BIBA

Fri 26 Oct
Black Women In Business (BIBA) Awards
BIBA’s back in town. For the 12th successive and successful year, the European Federation of Black Women Business Owners, invites you to join us for the 2007 Black Women In Business Awards & Dinner. Themed “Slavery to Success “ in recognition of the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, the BIBA Dinner encourages us all to look to the future whilst recognising and appreciating what our ancestors endured in the past
Marriott Hotel, tel: 0207 978 9488, s[email protected],
www.efbwbo.net.

London Metropolitan Archives

Thu 13 Sep
Slave History Walk
Explore locations in and around the City of London linked to the slave trade and the Londoners who relied on it led by Maureen Roberts.
LMA, 2pm-4pm, free, tel: 020 7606 3030, [email protected], www.cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Wed 26 Sept
The Black Presence in London from the 1950s: Acceptance or Rejection Wed
The first in a series of ‘groundings’ or forum events inspired by the Eric and Jessica Huntley Archive, which contains rich sources for Black history in London form the 1950s to the present day. Talk by Peter Ashan.
LMA, 2pm-4pm, free, 020 7606 3030, [email protected],
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Fri 5 Oct
A Slave History: Clerkenwell to the City
Maureen Roberts will take you on a virtual tour from Clerkenwell to the City. The talk focuses on the many campaigners who helped bring about the 1807 Abolition Act and includes references to Lady Huntington, Charles and John Wesley and Jonathan Strong.
Guildhall Art Gallery – Basinghall Suite, 12.30pm, free, tel: 020 7606 3030, [email protected], www.cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Sat 6 Oct
Poetry & Words of Protest
Readings, Talks, Music. Equiano to the present day. Featuring Toyin Agbetu, Cyril Husbands, Dr. Kimani Nehusi & Shirley Thompson.
Keats House, 1pm-4.30pm, £10, tel: 020 7606 3030, [email protected], www.cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Wed 10 Oct
The Road to Abolition: A Black History Month Event
An exploration of the anti-slavery campaigns and the tradition of protest and reform which both inspired the original campaigners and laid the foundations for future campaigns for social justice.
Keats House, 10am-12pm, free, 020 7606 3030, [email protected], www.cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Wed 16 Oct
Freedom Roads A Big Draw/BHM Event
Using real documents, images and stories as inspiration for group visual work this exciting and stimulating session explores issues around slavery and the abolition of the slave trade
Keats House, 10am–12pm, free, 020 7606 3030, [email protected], www.cityoflondon.gov.uk.

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School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

Thu 11 Oct – Sat 15 Dec
Objects of Instruction: Treasures of the School of Oriental and African Studies
Treasures of the School of Oriental and African Studies is an important project aimed at publicising the School’s remarkably rich but little known artistic and archival collections. For the first time this will make the artistic assets of SOAS accessible to a wider audience, including students, scholars, and members of the general public. The launch exhibition, which is due to open in October 2007, will bring together a broad range of interesting and beautiful objects from across Asia and Africa that are at present known only to a few specialists.
The Brunei Gallery, 10.30am-5pm, free, 020 7898 4915, [email protected], www.soas.ac.uk/gallery.

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Imperial War Museum (North)

Sun Only 7 – 28 Oct
Moving Pictures: Commonwealth Experience of War
A collection of short films looking at the experience and contribution to the two world wars by the 1st Squadron Indian Air Force, the South African Army and 81st/82nd West African Divisions.
Imperial War Museum North, 1.30pm, free, 0161 836 400, [email protected],
www.iwm.org.uk/north.

Mon 1 Oct–Wed 31Oct
Afrikan Heroes on the Road
Inspired by a visit to Imperial War Museum North, Zimbabwean curator Raphael Chikukwa went on a journey of discovery uncovering the forgotten stories of his family and other African veterans. Their portraits and personal stories create a moving personal view of African participation in the Second World War. This small exhibition, curated by Raphael, reminds us how war shapes lives and about the hidden histories which surround us.
Withington Library, Mon–Wed 10am–8pm, Thu 10am–1pm, Fri & Sat 10am–5pm, free, 0161 836 400, [email protected], www.iwm.org.uk/north.

Thu 11 Oct
Black in the Union Jack
Rupert Gaze draws on the diverse collections of the Imperial War Museum to discuss the contribution of soldiers, sailors and airmen from across the Commonwealth.
Withington Library, 6.30pm, free, tel: 0161 836 400, [email protected], www.iwm.org.uk/north.

Thu 1 Nov - Fri 14 Dec
Afrikan Heroes on the Road
Inspired by a visit to Imperial War Museum North, Zimbabwean curator Raphael Chikukwa went on a journey of discovery uncovering the forgotten stories of his family and other African veterans. Their portraits and personal stories create a moving personal view of African participation in the Second World War. This small exhibition, curated by Raphael, reminds us how war shapes lives and about the hidden histories which surround us.
Central Library – Manchester, 9am-8pm, free, tel: 0161 836 400, [email protected], www.iwm.org.uk/north

Thu 1 Nov
Veterans’ Stories
Film screening of veterans’ stories linked to Afrikan Heroes.
Central Library – Manchester, 6pm, free, tel: 0161 836 400, [email protected], www.iwm.org.uk/north

Sun 4 Nov
Life and Freedom: Experiences of War and Independence
This intimate and powerful photographic display marks the 60th anniversary of one of the major events of the 20th century- the Independence of India and foundation of Pakistan.
Life and Freedom provides a fascinating glimpse into the enormous contributions made by Indian people during the Second World War. Local people recall their experiences and reflect on how the war affected their lives and influenced the momentous events of Independence and Partition in 1947.
Imperial War Museum North, 10am – 6pm, free, tel: 0161 836 400, [email protected], www.iwm.org.uk/north

Thu 15 Nov
Behind the exhibition
“In the past we had other people writing our history and today we are writing our own”, Raphael Chikukwa, Zimbabwean curator of Afrikan Heroes exhibition. Join Raphael as he recalls collecting veterans’ personal stories on his journey through Africa.
Central Library – Manchester, 6pm, free, tel: 0161 836 400, [email protected], www.iwm.org.uk/north

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