London
Southwark
1 Oct - 31 Oct
Keep Smiling Through: Black Londoners on the Home Front 1939 - 1945
An exhibition exploring the contributions made by black Londoners during the Second World War. From air raid precautions wardens to entertainers, black Londoners carried out a variety of tasks on the home front during the Second World War. This explores the positive and negative experiences of black Londoners through rare photographs, music and film clips. The exhibition reveals the story of Doctor Harold Moody, a founding member of the League of Coloured Peoples. It uncovers the role of musicians like Adelaide Hall and Ken �Snakehips� Johnson played in keeping up London�s morale.
Cuming Museum, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am � 5pm, free, tel: 020 7525 2332.
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1 Oct - 31 Oct
Windrush Exhibition Books and Resources Display
A visual display of pictures, books, artefacts and costumes to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Empire Windrush.
Southwark Education Library Service, 930am � 5pm, free.
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4 Oct
Black History Month Launch
Come and join in the celebrations as LB Southwark proudly launches Black History Month 2008, which this year will be held at the Damilola Taylor Centre.
The programme will begin with the opportunity for guests to mill around stalls of local artists, educational organisations and community groups. There will then be a showcase of local talent featuring some of the boroughs finest youth projects including drummers from the Tribute Trust, Children of Zion and Exodus Dance Companies, the highly respected Recycled Teenagers from Carl Campbell Dance Company 7, poet and singer Khadijatou Doyneh and one the UKs leading historians Steve Martin. The day will end with the opportunity to network and enjoy mouth watering, homemade Caribbean cuisine straight from the kitchen, courtesy of C & C Caterers!
Damilola Taylor Centre, 2pm - 530pm, free, tel: 020 7525 3569.
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7 Oct
Baby &Toddlers; � Past, Present & Future
Session One: A journey to the past � enjoy a classic compendium of African and Caribbean folk tales and songs
Session Two: Present day tales - adaptations of traditional European tales.
Session Three: Looking to the future � a storymaking session with children and their parents thinking about what the future will be like. Everyone�s ideas will make one giant brand new story!
Brandon Library, 1030am � 12pm, free, tel: 020 7735 8261.
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10 Oct
Black History Month in Conjunction with World Mental Health Day
This event will include an exhibition, of arts and crafts designed by members of the organisation and an information stall to illustrate the work of the Maroons. There will be entertainment including traditional dancers. The event will highlight the progress that has been accomplished by members as well as celebrating Black History Month.
Cambridge House Hall, 10am � 4pm, free, tel: 020 7708 1524.
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29 Oct
Diaspora youth art
Diaspora youth art is an art exhibition featuring the work of trained youths to develop their artistic skills from a Black/African perspective. The arts on display will feature replica images of famous African arts, landscape, portraits and other images.
Walworth Methodist Church, 11am to 5.30pm, �5 Adults; under 16 �2.50; children and babies, free, tel: 020 7252 6655 / 07947 119 348 / 07956 964 179
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