2022 Black History Education Programme
Courses, Sessions, and Debates
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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Information for organisations interested in commissions, courses, one-off sessions/talks, workshops, or classes can be viewed here.
March
Jamaica's
Forgotten History
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.
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 six 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 £50 to attend all six sessions. (For anyone aged 25 or under, students, and mature knowledge seekers, you can pay £5 per session or £25 for all six).
This course will be available on Zoom to anyone anywhere.
For further information or to book your place, please Click here.
Session 1:
Who Were The Black Britons Before The Windrush Generation?
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?
Thursday 9th June
7.00 - 9.00 pm
£10.00 per person (£5 for anyone aged 25 or under, students, and mature knowledge seekers)
Thursday 9th June
7.00 - 9.00 pm
£10.00 per person (£5 for anyone aged 25 or under, students, and mature knowledge seekers)
Session 2:
Why Did The Windrush Generation Come to Britain?
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.
Why Did The Windrush Generation Come to Britain?
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 short 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
£10.00 per person (£5 for anyone aged 25 or under, students, and mature knowledge seekers).
Session 3:
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
£10.00 per person (£5 for anyone aged 25 or under, students, and mature knowledge seekers)
Session 4:
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?
Thursday 30th June
7.00 - 9.00 pm
£10.00 per person (£5 for anyone aged 25 or under, students, and mature knowledge seekers)
7.00 - 9.00 pm
£10.00 per person (£5 for anyone aged 25 or under, students, and mature knowledge seekers)
Session 5:
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?
Thursday 7th July
7.00 - 9.00 pm
£10.00 per person (£5 for anyone aged 25 or under, students, and mature knowledge seekers)
7.00 - 9.00 pm
£10.00 per person (£5 for anyone aged 25 or under, students, and mature knowledge seekers)
Session 6:
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?
Thursday 14th July
7.00 - 9.00 pm
£10.00 per person (£5 for anyone aged 25 or under, students, and mature knowledge seekers)
7.00 - 9.00 pm
£10.00 per person (£5 for anyone aged 25 or under, students, and mature knowledge seekers)
August
Black History Debates
To be held over four weeks throughout August. These will be a series of lively debates aimed at dispelling some of the myths and uncovering real truth about certain beliefs existing today. Many times there is a mix of myths and truths in each debate. Come along and see what you can find out.
Each debate, as in all good debates, will include people on both sides of the arguments. We intend to debate passionately and in the end leave more enlightened and knowledgeable.
All Zoom events
Celebrating Jamaica's 60th Year of Independence
From How Far Have We Come And How Much Further Is There To Go?
Thursday 4th August
7 - 9 pm
FREE
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Debate 1
Did Africans Really Sell Their 'Own People' Into Slavery?
Thursday 11th August
7 - 9 pm
£8 per person (£5 for anyone aged under 25, students, and the more mature knowledge seekers)
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Debate 2
Could the Popularity of Colourism Damage Black Unity?
Thursday 18th August
7 - 9 pm
£8 per person (£5 for anyone aged under 25, students, and the more mature knowledge seekers)
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Debate 3
Does racism still exist in today’s British society?
Thursday 25th August
7 - 9 pm
£8 per person (£5 for anyone aged under 25, students, and the more mature knowledge seekers)
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The debates will be available on Zoom to anyone anywhere.
For further information or to book your place, please Click here.
September - December
An Introduction to Prehistoric & Ancient African
History
Some of the earliest form of African art are more than 6,000 years old and have been found in South Africa and Namibia. These rock art forms depicted animal and human activities.
In this one-off presentation, we will explore prehistoric African societies that existed some 3,000 - 6,000 years ago, and several mysterious, and not so well known, African societies that existed before Ancient Greece.
Date: Thursday 9th September
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Cost: FREE
This course will be available on Zoom to anyone anywhere.
For further information or to book your place, please Click here.
Exploring Creation Stories in African Spirituality
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Thursday 23rd September
7.00 - 9.00 pm
£10 per person (£5 for anyone aged under 25, students, and the more mature knowledge seekers)
This course will be available on Zoom to anyone anywhere.
For further information or to book your place, please Click here.
7.00 - 9.00 pm
£10 per person (£5 for anyone aged under 25, students, and the more mature knowledge seekers)
This course will be available on Zoom to anyone anywhere.
For further information or to book your place, please Click here.
African Economics & Business:
Achievements Throughout History
Africans have been traders and business leaders throughout history. Where did it all begin? Which societies were involved and what did they do? Who were some of the most prominent leaders? Where did it all go wrong? What can we learn from their achievements?
This 4-week course will inspire Africans and their descendants everywhere to aspire to know their history, recognise their talents and abilities, apply themselves, and achieve greater successes in their business ventures.
Thursday 6th - 27th October
7.00 - 9.00 pm
£49.00 per person (£29 for anyone aged under 25, students, and the more mature knowledge seekers)
This course will be available on Zoom to anyone anywhere.
For further information or to book your place, please Click here.
500 Years of Struggle:
101 African Voices From History.
A four-week course that will bring to life the voices of African people and their descendants throughout the past five hundred years of European contact.
This course is based on dozens of Black voices from the past - gathered together by Linford Sweeney. A FREE e-book for all participants will accompany the course.
Thursday 10th November - 1st December
7.00 - 9.00 pm
£49.00 per person (£29 for anyone aged under 25, students, and the more mature knowledge seekers)
This course will be available on Zoom to anyone anywhere.
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 for membership). Membership will provide better access to Black history education and information about Black history related events, tours, courses, celebrations, and other similar activities across the UK.
Manchester Black History Group will also deliver (via Linford Sweeney and associates) FREE Black history sessions every first Tuesday in the month (at Coffee Nubia in Manchester). However, financial contributions are still welcome. The sessions (called Black History Talks) will begin Tuesday 7th June.
Black History Talks (for young people), presented by Angeli Sweeney, is already available on Instagram on Mondays 8-9pm (go to spkyourtruthyouth_mcr).
To join Manchester Black History Group please email inspiredhistories@gmail.com
Examples of Previous Courses,
Workshops, & Sessions
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