2021 PROGRAMME
For Individuals
These are the Upcoming Black History Courses that individuals and members of the public can attend.
These are the Upcoming Black History Courses that individuals and members of the public can attend.
January
Uncovering Black British History
Over the years, because of Black History Month, many of us have come to know about Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and the civil rights movement in the USA. However, few people are aware of the contributions of Black people to British society. This is an introductory course that reaches as far back as Roman and Medieval Britain, but also covers the Victorian era, the two world wars, and the Windrush Generation.
Tuesdays 19th Jan - 9th Feb
6 - 8 pm
£35
February
Black History for Children
This is a four-week course for children aged 11-16 years old. The course will include the following: Understanding Black History, Ancient Egypt, Black Inventors, and Black British history.
Dates: Thursdays 25th February - 18th March
Time: 6 - 7 pm
Cost: £20 per child
March
Revealing West Africa's Glorious Past
Whatever we may have been told about early Africa, West African empires and kingdoms have been in existence for more than 3000 years!
Who were the first West Africans? Where did they come from? What did they create and achieve? We shall be researching, revealing, and discussing some of West Africa's most influential people, kingdoms, and empires.
Tuesdays 9th March - 27th April
6 - 8 pm
£56
April
Revealing West Africa's Glorious Past (continued)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6th, 13th, 20th & 29th April
£8 per session per week
Tuesdays: 6-8 pm
Thursdays: 7.30-9.30 pm
Black History for Children
Ages 11 - 16 years
Thursdays 22nd - 29th April & 6th - 13th May
6.00 - 7.00 pm
£20.00
May
Black History for Children
(Continued from April)
Ages 11 - 16 years
Thursdays 6th & 13th May
6-7 pm
Jamaican Family History Workshop
Come along and find out more about how you can trace your Jamaican family history, including practical search opportunities in the second week.
Tuesdays 4th & 11th May
6-9 pm
£10.00
An Introduction to West African Spirituality
Thursdays 13th - 27th May
7.30 - 9.30 pm
£20.00
June
Exploring Black British Music History
(for Young Historians)
Thursdays 3rd - 24th June
7.30 - 9.30 pm
£20 (Free to learners aged 14 - 18 years)
The Windrush Generation: Their Arrival, Survival,
Achievements, Unwanted Scandal, & Legacy
Tuesdays 8th - 29th June
7 - 9 pm
£25
July
Black History July Debates
Did Africans Really Sell Their Own People Into Slavery?
Tuesday 6th July
7.30 - 9.30 pm
£5.00
Could the Popularity of Colourism Damage Black Unity?
Tuesday 13th July
7.30 - 9.30 pm
£5.00
What has Black Lives Matter achieved so far?
Tuesday 20th July
7.30 - 9.30 pm
£5.00
Does racism exist in today’s British society?
Tuesday 27th July
7.30 - 9.30 pm
£5.00
August
Black History Summer School
(For young people aged 11 and above)
Mon 2nd - Fri 6th August
& Mon 9th - 13th August
1.00 - 5.00 pm
£tbc
September
Prehistoric African History
Did Black African societies exist more than 3000 years ago?
If so, where can we find the evidence?
In this course we will be looking at African ancient history before and during ancient Egypt civilisation. We will discuss the Green Sahara, ancient rock paintings, Dhar Tichitt, Ta-Seti, and much more.
Tuesday 7th - 28th September
7.30 - 9.30 pm
£35
Jamaican Family History Workshop
Come along and find out more about how you can trace your Jamaican family history, including practical search opportunities in the second week.
Thursdays 16th & 23rd September
6-9 pm
£10.00
October
24 African Queens and Women Warriors
Who Changed History
Women in history have been largely invisible regarding human achievements. Black women have been even more hidden. And yet, powerful Black women have been known throughout the history of the world. On this course you will learn about 25 Black women that include: Pharaoh Hatshepsut, Queen Queen Nzingha, and Queen Amanirenas in Africa; Nanny of the Maroons and Carlotta in the Caribbean; and Harriet Tubman and Fannie Lou Hamer in America.
Tuesdays 5th - 26th October
7.30 - 9.30 pm
£35
November
Ancient African Empires & Kingdoms
(for Young Historians)
During early European explorations it was said that Africa had no history before their arrival. In this course we will destroy this and other myths about Africa's past. We will look back at Africa's glorious past - Ancient Egypt and the pharaohs, the Kushites, Axum, and Ancient Ghana - to find out about the glorious achievements.
Thursdays 4th - 25th November
7.30 - 9.30 pm
£20 (Free to learners aged 14 - 18 years)
Black History for Children
Ages 11 - 16 years
Thursdays 4th -25th
6-7 pm
£20 (for four weeks)
Jamaican Family History Workshop
Come along and find out more about how you can trace your Jamaican family history, including practical search opportunities in the second week.
Tuesdays 23rd & 30th November
6-9 pm
£10.00
December
Black History Knockout Quiz
Tuesdays 7th - 21st Dec
6 - 8 pm
£5 entrance fee
For further information or to book your place please click here (and make sure to state which course, or courses, you would like to attend).
For Organisations
These are some of the courses and one-off talks/lectures, covering a wide range of Black history topics, that are available:
For further information please click here.
Previous Courses/Talks
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