The North
Leeds
1 Oct - 31 Oct
Invizible Circle Education: Newsic Vol 1
Newsletter celebrating hip hop culture, history and heritage from early 1970s New York to its global presence today.
Various events.
For more information, contact
inviziblecircle_education@yahoo.co.uk
Liverpool
1 Oct - 28 Feb
Black Britannia
Lewis Hamilton, Ms Dynamite and John Conteh all star in this exhibition of inspiration photographs by John Ferguson. The exhibition celebrates the contribution Black people have made to British culture over the last few decades and includes teachers, farmers and firefighters alongside household names.
nternational Slavery Museum, 10am–5pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Liverpool
1 Oct - 28 Feb
Trafficked
Contemporary photographs highlighting the ongoing struggle to combat human trafficking around the world through the experiences of people whose lives have been affected by this modern day slave trade.
International Slavery Museum, 10am–5pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Liverpool
1 Oct - 31 Oct
Film Series
A selection of short films will be shown in the Treasure House Theatre including, Equiano A Son of Africa telling the story of Olaudah Equiano who rose from slavery to become one of the most prominent figures in the 18 century movement to abolish slavery and Only Human which looks at different races living in the UK today, asking the question if there is only one race - the human race.
World Museum Liverpool,10am – 5pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4393 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Leeds
2 Oct
Lumen: Film screening: Ingrid Pollard - My Father's Hands
Internationally acclaimed artist Ingrid Pollard presents a screening of her film, a portrait of her parents and their migration from Guyana to the UK in the 1950s, using archive photographs and audio interviews.
Hyde Park Picture House Cinema, 7pm, tel: 0113 275 2045
Leeds
3 Oct
Lumen: Creative workshop: Sound Art for Beginners
Gain hands on experience of basic sound recording and editing, including using sound equipment for creative ideas.
Patrick Street, 12pm – 3pm, Free workshop, tel: 0113 246 9850, Contact Lucy Dusgate for more information: 0113 246 9850,
info@lumen.org.uk
Leeds
4 Oct
Leeds UK Guyanese Association
Official Launch
Leeds West Indian Centre, 2pm, tel: 0113 217 8704
Liverpool
4 Oct
Handling collection
Meet our demonstrator and learn about life in West Africa before transatlantic slavery.
International Slavery Museum, 1pm–4pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Liverpool
4 Oct - 25 Oct
Every Sun Family workshops
Join us in the Weston Discovery Centre for hands-on activities including Middle Eastern dancing, African storytelling, Batik printing and Roman sandal making.
World Museum Liverpool, 2.30-4pm, free, 0151 478 4393
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Leeds
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Mixed Bill
Under Sharon Watson’s Artistic Directorship, Phoenix Dance Theatre performs works by Douglas Thorpe, Alesandra Seutin, Sharon Watson and Darshan Sing Bhuller.
Phoenix Dance Theatre, 7.30pm.
Leeds
7 Oct - 21 Oct
Leeds Brownies: What Black History Month Means to Our Community and Us
The brownies conduct interviews to record what BHM means to different people, for display in a scrap book with photographs, pictures, quotes and poems.
St Martin’s Institute,6pm – 7.30pm, Not open to public but for more information call Caroline Campbell on 0113 295 7173.
Leeds
7 Oct - 28 Oct
H.M.P Wealstun:Celebrate Black History Month
Various events, including displays, speakers and a gospel choir.
H.M.P Wealstun, Not open to the public, by invite only.
Bradford
8 Oct
EVE'S BAYOU
Dir. Kasi Lemmons US A 1997, 108 mins (15) 35mm
Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson, Lynn Whitfield
In Louisiana in 1962, ten-yearold Eve sees her father doing something that he shouldn't.
What she does next in this multi-award winning film creates a family drama set in a fragile and complex emotional landscape with a nod towards the Southern gothic tradition.
Writer/director Kasi Lemmons uses her own experience as an actress to create characters that are simultaneously despicable and lovable.
National Media Museum, 6.30pm, £5.75/£3.90 concs
www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Leeds
9 Oct
Wandering Abroad by Corinne Silva
A film installation on the tragedy of David Oluwale
David Oluwale was a Nigerian whose life fell apart in Leeds.
Harassed by police his body was found drowned in the river Aire in 1969
Leeds City Art Gallery, Daily, Free
Leeds
10 Oct
Leeds Sudanese Community Association: Sudan – Trying to Make Co-Existence in Diversity a Possibility
Celebratory event including dancing, a talk about Sudan history, drama, food and a poster display.
Wrangtorn Church Hall, 3pm, Open to public. No booking required, tel: 0113 243 8041.
Liverpool
10 Oct - 11 Oct
African woodcarving
See African woodcarving on the Life in West Africa gallery.
International Slavery Museum, 1pm–4pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Liverpool
10 Oct
Sat Oct 10 African drumming
Musical performances with Drum Planet.
World Museum Liverpool, 1pm,1.45pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4393
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Leeds
11 Oct
Women, Work and Money in the 21 Century
Celebratory drama play, displays, guest speaker, songs and poems and exhibition of arts and crafts.
Leeds West Indian Centre, Laycock Place, Leeds, LS7 3AJ
2pm Open to public. No booking required.
Liverpool
11 Oct
Destination freedom
Based on the true story of William and Ellen Craft, this performance tells of Ellen’s personal journey from enslavement to freedom.
International Slavery Museum, 1pm–3pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Leeds
13 Oct - 23 Oct
Theatre Company Blah Blah Blah:Ruby’s Walk
Inspired by the true story of Ruby Bridges
1960 Ruby Bridges was one of the first African-American children to go to an all white school in New Orleans. Facing vicious protests and threats as she was escorted by four armed marshals. Aged six, Ruby was left alone as white parents withdrew their children from the school.
Ruby’s Walk is an interactive performance/workshop for young people and adults. Experienced actors will involve you in exploring Ruby’s story, the racial segregation of 1960s America and its relevance to modern day Leeds. If you have a group interested in hosting a performance of Ruby’s Walk, please contact Ruth Cooper on 0113 2740030 ruth@blahs.co.uk for details.
Ruby’s Walk is a partnership project between Theatre Company Blah Blah Blah, the Arts and Regeneration Unit at Leeds City Council and Artforms (Education Leeds).
Bradford
17 Oct - 29 Oct
Soul Food: Family and community in African-American Cinema Evening Course, T
Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing was one of the first Black films to gain critical acclaim and mainstream audience attention for a 'serious' attempt to represent African/American culture. But Lee's often controversial approach is not the only source of filmic reflections on African-American culture. This class will explore Lee's work alongside that of very different black filmmakers.
Includes screenings of Barbershop, Eve's Bayou and Jungle Fever. Tutor: Roy StaffordAll are welcome, no previous knowledge, experience or qualifications are required for any Film Extra courses.
National Media Museum, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, £60, £45 concessions. (film tickets cost £5.75/£3.90 concs each if not attending the course) tel: 0870 70 10 201
www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Leeds
17 Oct
LINKtogether: LINK, Black History Project
Meet each other and share community interests, including information about our services and projects. Receive our free BHM magazine. Visit Maureen’s Afro Carribean food outlet.
LINKtogether (above BMF Motors)109a Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 5AJ
3pm, free, tel: 0113 249 9449, nvlink@yahoo.com for more information
Liverpool
17 Oct
African drumming workshops
Feel the beat at this interactive workshop. Limited places - pick up a ticket from the information desk on the day.
World Museum Liverpool, 1pm, - 3pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4393
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Liverpool
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Threads of life: Textile workshop
Visit our special exhibition of handmade quilts and take part in a hands-on textile workshop to design and create your own. (over 7’s)
World Museum Liverpool, 1pm - 4pm / 2pm - 4pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4393
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Liverpool
18 Oct
Tales from Africa
Immerse yourself in African tales in this interactive storytelling session.
International Slavery Museum, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Liverpool
18 Oct
Threads of life: Quilts and arperillas that speak out
Learn about textiles on display from Ireland and Chile with guest curator Roberta Bacic. Part of the Guinness Liverpool Irish Festival.
World Museum Liverpool, 12.30-1.30pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4393
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Manchester
20 Oct - 22 Oct
Meet at the Tour Point in the Foyer
Special tours focusing on the theme of Black History Month
Imperial War Museum North, 2.30pm,
Free, tel:0161 836 4000
iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk
www.iwm.org.uk
Leeds
21 Oct
Kinara:Black History Month
BHM event for black women fleeing domestic violence. Staff members and service users share food, songs, poems, dances, and experiences about life in their native country.
St Matthias Church, 12pm, Not open to the public, by invite only, tel: 0113 245 8489.
Bradford
22 Oct
JUNGLE FEVER
Dir. Spike Lee US A 1991, 132 mins (18) 35mm
Wesley Snipes, Annabella Sciorra, Spike Lee, Ossie Davis, Samuel L. Jackson
Spike Lee's fifth film returns to some of the potent ingredients of Do The Right Thing (see page 21). Flipper Purify is a successful architect, a married black man who begins an affair with his beautiful Italian/American secretary. Can it last? What will be the reaction in the couple's own families? At the same time, Flipper must confront his brother, a crack addict who also challenges the family. The all-star cast drums up an explosive social melodrama.
National Media Museum, 6.30pm, £5.75, £3.90 concs
www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Leeds: St Kitts and Nevis Association Leeds
Leeds
24 Oct
St Kitts and Nevis Association and Young People’s 10 – 2 Club and Chapeltown Independent After School Club:An Appreciation of Black Literature
Celebration of black authors including speakers and sharing by community members.
Mandela Centre, 5pm, free, tel: 0113 307 0303.
Liverpool
24 Oct - 25 Oct
African beats
Feel the beat with an afternoon of African drumming and tribal dance.
International Slavery Museum, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Liverpool
25 Oct
African batik
Drop-in for a fun-filled afternoon of craft activities and learn about the art of African Batik.
International Slavery Museum, 1-4pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Leeds
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Jonzi D presents: Markus the Sadist – A Rap Opera
Rap opera about a talented young MC’s meteoric rise from local battle champion to rap superstardom. Lured by money and fame, Markus signs his soul away to ‘The Company’. What happens when, at his peak, Markus decides to completely switch his style…?
Written and directed by Jonzi D. Includes new music from MOBO-award winning musician Soweto Kinch. Features Bashy (Most Inspiring Act - Urban Music Awards 2008) as Markus. Contains strong language.
West Yorkshire, 7.45pm, £16, £13 concs, tel: 0113 213 7700,
www.wyp.org.uk
Leeds
27 Oct
West Indian Family Counselling Service and Roscoe Luncheon Club
Learn about black history and cultural heritage with participants of all ages, through discussion, poetry and art.
Roscoe Methodist Church Hall,11am, free, tel: 0113 262 5131.
Leeds
27 Oct
Getaway Girls: Gun and Knife Crime in the Black Community
Explores why young black people are at risk of gun and knife crime through discussion of cultural heritage and the fight for equality.
Space@Hillcrest, 6pm, free, booking required tel: 0113 240 5894.
Liverpool
27 Oct
African arts and crafts
Try your hand at African art and make your own mask to take home.
International Slavery Museum 1pm – 4pm, free, tel: 0151 478 4499
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Leeds
28 Oct
Rising Notes Project and Arrows of Promise:Faith Revealed
Through music, dance and poetry, explore faith in the lives of slaves and the free and discover the impact that it has on our lives today.
Leeds West Indian Centre, 5.30pm, free, tel: 07834 624 153.
Leeds
28 Oct
Leeds Bicentenary Transformation Project:Voluntary Sector Black History Training
Half day training for voluntary sector educators in Leeds, who wish to teach a new African / British history to children and young people.
Space@Hillcrest, 10am, free, booking required, tel: 0113 262 2270.
Leeds
28 Oct
African Fabric Workshop – Family Learning Activity
Family Learning activity - children aged 7up, with parents.
Leeds Museum Discovery Centre, 2.30pm to 4.30pm, please book with mowrenna.rowlands@leeds.gov.uk
Leeds
30 Oct
Art Workshop with Leeds Rasta artist Marcia Brown
Family Learning activity - children aged 7+ with parents
Drop in, first come first served, maximum of 20 per session
Leeds City Museum, 11am-12.30pm and 2.30pm – 3pm, free.
Leeds
31 Oct
Barbados Association (Leeds): Bajan Heritage
Discover Bajan cultures, history and humour including presentations, traditional music, comedy sketches and plays.
Barbados House, 3pm, free, tel: 0113 260 4762.
Leeds
6 Nov
Yorkshire Dance, with the Association for Dance from the African Diaspora (ADAD) presents:A Focus on Dance
Supported by Leeds City Council's Arts and Regeneration Unit
Leeds has produced a generation of pioneering and internationally renowned black dance artists and companies. But where are we now? How can we nurture, present and appreciate the artists of today? What is motivating artists to create? How are notions of identity, ethnicity and diversity addressed?
Presence and Purpose: a seminar - debate
Leading artists present their work and prominent dance and arts leaders discuss developments in dance then lead an open debate.
Yorkshire Dance, 4pm – 6.30pm, £4 inc refreshment / Free to those with a performance ticket tel:0113 2438765.
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