London
Highbury
10 Oct
Children Special
Readings, book signing and Writing for Children Workshop with by Verna Wilkins. Verna Wilkins is founder of Tamarind, a publishing company specializing in multicultural children�s books. She is also the author of 30 picture books and seven biographies for young people including Dave and the Tooth Fairy, awarded Book of the Year status, The Life of Stephen Lawrence and the biographies of Benjamin Zephaniah (Poet & Author) and Chinwe Roy (Artist who painted the Jubilee 2002 portrait of the Queen). The Biography of Benjamin Zephaniah won the Book of the Month with Junior Education. Joining Verna for book signing is the actor, Rudolph Walker (EastEnders� fame). The writing workshop, from 2-3PM will show participants how to come up with ideas for children�s stories; consider their structure and development and find out how the market for children�s books work.
The Emirates, Arsenal Stadium Conference Hall, 12pm - 3pm, free, tel: 020 7254 9632.
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10 Oct
The Student Hour
In celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Africa World Press, Word Power 2008 will host reading for students by top academics, published by the press. Today there will be reading by Dr Gaim Kibreab, author of Critical Reflection on the Eritrean and Muhammed Umar, author of Amina.
The Emirates, Arsenal Stadium Conference Hall, 4pm - 5pm, free, tel: 020 7254 9632.
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11 Oct
Women Poetry Hour
Performance poetry by women who contributed to the anthology "Temba Tupu". Hosted by the editor, Dr. Nagueyalti Warren.
The Emirates, Arsenal Stadium Conference Hall, 12pm - 1pm, free, tel: 020 7254 9632.
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11 Oct
The Manley Memoirs
As a young girl, starved of her mother�s love because she was darker than her siblings and forced to do housework while her sisters relaxed, Beverley was a modern-day Cinderella. Told incessantly that she was good for nothing, she defied her mother�s prophecy by becoming a household name in local radio, television and on stage. It was her path at the then Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation that lead her to Michael Manley and the Jamaica House. Join Beverley Manley as she reads from and sign copies of her explosive tell-all biography!
The Emirates, Arsenal Stadium Conference Hall, 1pm - 2pm, free, tel: 020 7254 9632.
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11 Oct
Brothers on A Vibe
Performance poetry by three top male Poets: M.K.Asante, Jr., Victor Richards and Kwame McPherson.
The Emirates, Arsenal Stadium Conference Hall, 3pm - 4pm, free, tel: 020 7254 9632.
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11 Oct
The Student Hour
Join, Edgar J. Ridley, author of Symbolism Revisited and The Golden Apple, as he discusses Black peoples� negative attitude towards creating wealth for children and ourselves. Also, Prof Chege Githoria discusses his work, Afro Mexican which reveals the conditions of arrival and establishment of Africans in Mexico within the context of Spanish colonialism and the race-based socio-economic hierarchy known as sistema de castas.
The Emirates, Arsenal Stadium Conference Hall, 4pm - 5pm, free, tel: 020 7254 9632.
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11 Oct
An Audience with Jacob Ross
Jacob Ross launches his first novel: Pynter Bender.
The Emirates, Arsenal Stadium Conference Hall, 6pm, free, tel: 020 7254 9632.
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11 Oct - 12 Oct
Images of Self: Unravelling Identity
This two day conference brings together some of the most influential minds of the Afrikan Diaspora, on the subject of cultural identity and consciousness, spiritual transformation and personal empowerment. Day 1 � Images of Self will focus on the impact, the disconnection from our cultural origins. Keynote lectures by Marimba Ani, Paul Ifayomi Grant and Wayne B Chandler will examine how to find a way back to a culturally appropriate image of self that a strong sense of cultural roots naturally imparts. Day 2 � Unravelling Identity will focus on the shaping of our aspirations and if not our imperatives. Keynote lectures by Verna Wilkins, Caroline Shola Arewa and Anthony T Browder will unravel our personal identity to weave together again cultural selves with empowered consciousness.
The Emirates, Arsenal Stadium Conference Hall, 10am - 5pm, One day: �45/�35 Concessions, Both days: �75/�60 Concessions, Induvidual lectures (where space) �12, tel: 020 7254 9632.
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12 Oct
Health Empowerment
Dr Suzar Epps, author of Drugs Masquerading as Foods will give a lecture on health and wellbeing.
The Emirates, Arsenal Stadium Conference Hall, 12pm - 2pm, �10, tel: 020 7254 9632.
12 Oct
An Audience with Ra Un Nefer Amen
The spiritual leader of the Ausar Auset society will be at Centerprise as part of his tour marking the 35th anniversary of Ausar Auset Society. He will also be launching his latest work, Metu Neter Volume 3.
The Emirates, Arsenal Stadium Conference Hall, 3pm - 5pm, �10, tel: 020 7254 9632.
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12 Oct
An evening of Jamaican Dub Poetry
The closing event of Word Power 2008 will feature a poetry performance by the Jamaica born internationally recognised, African conscious poet, activist and reggae artist, Mutabaruka. Revolutionary, firey and scathing, Mutabaruka�s words are as potent in performance as on paper or CD. This event will give you the opportunity to hear about Mutabaruka�s career and enjoy a special performance.
The Emirates, Arsenal Stadium Conference Hall, 6pm - 8pm, �10, tel: 020 7254 9632.
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