The South
Hertfordshire
7 Oct
Black Teachers Speak Out
At last year�s Black History Month, Black Teachers from Hertfordshire took the opportunity to share their views of their teaching experience in Britain. The group of teachers has continued to meet and may soon be the subject of a programme for Teachers TV. Don�t miss the opportunity to hear some of them this year!
Tawanda Madhlangobe is a black Zimbabwean teacher who was highly commended in the Teacher of the Year Awards 2008 and is a doctoral student at the University of Hertfordshire.
Lois Vassall is black Caribbean origin teacher who grew up in Wales, and a University of Hertfordshire doctorial student researching links between family support and the educational success of black students.
University of Hertfordshire, De Havilland campus, time and price undecided, tel: 01707 28 5618.
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Brighton
9 Oct
Picturing the Chinese
Artist Grace Lau discusses her photographic work inspired by 19th century travellers� representations of the Chinese.
The Old Courtroom, 1pm, �5/�3.50 Concessions, tel: 01273 292797.
Bristol
17 Oct
Afrika Eye Fundraiser
A range of entertainment will be put on, including an African choir, singers, break dancers, a fashion show and auction, and some art on sale, so it should be a good evening.
St Paul�s Church, Tickets can be bought on tel: 07876 590530.
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Gloucester
18 Oct
Black History Explosion Concert
Black History Month Concert. Enjoy a fun night of a musical adventure. There will be top acts, top musicians and a top audience including you, so get involved for a night to remember.
All Nations Community Centre, Chase Lane, doors open 630pm, �10/�5 Concessions, tel: 01452 414 254.
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Brighton
19 Oct
Celebrate Diwali
Wear a sari, have your hands hennaed, make a rangoli pattern or listen to the story of Rama and Sita. These and many more activities will be taking place today to celebrate Diwali. In conjunction with the Hindu Women�s Group.
The Old Courtroom, 2pm - 430pm, free, tel: 01273 292797.
Maidstone
20 Oct - 2 Nov
'African Tales Exhibition'
A mini exhibition showcasing African objects selected from our collections, that have never been on display before, they each �tell a story� about the African culture from which they originate. The display will also feature artwork and stories created by local schools.
Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery, Mon to Sat 10am � 5.15pm, Sundays 11am � 4pm, free, tel: 01622 602 838.
Brighton
21 Oct
Diwali
Each early years session includes art activities, a museum expedition, a story and handling some museum objects. These sessions are for 2�5 years olds only. We are sorry but we cannot accommodate younger children unless they are young babies.
Brighton Museum, 1030am � 12pm, �4.50 if booked in advance, tel: 01273 292797.
Hertfordshire
21 Oct
An Evening With Dr Tony Sewell
�Nurturing Success among Black African and African-Caribbean Boys in the British Education System.� Dr Tony Sewell, well known for advocating a radical rethink of how Black African and African-Caribbean boys are educated in British schools to enable them reach their potential, will talk about how, through his project, �Generating Genius�, he is putting into practice some of his ideas. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity for discussion.
University of Hertfordshire, De Havilland campus, time and price undecided, Tel: 01707 273567.
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Hertfordshire
23 Oct
Audacity of Hope: What "President Barack Obama" Means to the United States and to the rest of the World
On 20th January 2009 Barack Obama may be sworn in as the first African-American President of the United States. What would an Obama Presidency mean for America and for the rest of world?
Join us for a multimedia exploration of this issue in conjunction with October is Black History Month as Dr Stuart Weinstein, Associate Head, School of Law, searches Senator Obama's life, writings and speeches to find an answer.
Room A90 School of Law (St Albans campus), 530pm for 6pm, price unknown, tel: 01707 286203.
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Maidstone
25 Oct
'Drawing on Africa'
This year we will be celebrating two national events by combining the Big Draw with Black History Month. Why not join the museum as we endeavour to reveal our previously unexplored African collections and bring them to life. This event has activities for both Adults and children. Adults will enjoy observational drawing and creative responses to our African collection, and children will be invited to take part in our interactive mural.
Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery, Mon to Sat 10am � 5.15pm, Sundays 11am � 4pm, free, tel: 01622 602 838.
Maidstone
27 Oct
'African tails'
Make an African animal mask and tail while you learn about conservation issues.
Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery, 1030am - 1230pm, 130pm-330pm, �2, tel: 01622 602 838.
Taunton
27 Oct
Somerset and the Slave Trade
As part of Black History Month, discover Somerset�s involvement and connection with European trading patterns. This will be a rare chance to experience an audiovisual dramatisation of Coleridge�s lecture on the slave trade in its original setting. See amazing, original plantation records, objects and other documents. This informal session asks you to evaluate documentary evidence and consider whether or not we still have slavery today. Limited disabled access, call for details.
Taunton Unitarian Chapel, Mary Street, 115pm - 215pm, free, tel: 01823 362847.
Maidstone
28 Oct
'African stories'
Storytelling and craft activity. Recommended for under 5�s.
Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery, 1030am � 1130am, �2 for one adult and two children, tel: 01622 602 838.
Brighton
29 Oct
Big Diwali Draw
Be inspired by the festival of Diwali to be creative and make some lovely rangoli patterns.
Brighton Museum, 1030am - 12pm and 1PM - 4pm, free, tel: 01273 292797.
Maidstone
29 Oct
'African instruments' and 'African Music from u�Zambezi'
Make an African percussion instrument using natural resources. Learn about the important role of music in African cultures.
Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery, 1030am � 1230pm, 130pm � 330pm, �2, tel: 01622 602 838.
Hertfordshire
30 Oct
Breaking the Silence � The Unheard Voices of Black Londoners
Sixty years after the arrival of Empire Windrush, now an icon for the mass immigration of Caribbean people, the success stories of those who became Black Londoners are still often unheard.
This session presents voices and stories from Caribbean origin communities in Britain, collected by a leading researcher of oral histories. Members of the local African Caribbean groups have been invited to come and share their own stories, and DVD material of the Caribbean experience in Britain can be accessed.
University of Hertfordshire, De Havilland campus, 12pm - 2pm, price unknown, tel: 01707 285689.
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Bristol
31 Oct - 8 Nov
Afrika Eye 2008
A festival of films, workshops, discussions and live performance will splash African sunshine and music into a grey autumn. Ten films uncover a continent, from Senegal to Madagascar, Algeria to South Africa and the deep heartlands of Congo and Guinea. Boogie to the fantastic Vieux from Senegal, who performs live for our opening party and the premiere of Youssou N�dour�s great documentary Return to Goree, and shake yer bootie to the South African choir before the Sundance-nominated Son Of Man from South Africa. With a showcase of local film makers in the Eyefull evening and some special film guests - we bring you life!
Watershed, Harbourside, check website for details.
www.afrikaeye.btik.com
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