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Hello!
The autumn is here, and daylight hours might be getting shorter, but do not fear! Black History Month is only a few weeks away and this year we have a jam-packed programme of music, poetry, literature, film and theatre to keep you busy! We also have news on our new publication Black Women in Dance!
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BHM Launch with Soweto Kinch!
For the launch of BHM 2016 we have a real treat. Ahead of the release of his new album Nonagram in November, acclaimed Saxophonist and MC Soweto Kinch will take to the stage with the first live performance of music from the new album. We hope you will be able to join us on Thursday 29 September, 8pm, at 2Funky Music Café. There are still a few early bird tickets left, so don't miss out and get your ticket now!
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Lost Legends Update
'Funmi has been working on Lost Legends, delving into the archives of Leicester Records Office, Leicester Mercury and the British Library, talking to community activists, and preparing for the first call out event on Saturday 1 October (12noon-3pm) at Newarke Houses Museum and Gardens. If you're interested in the project and would like to get involved or find out more, then this event is for you. More information about Lost Legends can also be found on our website or email 'Funmi.
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Black Women in Dance: Stepping Out of the Barriers publication coming soon!
The team has been busy bringing together the papers presented at the conference earlier this year into an exciting new publication which will be published at the end of October. Black Women in Dance will celebrate and explore the impact that Black women have made on the international dance ecology. We hope you will be able to join us for the launch!
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BlackChat
Each Saturday throughout October we will be hosting a new forum to exchange and progress ideas affecting the Black community, with this series focusing broadly on the topic 'The Body Beautiful'.
Find out more.
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BHMFilmFest
Inspired by theme of social and civil rights, BHMFilmFest returns to Phoenix with a series of documentaries exploring key challenges to social and civil rights, and those who have sought to change things for the better. Book Now
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Poets on the Verandah
To close this year's Black History Month programme we hope you will be able to join two acclaimed poets; Jean 'Binta' Breeze and Michael Brome and be transported to the Caribbean.
Find out more.
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