Past Presentations
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, produce disproportionate health disparities by race. This webinar seeks to confront these painful histories of racism in science and medicine that continue to haunt us today. THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!! This webinar will take place on Saturday 24th July 2021 from 19:00 to 21:00 GMT. Tickets for this webinar are £6.00. Purchase your tickets from https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pWw5PwW4SbqjlABQVPPfLQ This is a WEBINAR via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. *** THE PRESENTATION STARTS AT 19:00 UK TIME. PLEASE JOIN THE WEBINAR ON TIME VIA ZOOM TO AVOID MISSING OUT *** Things to note: – This webinar will not be recorded. – By signing up, you are agreeing to be added to the – Black History Studies mailing list (please drop us a note if you’d like not to be). 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 most gracious majesty King George has called on the men of the Empire, men of every class, creed and colour, to come forward to fight. This call is to YOU, YOUNG MAN! Not your neighbour, not your brother, not your cousin, but YOU! 6,000 personnel joined the RAF from the Caribbean, of which 500 were aircrew. Gunners, radio operators, pilots and navigators. The rest were ground crew. In this webinar, Maureen Dickson will explore and showcase the personal accounts of Veteran’s experiences, showing another side of what was going on during the war, not only in Europe, or the field of battle but in the West Indies. At the event, we will also launch the new book ‘Pilots and Soldiers of the Caribbean: Fighting Men of the Caribbean’ by Maureen M. Dickson. About the speaker: Maureen Dickson formally a U.S. Realtor, Property TV Presenter, Producer and Oral Historian. Maureen’s long-standing passion for history took a turn after having a life-changing conversation with her terminally ill father. Although he was too young to go to war in WWII, (in fact he turned eighteen years old weeks before the war came to an end), however, he was able to tell her what life was like in Guyana (British Guiana as it was then known, in South America), during the war years. With this information Maureen decided to look into what role Guyana and the West Indies played during the war. In order to record their personal accounts of the war Maureen interviewed ex-service personnel not only in Britain, but travelled to the West Indies, with the aim that she could preserve their war experiences for posterity. Her hope was that the future generations, would be as inspired as she was, by her father’s account of life in Guyana during the war years, and the people he knew who had gone to war to fight alongside Britain. THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!! This webinar will take place on Friday 23rd July 2021 from 19:00 to 21:00 GMT. Tickets for this webinar are FREE. This is a WEBINAR via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Book your ticket FREE ticket at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cPBACnePSE2rmSNUvPUpXA *** THE PRESENTATION STARTS AT 19:00 UK TIME. PLEASE JOIN THE WEBINAR ON TIME VIA ZOOM TO AVOID MISSING OUT *** Things to note: – This webinar will not be recorded. – By signing up, you are agreeing to be added to the – Black History Studies mailing list (please drop us a note if you’d like not to be). ‘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 Black families build and maintain their wealth? Join Historian, Financial Consultant and Financial Educator Charmaine Simpson in a free webinar designed to empower the Black community to build and create generational wealth. In this webinar, Charmaine Simpson will show participants strategies for families to use to how to build and preserve wealth that you will be able to pass on to heirs for generations to come. THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!! This webinar will take place on Wednesday 21st July 2021 from 19:00 to 21:00 GMT. Location: This is an ONLINE WEBINAR via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Book your FREE tickets at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BVdRNAYFRfqFoQ04-6HnZw *** THE PRESENTATION STARTS AT 19:00 UK TIME. PLEASE JOIN THE WEBINAR ON TIME VIA ZOOM TO AVOID MISSING OUT *** Things to note: 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 tips on how to improve your financial literacy and achieve your goals. THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!! This webinar will take place on Thursday 24th June 2021 from 19:00 GMT. Location: This is an ONLINE WEBINAR via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Book your tickets at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JoOb5rSNSkSjyr1ZUDLHwg *** THE PRESENTATION STARTS AT 19:00 UK TIME. PLEASE JOIN THE WEBINAR ON TIME VIA ZOOM TO AVOID MISSING OUT *** Things to note: 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 through the Louvre Museum and further afield, to learn about African civilisations such as Ancient Egypt and the Black Presence in European Art held in the Museum. THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! This virtual tour will take place on Saturday 19th June 2021 from 19:00 to 21:00 GMT. Tickets for virtual tour cost £8.00 per person. Purchase your tickets from https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ceEpzn3TS4aPESCVL8KZPA This is a WEBINAR via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. *** THE PRESENTATION STARTS AT 19:00 UK TIME. PLEASE JOIN THE WEBINAR ON TIME VIA ZOOM TO AVOID MISSING OUT *** Things to note: – This webinar will not be recorded. – By signing up, you are agreeing to be added to the – Black History Studies mailing list (please drop us a note if you’d like not to be). 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 through Black female representation in popular culture. He will demonstrate how the Black female body has been systematically ‘othered’, dehumanised, subjugated and misrepresented in myriad ways… All he asks is that you bring your mind and make sure it is open! Professor William ‘Lez’ Henry is the Professor in Criminology and Sociology at the University of West London. Professor William ‘Lez’ Henry is an international speaker, Social Anthropologist, academic, public speaker and a community activist for over 20 years. The author of a number of books on race, culture, history, music and politics, he is also co-founder of Nu-Beyond Ltd an independent consultancy which focuses on the specialities of education, race, ethnicity, diversity and social, cultural and political empowerment. THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!! This webinar will take place on Saturday 12th June 2021 from 19:00 to 21:00 GMT. Tickets for this webinar cost £8.00per person. This is a WEBINAR via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Purchase your ticket from https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_72TOuTESQWCGjjn-2AVojw *** THE PRESENTATION STARTS AT 19:00 UK TIME. PLEASE JOIN THE WEBINAR ON TIME VIA ZOOM TO AVOID MISSING OUT *** Things to note: – This webinar will not be recorded. – By signing up, you are agreeing to be added to the – Black History Studies mailing list (please drop us a note if you’d like not to be). – Tickets for this webinar are non-refundable and non-transferable. 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 of Greenwood, also known as “Black Wall Street,” was completely destroyed. An estimated 300 were killed and over 10,000 people displaced, as a 42 square block area of their homes and businesses were burned to the ground by a white mob that had been deputized by the sheriff. In this presentation, historian and Financial Educator Charmaine Simpson will shining example of what Black people can accomplish when we pursue our economic goals as a collective. Principles of cooperative economics, wealth building, and Black business development will be addressed, along with the TRUTH about what happened to the people who had their wealth stolen and their story buried for over 100 years. During the Q&A we will discuss Black Economic Empowerment and Black Wall Street in relation to the Black community in the UK. Black Wall Street is a template for Black Economic Development and Empowerment. Can we resurrect the ideas of Black Wall Street and create our own Black Wall Streets in the 21st and 22nd centuries? THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!! This webinar will take place on Friday 11th June 2021 from 19:00 to 21:00 GMT. This is an WEBINAR via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Book your FREE ticket at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7ENcJBp6TfmNUKtXDtIv3w *** THE PRESENTATION STARTS AT 19:00 UK TIME. PLEASE JOIN THE WEBINAR ON TIME VIA ZOOM TO AVOID MISSING OUT *** Black History Studies will deliver their informative webinar ‘The Hidden History of Africa Before the Slave Trade’ on Saturday 5th June 2021 at 19:00 GMT. The Hidden History of Africa Before the Slave Trade is a visually stunning presentation that addresses one key question: What history do Black people have before the slave trade started? This lecture discusses the Empire of Mali, the Yoruba Kingdoms, Medieval Sudan, Medieval Ethiopia, the East African Coast and much more! These civilisations have left behind a splendid array of evidence that is discussed in the lecture. This evidence includes wonderful artefacts, illuminated manuscripts, and impressive architecture. THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!! This webinar will take place on Saturday 5th June 2021 from 19:00 to 21:00 GMT. This is an WEBINAR via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Tickets for this webinar are £6.00. Purchase your tickets from https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sRrWAnSeT7a3C1XlbEwtXg *** THE PRESENTATION STARTS AT 19:00 UK TIME. PLEASE JOIN THE WEBINAR ON TIME VIA ZOOM TO AVOID MISSING OUT *** Things to note: In this webinar, we will assess the value of financial education by drawing from Christian theology — especially the Bible — and from financial literacy and practice. There are Biblical financial lessons that can be applied to modern life. We will explore and discuss 10 Financial Commandments and essential principles to follow regarding your personal finance to set yourself up for a prosperous financial future. Hosted by The Investigator Andrew Muhammadwho is a historian and Independent Educational and Cultural Consultant. Don’t miss our live PA from London based singer-songwriter Natalie May. Join Financial Educator Dennis Browndeliver a presentation on Biblical Economics drawing on Christian Theology and Financial Literacy. Join Financial Consultant and Educator Charmaine Simpsonshow participants on how to take financial control by making educated financial decisions based on 10 Financial Commandments of Money Management. THIS WEBINAR IS NOT TO BE MISSED This webinar will take place on Friday 4 June 2021 from 19:00 to 21:00 GMT.This is an ONLINE WEBINAR via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Tickets for this event are FREE. The event will not be recorded so if you miss it, you will miss out. To book, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7D3jKX0rT4azehddquhYcg *** THE PRESENTATION STARTS AT 19:00 UK TIME. PLEASE JOIN THE WEBINAR ON TIME VIA ZOOM TO AVOID MISSING OUT *** Things to note: – This webinar will not be recorded. This informative and inspirational presentation tells the story of the hidden contribution of women to the development of Caribbean. The invisibility of women in the early books on the history of the Caribbean is linked to the fact that some historians felt that women’s issues did not merit inclusion and their contributions were ignored. It is important to recognise that the study of Black Women’s History makes for a much more inclusive, richer, fuller and more importantly, truthful account of World History. In this presentation, the topics covered will include the pioneers and writers of Caribbean Women’s History, the contributions and role of the indigenous women of the Caribbean. We will also examine the contributions and role of Caribbean Women during transatlantic enslavement period and the First and Second (“European”) World Wars. Finally, we will look at the involvement of Caribbean Women in Political movements and the organisations that established in the region. THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED This webinar will take place on Saturday 22nd May 2021 from 19:00 to 21:00 GMT. Tickets for this webinar cost £6.00 per person. Purchase your tickets from https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2U6XscrpQwyD1gV4WqbE6w Location: This is a WEBINAR via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. *** THE PRESENTATION STARTS AT 19:00 UK TIME. PLEASE JOIN THE WEBINAR ON TIME VIA ZOOM TO AVOID MISSING OUT *** Things to note: – This webinar will not be recorded.
