty – Family Genealogist to Dr Julius Garvey, son of The Right Marcus Mosiah Garvey & Amy ‘Jacques’ Garvey’s this Friday 15th November 2024 for an interactive Genealogy Workshop. This workshop is an introduction into exploring your Ancestral Legacy and how to start/build upon your personal his/herstory. Family Trees are the starting point […]

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Film Screening ‘The Promised Ship’ – Friday 15 November 2024

Date: November 15, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7BT
Black Cultural Centre Islington | Events | Screenings
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The Promised Ship is a documentary that follows the oral history of the Black Star Line, a maritime venture undertaken by Marcus Garvey, the leader of the first massive Black Power movement of the 20th Century. The Black Star Line was a steamship line intended to bring Black people across the Atlantic in search of […]

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