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In this event, we will watch a recording of a debate titled ‘The West Should Pay Reparations for Slavery by This Intelligence Squared which took place in London on the 25th of September 2019. There are the crimes for which no one has ever made amends. The transatlantic slave trade enslaved between 10 and 12 […] Black Liberation & the Global Reparations Movement: Film Screening & Discussion On 25 March 2026, the United Nations declared that the chattel enslavement of African people was the gravest crime against humanity, and that its legacy of continues today in the form of structural racism. But what does this all mean? Join UN Fellow for […] Jamaica For Sale: Locked Out of Paradise — The Fight for Jamaica’s Beaches The Caribbean is the region most economically dependent on tourism and Jamaica was one of the most indebted country in the world. Tourism is Jamaica’s Sacred Cow, heavily promoted since 1891 as the way to modernization and prosperity it has tragically failed […] Learn from history of an example of what Black people can accomplish when we pursue our economic goals as a collective. 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. […] This presentation will explore the rich, complex relationship between Black music and protest, from historical anthems of resistance to contemporary performances that challenge political and cultural boundaries. We’ll trace the roots of protest songs within Black cultural expression, examining how music has functioned not only as a form of dissent but also as a space […] Hip hop is more than music—it is a cultural movement built on creativity, community, and expression. This presentation explores the nine pillars of hip hop: DJing, MCing, Breaking, Graffiti, Beatboxing, Street Fashion, Street Language, Street Entrepreneurship, and Knowledge. Together, these elements represent the artistic, social, and intellectual foundations of the culture. While the first four […] Estate Planning involves helping people write wills, lasting powers of attorney, and trusts, as well as planning for inheritance tax. National Wills Team will be available at the Black Cultural Centre on Monday 15 June 2026 from 11am – 6pm. No booking or appointments necessary. This is a FREE drop-in clinic where you can simply turn […] Exploring the underrepresentation of Black women in social work management and leadership A community conversation and PhD research presentation Why are Black women still underrepresented in social work management and leadership? Join us for an important community conversation exploring race, gender, class, management, leadership, lived experiences and consider solutions for change. Together, we can build […] Whitewashing Windrush Exhibition plus screening of: Windrush – Through a different lens The Whitewashing Windrush Exhibition by Everol Wilson covers the behind the scenes discussions relating to what led to the beginning of mass migration of West Indians to the UK after World War II or as Louise Bennett would later describe it “colonisation in […] Understanding Marcus Garvey in Print Exhibition The Understanding Marcus Garvey in Print Exhibition by Everol Wilson covers the behind the scenes discussions relating to what led to the beginning of mass migration of West Indians to the UK after World War II or as Louise Bennett would later describe it “colonisation in reverse”. Understanding Marcus […]
