​2022 Black History Education Programme

Courses

Please find below a range of upcoming Black History open programmes that members of the public can attend. Contact me as soon as you can to be added to my mailing list.

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Information for organisations interested in commissions, courses, one-off sessions/talks, workshops, or classes can be viewed here.
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March

​Jamaica's

​Forgotten History
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Nanny of the Maroons
led the Jamaican Maroons
to freedom during the
First Maroon War, 1731-1740.


In this six-week course we will explore the lives of extraordinary people and life-changing events in the history of this once wealthy, and one time wicked, island in the Caribbean.

Course Outline
1. A Traditional View of Jamaica's History
2. What Became of the Original Jamaicans?
3. European Invasion and the Inhumanity of the Slave Trade
4. Resistance & the Fight for Civil Rights
5. Emancipation, 'White Wealth', Poverty, & Death
6. The Joys and Woes of Independence

Dates:
Thursday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st March,
7th April.

Time:
7.00 - 9.00

Cost:
£69 per person

This course will be available on Zoom to anyone anywhere.
For further information or to book your place, please​ Click here.

June-July

​Windrush Generation Stories​

The Windrush Generation have been in the news for the wrong reasons. Many have been detained and some have been deported. Their plight has been entitled "The Windrush Scandal". How did it all come to this? What have they done to deserve such treatment? How will their descendants fair in such an environment?

In a series of sessions, over five weeks, we will be focusing on the Windrush Generation and each session will include lived experiences from participants, Windrush stories, historical facts, and the opportunity for discussions.

You can either attend each session and pay separately or you can pay £45 to attend all five sessions (£35 if you book before 15th June). For anyone aged 25 or under, students, and mature knowledge seekers, you can pay £5 per session or £20 for all five).

​This course will be available by Zoom to anyone anywhere.
For further information or to book your place, please​ Click here.


​Session 1:

​A. Who Were The Black Britons Before The Windrush Generation?
Before the Empire Windrush arrived in 1948, Black Britons were already arriving and settling in Britain. Who were they? Where did they come from?  How did they get here? Why were they here to do? How long have they been here? What did they do? 

​B. Why Did The Windrush ​Generation Come to Britain?
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​The Empire Windrush, on arriving in June 1948 with 492 Jamaicans on board, has become a symbol of post-war migration by people from the Caribbean colonies to the UK.

On Tuesday 22nd June its Windrush Day, where we remember and celebrate the pioneering spirit of those Caribbean people who travelled to work and live in the UK. They faced many challenges, achieved much, and changed the face of British society. In this course we will explore why they came and how their decisions impacted the Caribbean, families left behind, and family life in Britain.

Thursday 16th June
7.00 - 9.00 pm

Session 2:

​Life In Britain, 1948-1962

After the arrival of the Empire Windrush, those who had decided to work to rebuild the 'Motherland' were subjected to a challenging and hostile environment. Dreams were sometimes shattered and other times they were realised. It took much resilience, determination, and strength to remain. What were their experiences? What new challenges did they face? Who were against them and who were for them?​


Thursday 23rd June
7.00 - 9.00 pm
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Session 3:

The Black British Civil Rights Struggle

The American civil rights struggle had, since the days of Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr, increasingly been recognised all over the world. However, few people are aware of Black British civil rights and their struggles against the 'colour bar' and discrimination. What were the main Black British civil rights struggles? Who was involved? What did they achieve?
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Thursday 30th July
7.00 - 9.00 pm
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Session 4:

​Their Legacy & Achievements

​The Windrush Generation have left a huge legacy in music, dance, business, fashion, politics, language, and much more. Much of their achievements are unwritten and live in the memories of people they have worked or socialised with over the years. What are these legacies and achievements? How are these legacies and achievements being carried forward into the lives of their descendants? Are they being celebrated?
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Thursday 7th July
7.00 - 9.00 pm

Session 5:

Descendants of the Windrush Generation

The descendants of the Windrush Generation - their children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren - are today faced still faced with old struggles such as racism. However, there are some new struggles and challenges such as over-representation in the prison system, major issues in mental health, microaggressions in the workplace, and much more. What can they learn from the experiences of their ancestors, the Windrush Generation?
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Thursday 14th July
7.00 - 9.00 pm

Black History Month Events


​Lessons from the Past:
30 Black Voices in Focus
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  • Sankofa
  • Sankofa is a word originating from the Twi language of the Akan tribe in Ghana and translates as to “Go back and get it” ( san – to return; ko – to go; fa – to fetch, to seek and take). Sankofa is frequently linked to the proverb:
  • “ Se wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi.”
  • Translation: “it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind”.
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This is a four-week course that will bring to life the voices of African people and their descendants from the past. These voices are those of our ancestors - teachers from the onset of human records that have been gathered together by Linford Sweeney. These voices will include Akhenaton, Queen Amanirenas, Mansa Musa, Queen Nzingha, Marcus Garvey, and Angela Davis.  


Thursdays 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th October
7.00 - 9.00 pm
​£40.00 per person (£20 for anyone aged under 25, students, and the elders within our communities).

This course will only be available on Zoom.
For further information or to book your place, please Click here.

Manchester Black History Group

We recently established the Manchester Black History Group. We aim to educate, inform, and celebrate. Membership is FREE for 2022. (However, from January 2023 there will be a small charge). Membership will provide better access to Black history education, more information, Black history-related events, tours, courses, celebrations, and other similar activities.

Manchester Black History Group will be delivering Black history sessions during Black History Month 2022 at Coffee Nubia in Manchester. All financial contributions would be welcome. The sessions will begin on Tuesdays beginning on 4th October (7.30-9 pm).

4th October
How do we celebrate Caribbean heritage and culture in Britain?

11th October
How do we celebrate African heritage and culture in Britain?

18th October
How do we celebrate African heritage and culture in Britain?

25th October
An evening celebrating poetry, songs, and stories by local writers and artists.

To join Manchester Black History Group please email inspiredhistories@gmail.com 

Black History Talks

Black History Talks (for young people), hosted by Angeli Sweeney & Linford Sweeney, is already available on Instagram on Mondays 8-9pm  (for further information, go to Instagram@spkyourtruthyouth_mcr).

Examples of Previous Courses,
​Workshops, & Sessions
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