MACA in partnership with Medway Council , the Chatham Historic Dockyard and The University of Kent are continuing to celebrate and recognize the contributions of the Windrush generation.
Throughout November we will be holding a mini exhibition taking place in the Namur room at the Chatham Historic Dockyard, along with a series of free workshops and activities.
Category: Heroes
BLACK POPPY ROSE
TO MAKE THE BLACK POPPYROSE A SYMBOL OF REMEMBRANCE WORLD-WIDE
A Reggae Music Journey – Impact of Reggae and Dancehall on UK Culture
Exhibition and Panel Discussion
BLACK SUPERHEROES
An interactive presentation on the origin and impact on the BLACK SUPERHEROES
Discussion Panel – Saying it Proud, Saying it in Black
Part of the Bogle-L’Ouverture 50th Anniversary celebrations, and chaired by Beverley Mason, this discussion with guest speakers Eric Huntley and Leila Howe explores the radical power of Blackness, Black publishing and the role of bookshops in the Black community. Refreshments included. Part of the Black History Month celebrations – in partnership with the Huntley Archives.… Continue reading Discussion Panel – Saying it Proud, Saying it in Black
More than Words: 50 years of Bogle-L’Ouverture Publishing
2019 marks the 50th Anniversary of Bogle-L’Ouverture Publications – a radical London-based publishing company which operated at a time when books by Black authors or written with a sympathetic view of Black history and culture were rare in UK mainstream bookshops. Jessica and Eric Huntley, local Ealing residents since the 1950’s, named their bookshop… Continue reading More than Words: 50 years of Bogle-L’Ouverture Publishing
Bob Marley, Peter Tosh & Bunny Wailer – Tribute Blue Heritage Plaque
Tribute to Bob Marley, Peter Tosh & Bunny Wailer
Blue Heritage Plaque to be installed at the former Island Studio, Basing Street, Notting Hill London W11 1ET
PARALLEL LIVES
An evening of entertainment celebrating the history of two island peoples, taken from Africa to the Caribbean, then migrating to the UK in ‘Parallel Lives’
Legacy
A must see Concert on Sunday 26 November Reggage Fraternity UK invites you to fantastic show with some of the Crème de la crème of reggae artists…And their children! This event is called Legacy.
Diaspora Dialogue Exhibition
Sharon and Jacqueline are two inspirational artiste’s committed to their art. These two Black female artistes, have collaborated on many different occasions. This is their latest colloboration ‘ An Exhibition of Black Art’