Jennifer Hudson Shines as Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect’
January 15, 2021 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe long-awaited film follows Franklin’s life from singing in her father’s church, to becoming one of the most legendary musicians of all time
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Introduction to Black Studies Course
January 14, 2021 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsIntroduction to the Study of Black History, Politics, Sociology, Psychology, Science, Art, Music and Religion
Shabaka Hutchings & Britten Sinfonia: Live from the Barbican
November 18, 2020 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsClarinettist, saxophonist and composer Hutchings blurs the lines between jazz and classical music
Emperor Haile Selassie and the Black history of Bath
November 17, 2020 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe story of ancient African royalty, WW2, King George, Queen Victoria and the unknown Black presence in the South West
SEED Ensemble & Guests: Celebrating the music of Pharoah Sanders
November 14, 2020 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe band’s line-up features some of London’s most exciting and innovative young jazz musicians
Nubya Garcia: Live from the Barbican
October 29, 2020 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsNubya is one of the most exciting Jazz artists in the UK
Award Winning Hairstylist Charlotte Mensah debuts new book ‘Good Hair’
October 29, 2020 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsAn essential, practical guide to caring for Afro, textured and curly hair
Alicia Garza: The Purpose of Power
October 28, 2020 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsGarza gives insights into how organisations can transform Black communities and build Black political power
The Kanneh-Mason Family in Concert: Live from the Barbican
October 22, 2020 9:10 am Leave your thoughtsThe Kanneh-Masons will perform their favourite music from the last 300 years
Decolonising the Primary School History Curriculum
October 22, 2020 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsEmancipating teaching and learning through critical multicultural education and historical consciousness
Racial Awareness and Mindfulness Festival 2020
October 17, 2020 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe world must continue to press ahead with addressing issues of racism and white supremacy
Claudia Rankine: Beyond the Culture War
October 9, 2020 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsJust Us explores real encounters between friends and strangers that expose the realities of whiteness and white supremacy
Radha Blank’s Sundance Winner Is a Must-See on Netflix
October 9, 2020 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsRadha Blank's directorial debut is hoping to turn Sundance buzz into big Netflix streaming numbers
Making a Mark: The Early Black Press 1817-1948
October 9, 2020 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsS.I. Martin will introduce a handful of the more prominent periodicals titles in this talk
“Why are whites threatened by the success of Blacks?”
October 8, 2020 9:00 am Leave your thoughts'White rage doesn't have to wear sheets, burn crosses, or take to the streets or working the halls of power'