London

Central

1 Oct - 31 Oct
Central London
BHM is celebrated throughout London every October, below you will find general london listings.
Saturday 2nd October 2010

Separation Reunion Forum Eclectic Musical Evening
A collection of musicians playing in celebration of Black History Month as part of a fundraising event for the Separation Reunion Forum charity. Artists include operatic singer Ronald Samm, gospel, R&B; singers, steel band, jazz and classical artistes. A truly enjoyable evening for live music lovers!

St John�s Church, Waterloo Road, London SE1 8TY
Doors open 7pm, concert starts 7.30pm
�15 Adults; �5 Children under 16 years old
Leo 07747 752930 or Michelle 07782 140057

Saturday 16 October

Mother Country - Britain�s Black Community on the Home Front 1939-45
Free illustrated talk given by Stephen Bourne
Stephen Bourne�s new book Mother Country - Britain�s Black Community on the Home Front 1939-45 (The History Press) unearths a �hidden history� of Britain and the Second World War. Stephen�s illustrated talk highlights the contribution to the British war effort made by some of the black Britons he has featured in the book. These include the community leader Dr Harold Moody, Esther Bruce (Stephen�s adopted aunt), and black senior citizens who have been interviewed about the home front in Africa and the Caribbean.
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM Conference Room
2pm - 3.30pm

Friday 22 October 2010
Celebration Of Life Concert
The Metropolitan Black Police Association presents an irresistible night of reggae grooves and upbeat vibes. The Celebration of Life Concert returns with reggae legends Aswad, featuring The Aswad Horns. After two decades on the music scene and fifteen albums under their belts, 'The Lions of Ladbroke Grove' remain one of the country's best loved reggae bands, mixing musical genres, from dub and reggae, to lover�s rock and urban roots.
Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre
7.30pm
Tickets: �20, �15, �10 + Booking fee
Book: 0844 847 9910 / www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Tuesday 26 October 2010

UCL Lunch Hour Lecture: What does London owe to slavery?
For Liverpool and Bristol much work has been done in tracing the role of the slave-trade and slavery in shaping the cities' histories, but the scale and complexity of London's growth in the 18th and 19th centuries has obscured the contribution of slavery to the formation of the modern capital. This lecture explores the evidence for the centrality of slavery in understanding how London became what we know it as today. This lecture marks Black History Month. Lecturer: Dr Nick Draper (UCL History)
Darwin Lecture Theatre, UCL, Gower Street (accessed via Malet Place), London WC1E 6BT
13:15 � 13:55
www.ucl.ac.uk/lhl

Saturday 30 October

BEFFTA Awards � Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts
BEFFTA Awards is a distinctly special awards ceremony honoring the best showbiz and entertainment personalities in the black and ethnic communities in the UK and globally. BEFFTA Awards is the first of its kind rewarding under one roof outstanding achievements and contributions from Africans, Caribbeans and Asians in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts. This international prestigious ceremony celebrates an all round accomplishments of a hard working community within entertainment and showbiz especially the unknown talent that need exposure. The ceremony also aims to inspire them to achieve at the highest levels.
The Great Hall, Central Hall, Westminster, Storey's Gate, London, SW1H 9
6PM
Standard Ticket Price: �20.00 (can be purchased online or at the door subject to availability) Group Discount price (for five or more) Standard tickets: �15 per ticket
Limited VIP Tickets only on request (3 course meal, drinks, VIP After-show Party, Goodie Bag)

In Darkness all colours agree
�EVERYTHING we do in life, the clothes we wear, food we eat, architecture, medicine and of course - the music we hear everyday have been brought about, influenced, changed and channeled by the development and history of black people within our society.� Noir will be an acknowledgement and celebration of diversity and the richness it brings to our society. It will announce and note the massive difference this has made to our lives through fashion & design - PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE.
Now is the time to Tell these stories�
Embankment East, Somerset House, Strand WC2R 1LA
1pm-10pm
By invitation, �6 advanced booking only

Sunday 31 October

Oxjam & Good Deeds Fundraiser
Black History Month Special!
Presents a Cultural Musikaal Explosion and Appreciation showcase hosted by Wanjok featuring top reggae, soul, r&b; & world music acts. Presentations by Black Star Foundation, New Minds School, ADHA & GAC NGO�s (Ghana). Special appearances by Hayeerayah and The Human Bridge Band, Lenea, Karim Ali and more. Fashion show courtesy of Neters Design & others. African Edenic Exhbition, cultural merchandise, special guests, comedy and much more. This is a family friendly event and is aimed at all you positive people interested in making change whilst having a good time.
Tabernacle, Powis Square, Kensington & Chelsea W11
5-10pm
Tickets Adults �10 in advance �12 on the door
Young People �8:00 in advance �10 on the door
Under 2�s Free