Past Presentations

VIRTUAL WALKING TOUR – Black History Walk and Street Art in Rio de Janeiro’s Little Africa

Date: September 18, 2021
Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Location: ONLINE
Events | Presentations
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Black History Studies in association with Rio EnCantos presents a virtual tour titled ‘Black History Walk and Street Art in Rio de Janeiro’s Little Africa’ on Saturday 18 September 2021. There is a “Little Africa” in Rio that is still unknown by most people. You will learn about the history of the port and its […]

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WEBINAR – The Financial Commandments of Money Management

Date: September 16, 2021
Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Location: ONLINE
Events | Financial Education | Presentations
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In this FREE webinar, we will assess the value of #financial education, by drawing from #christian theology — especially The Bible — as well as from financial literacy and practice. There are Biblical financial lessons that can be applied to modern life. So with that in mind, we will explore as well as discuss, ten Financial Commandments and essential […]

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VIRTUAL Black History Children Workshop: Elijah McCoy

Date: September 12, 2021
Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Location: ONLINE
Children Workshops | Events | Presentations
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Make History come to life with these Sankofa Sunday ‘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 our daily […]

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A History of Anti-Black Racism in Science & Medicine

Date: July 24, 2021
Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Location: ONLINE
Events | Presentations
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The history of medicine and science is marked by racial injustice and myriad forms of violence: unequal access to health care, the segregation of medical facilities and the exclusion of Black people from medical education are some of the most obvious examples. These, together with inequalities in housing, employment opportunities, wealth, and social service provision, […]

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Presentation & Book Launch: Pilots and Soldiers of the Caribbean: Fighting Men of the Caribbean

Date: July 23, 2021
Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Location: ONLINE
Events | Presentations
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Black History Studies in association with Maureen Dickson presents a FREE webinar titled ‘Pilots and Soldiers of the Caribbean: Fighting Men of the Caribbean’ on Friday 23rd July 2021. A speech which was given by King George VI asking for Caribbean men and women to fight for Britain in WWII, ended with the words “His […]

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FREE WEBINAR: Building Generational Black Wealth: How To Secure Generational Prosperity

Date: July 21, 2021
Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Location: ONLINE
Events | Financial Education | Presentations
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‘Generational wealth is wealth that is passed down from one generation to another. This is through the accumulation of assets for the future to provide financial security.’ If you are able to leave something behind for your children or grandchildren, then you are contributing to the growth of generational wealth in your family. How do […]

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FREE WEBINAR: Financially Savvy Sistas – How to be Financially Intelligent with Money

Date: June 24, 2021
Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Location: ONLINE
Events | Financial Education | Presentations
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Women need to be smarter about money and money matters. This presentation aims to empower women to gain control over their lives through financial education so that they can handle their finances from a position of knowledge and wisdom. This presentation will also encourage you to address your own financial situation with practical steps and […]

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NEW VIRTUAL Black History Tour of the Louvre Museum

Date: June 19, 2021
Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Location: ONLINE
Events | Museum Tours | Presentations
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Black History Studies lead a NEW VIRTUAL Black History Tour of the Louvre Museum highlighting artefacts and art of African History held in the Museum. The Louvre, or the Louvre Museum, is the world’s largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, France. In this webinar, we will take you on a journey together […]

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WEBINAR: Mammification: Reading the Black Female Body as Text in the Popular Imagination

Date: June 12, 2021
Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Location: ONLINE
Events | Presentations
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Black History Studies in association with Professor Lez Henry presents ‘Mammification: Reading the Black Female Body as Text in the Popular Imagination.’ (over 16s) Have you ever wondered why Black females in genres like film generally play mammies, jezebels or sapphires? Well, in this highly interactive talk, Professor Lez Henry will take you on a journey […]

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FREE WEBINAR: Black Wall Street: From Massacre to Revival

Date: June 11, 2021
Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Location: ONLINE
Events | Financial Education | Presentations
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This event will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre that 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 […]

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