London
Islington
27 Sep
Launch Event � Family Science Conference
This launch event celebrates the broad theme of science, with workshops, stalls, cookery
demonstrations, entertainment, celebrity speakers and even a �zoofari�.
New North Community School, 1pm - 6pm.
www.islington.gov.uk
1 Oct - 31 Oct
The Central Library Science Lecture Series and Gallery Exhibition
A poster exhibition of famous black scientists forms the backdrop to a four-part lecture series. Scientists, historians and social commentators host these evening sessions.
Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, library opening times, free.
www.islington.gov.uk
31 Oct
Black History Month Finale Event: Celebrating Local Achievements
The finale includes performances from Islington�s leading jazz youth band, local dancers and singers and testimonies and speeches from a range of people from the borough.
Venue to be confirmed, 2pm - 5pm.
www.islington.gov.uk
1 Oct - 31 Oct
Waterstone�s is running workshops featuring children�s authors and their books. The
events are for children and their parents.
Waterstones Islington Green, 10am-3pm, free, tel: 020 7 704 2280 Booking is essential
1 Oct
Celebrating Islington�s female literary talent.
Focusing on women writers who either work, live or were educated in the borough.
Speakers include Dreda Say Mitchell, Winsome Pinnock and Tina Shelton.
Islington Local History Centre, 6pm-8.30pm, free, tel: 020 7527 8293.
2 Oct
Activism and resistance
Colin Grant reading from �Negro with a hat�; Yvonne Archer reading from �Life according to Maas Roy�.
Waterstone�s Islington Green, 6.30pm � 9pm, free, tel: 020 7704 2280.
Islington: Movement Angol productions
8 Oct
A pioneering black arts movement: the Keskidee Centre and Britain�s black arts scene.
An evening of debate assessing the impact of Britain�s first centre for black arts on the country�s arts scene. Hosted by Alex Pascall.
Islington Local History Centre, 6pm-8.30pm, free, tel: 020 7527 8293
9 Oct
Mind, body, soul: black health and well-being
Jackee Holder reading from �Be your own best life coach� and �Soul purpose�; Ken Barnes reading from �The iFactor� and �The seven principles of RESPECTisms�.
Waterstone�s Islington Green, 6.30pm � 9pm, free,
tel: 020 7704 2280.
15 Oct
Samuel Ajayi Crowther�s legacy: the church and black clergy in Islington
An inter-denominational panel of prominent Islington clergy will discuss how Bishop Crowther�s appointment influenced the church, black clergy and their congregations. Panelists include Reverend Mark Shelton and Father Howard James.
Islington Local History Centre, 6pm-8.30pm, free, tel:020 7527 8293.
16 Oct
Hidden songs: women�s voices
Bonnie Greer reading from �Entropy�; Bernadine Evaristo reading from �Lara�; Tina Shelton reading from her portfolio.
Waterstone�s Islington Green, 6.30pm � 9pm, free,
tel: 020 7704 2280.
19 Oct
Film: Akeelah and the bee
In spite of the objections of her mother Wanda, Akeelah enters a spelling contest.
Islington Screen on the Green Cinema, 10am-12.45 pm, free,
tel: 020 7527 8293.
21 Oct
�Walter Tull: forgotten hero� and �Mary Seacole: real angel of the Crimea�
Walter Tull was a pioneering black British footballer and the first black officer in the British army. Mary Seacole was a nurse during the Crimean War in the 1850s.
Islington Screen on the Green Cinema, 10am-12.45 pm, free
22 Oct
�The first black Britons� and �Mutiny�
�Mutiny� is a documentary about West Indian participation in the First World War.
Islington Screen on the Green Cinema, 10am-12.45 pm, free.
22 Oct
A history of activism: Islington�s radical roots and traditions
The final episode in our season will trace Islington�s radical roots � exploring its place in national and international activism. Hosted by Lela Kogbera.
Islington Local History Centre, 6pm-8.30pm, free, tel: 020 7527 8293.
23 Oct
�Endgame�
In the dying days of the apartheid regime, the ANC and the National Party hold secret talks in a country house in England.
Islington Screen on the Green Cinema, 10am-12.45 pm, free
23 Oct
Secrets and lies: exploring isolation and separation
Jacob Ross reading from �Pynter Bender�; Yaba Badoe reading from �True Murder�.
Waterstone�s Islington Green, 6.30pm � 9pm, free, tel: 020 7704 2280
24 Oct
Heritage Tour
.Led by staff from the London Metropolitan Archives, the two-hour walk takes us through the City of London describing the lives of African and Asian people connected with the borough, including Robert Wedderburn, James Somersett, Jonathan Strong and Phillis Wheatley
Church of The Holy Redeemer, 2pm-4pm, free, tel: 020 7332 3851
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30 Oct
Islington BHM Grand finale
Music, speeches activities and The Science Museum is even bringing its giant bubble machine!
City of London Academy, 1pm, free, tel: 020 7527 8293
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