​2021 Programme
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For Individuals
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There are the following Upcoming Black History Courses that you can register to attend:

January

Black British History Uncovered
​
​ 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​

April

Influential West African Kingdoms & Empires

​ Tuesdays 13th Apr - 4th May
​6 - 8 pm

July

Black Music History
​(for young historians)

Tuesdays 6th - 27th Jul

October

Black History is World
​History

Tuesdays 5th - 26th Oct

February

​Ancient Empires & Kingdoms in the Sun
​(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, Ancient Ghana, and Mali - and find out what made them great.

​
Tuesdays 16th Feb - 9th Mar
6 - 8 pm​

May

Black British History
​(for young historians)

​​Tuesdays 11th May - 1st Jun
6 - 8 pm​

August

Black History Summer
​School

​Mon 9th - Fri 13th Aug

November

Enslavement & Resistance
​(for young historians)

​Tuesdays 9th - 30th Nov

March

Powerful Black Women
Warriors ​in 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, Nanny of the Maroons in Jamaica, and Harriet Tubman in America. 

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Tuesdays 16th Mar - 6th Apr
​6 - 8 pm

June

The Windrush
​Generation & Their Legacy

​Tuesdays 8th - 29th Jun
6 - 8 pm

September

A History of the British
​Caribbean

​Tuesdays 7th - 28th Sep

December

Black History Quiz
​Knockout

​Tuesday 7th, 14th & 21st Dec
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:

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Previous Courses/Talks