October is technically 'Black History Month' here in the UK, but we all know too well that a Black History Present and Future is for LIFE!
That being said check out the events
below which are organised for the month..
Forward to Freedom
1st- 15th Oct 2014
Free
Finsbury Library, 245 St John St EC1V 4NB
"Forward to Freedom tells the story of the British Anti-Apartheid Movement and its campaigns to support the people of South Africa in their fight against apartheid. The AAM also campaigned for freedom for Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Angola, and against South Africa’s attacks on its neighbours."
Maya Angelou: A Celebration 
An evening dedicated to her memory
Sunday 5 October 2014
Royal Festival Hall, Southbank, London, SE1
Tickets: £25.00
- Southbankcentre.co.uk
From 14:00 to 20:00 (BST)
London, United Kingdom
ColourMeCultured, a new community organisation, presents an all day event celebrating Black History and promoting empowerment education within the Black community! There will be;
Colour Me Cultured - Tracey-Ann Munroe and Eleasah Roberts
Sunday, 12 October 2014
From 14:00 to 20:00 (BST)
London, United Kingdom
- Political Art Interactive Exhibition
- Stalls
- African Dance and Drumming Workshop (limited spaces)
- Communal Meal - INJERA (Ethiopian cuisine)
- Live music, dance, poetry and story telling
**ALL TICKET HOLDERS WILL RECIEVE PRIORITY SEATING FOR FREE PUBLIC SHOWING OF
'HIDDEN COLORS 3' ** (4.30pm)
PANEL LEAD DISCUSSION FEATURING SOME OF THE UK'S PROMINENT EDUCATORS, THINKERS, PERFORMERS AND MOTIVATORS. (6.30pm)
- Eventbrite.co.uk
- Eventbrite.co.uk
Afrovibes Festival
13th-18th Oct 2014
The Albany Theatre
Afrovibes Festival, bringing some of the very best of South African arts to the UK and the Netherlands, makes a welcome return to the UK and the Albany this autumn.
In 2014, Afrovibes Festival marks 20 years of the New South Africa: 20 years since the ending of apartheid and the beginning of democracy. The creativity of award-winning artists brings us music, theatre, dance, photography and film, reflecting upon what it is to be part of 21st century South Africa. By turns it'll be thought-provoking, energetic, reflective, fascinating, exhilarating. With free events, family workshops and themed food served in the atmospheric Township Cafe, drop by, hang out and belong - you'll believe that you really are thousands of miles from home!
- Thealbany.org.uk - Afrovibes Festival
Thursday, 16 October 2014
From 18:30 to 21:00 (BST)
Free
My Hair: Black Hair Culture, Style And Politics - Delivered By Michael McMillan
Thursday, 16 October 2014
From 18:30 to 21:00 (BST)
Free
London South Bank University
Explore the histories of Black hair, culture, style and politics relating to western beauty ideals.
Hosted by writer, playwright, curator and artist, Michael McMillan this workshop will touch on issues around ‘natural’/’non-natural’, the racing of hair, Black blondes and transitioning.
- Eventbrite.co.uk
Hosted by writer, playwright, curator and artist, Michael McMillan this workshop will touch on issues around ‘natural’/’non-natural’, the racing of hair, Black blondes and transitioning.
- Eventbrite.co.uk
Biko’s Quest (Dance)
Thu 23 Oct 2014
The Drum, Birmingham, 7:30pm
Tickets: £10 (£8) - Box Office 0121 333 2444
The Steve Biko Foundation in association with Jazzart Dance Theatre presents, the life, death and legacy of the inspirational anti-apartheid campaigner give us this powerful large cast production that takes the audience on a poignant and emotional journey through danced storytelling. “It is better to die for an idea that will live, than to live for an idea that will die” - Steve Biko
- The-drum.org.uk
- The-drum.org.uk
Black History of Comedy
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Free
From 18:30 to 21:00 (GMT)
London South Bank University, Abbey Conference Suite LR17, 100-116 London Road, SE1 6LN
Presented by Blackhistorywalks.co.uk
Be prepared to spend the evening laughing your head off in this entertaining interactive session as we piece together a visual tapestry of the best historical comedy from a host of comedians from the 60s to present day.
Comedians often use history as part of their material. We will chart their comical observations on the historical timeline of the international struggle for African equality and show how comedy can be educational.
- Eventbrite.co.uk
Be prepared to spend the evening laughing your head off in this entertaining interactive session as we piece together a visual tapestry of the best historical comedy from a host of comedians from the 60s to present day.
Comedians often use history as part of their material. We will chart their comical observations on the historical timeline of the international struggle for African equality and show how comedy can be educational.
- Eventbrite.co.uk
Enjoy!
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