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In this issue:

• National Black Supplementary School Week

• Meet The Adebanjos

• Urgent Action For Cervical Cancer Awareness

• Walk For Crohn’s• National Black Business Month• CALO Festival

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CONTENTS

04 FUNNY WOMEN AT THE FRINGE FESTIVAL

05ANNIE YELLOWE PALMATHE SCOURGE OF RACISM

06 MEET THE ADEBANJOS

08 FRANKLYN EDWARDSLIFE AFTER REDUNDANCY

10 RAINFALL MAKING LIFE HARDER IN SOMALIA

11 ESTHER AUSTINTITBITS AND THOSE BITS

16 NATIONAL BLACK BUSINESS MONTH

NNN TeamEditor: Alison HewittContributors: Annie Yellowe Palma, Esther Austin and Franklyn EdwardsArtwork: Trevor Muckett

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EditorialRarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dear All,August has always been an extra special month for me. I plan my birthday activities meticulously and celebrate every day of August. August babies never got to take cake or sweeties to school and when you are older and want to plan a little something, there is always a wedding, BBQ or fun day to distract your friends! Boo hoo!!

The Caribbean and Africans also acknowledge a record number of Independence and celebratory days i.e.;

• August 1: J’Ouvert Morning: Antigua and Barbuda.Emancipation Day: The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis , Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago.Kadooment Day: Barbados.August Monday: Dominica.Emancipation Day/August Holiday: Grenada.Carnival Monday Grenada.August Monday: Anguilla.Festival Monday British Virgin Islands.• August 2: Last Lap Antigua and Barbuda.Carnival Tuesday: Grenada.Culturama: St. Kitts and Nevis.Festival Tuesday: British Virgin Islands.• August 3: Festival Wednesday British Virgin Islands.• August 4: August Thursday Anguilla.• August 6: Independence Day Jamaica.• August 8: Constitution Day Anguilla.• August 15: Assumption Day Haiti.• August 31: Independence Day Trinidad and Tobago.

Most of the corporate world have switched off their work computers by the end of July and look forward to sunny days. We hope we have selected items that will educate, inform as well as entertain you whilst you take your well-deserved break.

Have fun and relax as we work on the first anniversary issue for September!

Alison

The deadline for our anniversary edition of NNN is

1700 hours on Friday 26th August 2011



Starting from Sunday 21st August at the Centerprise Bookstore in Dalston, the National Association of Black Supplementary Schools will be presenting the second annual National Black Supplementary Schools Week. The theme this year is Past, Present and Future. Interviews with the Elders and pioneers of the Black Supplementary Schools movement have been encouraged up and down Britain to record the history of who, what, where and why educational organisations were set to target Black children in Britain. In these times of severe governmemt cuts, we will look into what the future holds and how Black supplementary schools supplement life skills and not just academia. The National Black Supplementary School Week is about taking the education of our children into our own hands, and giving a more prominent position to Black supplementary schools. As centres for our children’s, and sometimes parents, learning they must be highlighted, collectively valued and brought to the forefront.

During the course of the National Black Supplementary School Week 2011, running from 11am Sunday 21st to Saturday 27th August, NABSS has organised a series of workshops, seminars, debates and events that will specifically look at issues pertaining to education of Black children, and their parents and their relationships. The week’s events have been sponsored by the Centerprise Trust, The Mighty Men of Valour, Just Leverage, Keeping The Faith Magazine, NABRU, Black Youth Achievement Awards, Afruca, Brent Council, Black History Walks, Golden Destiny, Opportunities to Success, Nubian Jak, the 100 Black Men of London, Omega Radio and more. Full details of the workshops and main room events and additional workshops can be found on the NABSS website: www.nabss.org.uk. For further information please contact Mr Nia Imara on 07958 348 558 or email:[email protected]

While the rest of Edinburgh is performing music, theatre, dance and stand-up during the month of August, you could turn your hand to having a go at comedy. The longest running female comedy brand, Funny Women, is searching for the next big female comedy acts during the Fringe with heats of this year’s Funny Women Awards, but it is also giving complete beginners, or relative newcomers, the chance to see if comedy could be for them. Funny Women is bringing their popular workshops to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time. The one-hour sessions over two days (Mondays and Tuesdays) culminate with an opportunity to perform in a Funny Women Showcase later that week. Those brave enough could also enter the Awards.

‘This is the first time we have had workshops run over two days, and I’m excited to see how we help the participants to develop material and performance skills over that amount of time,’ says Funny Women founder Lynne Parker.The Funny Women Awards has been discovering new comic talent for the past nine years with its series of heats nationwide and previous finalists include Sarah Millican, Zoe Lyons, Andi Osho, Suzy Bennett and Glasgow’s own, Susan Calman, all of whom have their own shows at the Fringe this year. The Funny Women workshops are perfect opportunity for those who have never performed to dip their toe into comedic waters for the first time and for budding performers to finesse their stagecraft and material.

“Our workshops help women to explore their funny side to build self-confidence, improve relationships and enhance communications. Over the last eight years over 1,500 women have found their comic voice through Funny Women by taking part in the competition or a workshop,” added Lynne. “We’ve taken what we’ve learnt along the way and created Funny Women’s ‘Stand Up to Stand Out’ workshop format for budding performers, as well as for women in business and public life.”

With more women compelled to make speeches at social events and professional women increasingly sharing their experiences on public and media platforms, confidence and communication skills are essential for achieving personal and professional success.

Funny Women runs regular workshops in a variety of locations across the UK, offers one to one coaching and provides bespoke corporate events and interactive confidence building workshops for businesses and organisations. Edinburgh Fringe Workshop DatesMonday 8th August, Tuesday 9th AugustAssembly George Square 3 2:40 pmMonday 15th August, Tuesday 16th AugustAssembly George Square 3 2:40 pm

National Black Supplementary Schools Week 2011

1st - 6th August 2011

Marc Lottering: Live in London

Soho Theatre Company Ltd, 21 Dean Street, London W1D 3NEShow starts 9:30PM

One of South Africa’s hottest comic talents, Cape Town’s Marc Lottering has been performing his locally flavoured comedy to critical and popular acclaim worldwide for over a decade. The son of a Cape flats Pentecostal Pastor, Marc’s colourful upbringing is often reflected in his unique brand of comedy. Lottering in London will feature Marc’s latest stand-up material, as well as appearances by some of his favourite characters. Booking: http://www.sohotheatre.com/pl2084.html or 020 7478 0100

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I am a female of dual heritage, a qualified social worker and mother to an 18 year old. I am the only female of six children. I was born in Liverpool and brought up in Northern Ireland in the 60s at the height of the ‘troubles.’ I have written a book (yet to be published) about my unique experiences in Ireland and struggle with how the racism has continued to impact on my life in London. I came here in 1986. I consider myself to be a very resilient black woman who remains committed to contributing to the eradication of racism. As a social worker I have reached management level and the ‘glass ceiling’ and believe this is largely because I am black, intelligent and have strong principles and opinions. I do have a voice and I am determined that it is heard. I am passionate about early intervention and this is my chosen field. Despite my enthusiasm, good education and commitment, I have recently been treated very badly by two employers, latterly in an early years setting. I am taking one local authority to court at present for constructive unfair dismissal and racial discrimination against me. It is difficult to take on large organisations who are institutionally racist and it can be a long lonely road. The latter as a result of people who could help (black and white) but not doing so in order to protect their job’s. I believe that eradicating racism is not solely achievable through training but requires a willingness on white employers and employees to be open to challenge

and change. When I speak of challenge

I mean pointing out to a white person (without fear of ridicule) that a term used is not appropriate, e.g. ‘pot calling the kettle black.’ As black people sometimes our knowledge and skills outweigh those of our white colleagues. This should be embraced and seen as an asset to the organisation, not feared and taken as a personal slur on a white colleagues lack of ability. Grievances about racism need to be taken more seriously and not seen as a black person ‘playing the race card.’ Tribunals need to be more representative of and sympathetic to black people. When I speak of change I mean, what you think is what you say is what you write...and we must be willing to change any of these in order to stop ignorance culminating in racism or any other ism. It is very concerning to me that the BNP includes teachers and although their identities are known, they are still ‘teaching’ our black children. It appears this is wholly acceptable in Britain. What chances and opportunities will really be offered to our children in early years settings (or others) left behind and continually marginalised as a result of the BNP teachers perceptions of inclusion and who this should apply to and what they feel black children are able to achieve given the history of racist thinking in this regard. It is heartening to know that there are others out there who are at least willing to discuss these matters and I am very interested to know whether I can assist in any way to support in putting more emphasis on ridding society of racism. I would greatly appreciate your response.

Annie Yellowe PalmaTHE SCOURGE OF RACISM

Annie’s Book II (Collection 2011) is available in Kindle format fromAmazon Kindle Store http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZR99BA

20 July – 28 August 2011

FELA!At Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN

Tue - Sun at 7.30pm, Sat & Sun matinees at 2.30pm

Following its sell out success at the National Theatre and a triple Tony Award-winning run on Broadway, FELA! arrives at Sadler’s Wells this summer, bursting with colour, infectious live music and exuberant dance. FELA! tells the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose blend of jazz, funk and African rhythms ignited a generation. Combining dance, theatre and many of his best loved songs, FELA! reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist, and stars Sahr Ngaujah who has blown critics and audiences away with his magnetic performances in New York and London. “The dancing is ecstatic, the music lifts the spirits and the stage is alive with movement” The Guardian Booking: 0844 412 4300 or visit the website, wwwsadlerswells.com

Monday 1st August 2011

African Remembrance Day (ARD) 2011 Celebrating the Birth of South Sudan & Remembering the Victims of Slavery

Queen Mother Moore School, Nelson’s Row, Clapham, SW4 7JRTime: 12.00 noon - 5.00pm (3 minutes silence at 3.00pm)

A day of entertainment with a South Sudanese feel, featuring dancers, performing artists, poets, musicians.

It’s a free Event, bring food to share.


Tuesday 2 August 2011,

Battle of the Titans aka EMLD MAYORAL HUSTINGSAt the Africa Centre 38 King Street, London WC2E 8JTDoors open 6:30pm - 9.30pm

As part of the selection process for the Liberal Democrats’ nomination for their London Mayoral Candidate for 2012, the Ethnic Minority Liberal Democrats (EMLD) will be hold-ing this special hustings event where 4 shortlisted candidates will share a platform to battle it out for the opportunity to represent the Liberal Democrats against the Labour Party nominee, Ken Livingstone and the Conservative Party nominee and serving Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

The shortlisted candidates are Lembit Opik, Brian Paddick, Mike Tuffrey and Brian Haley (EMLD executive member); all of whom will answer your questions on race and other related issues of interest.

The Ethnic Minorities Liberal Democrats (EMLD) exists to develop the education, partici-pation and representation of ethnic minorities within the party.

ADDRESS: The Africa Centre, 38 King Street, London WC2E 8JT

FREE ADMISSION – All Welcome. For more information, please visit the EMLD website: http://ethnic-minority.libdems.org/en/event/month/2011/08

Saturday 20th August 2011

Marcus Garvey Afrikan Family Day

Max Roach Park, Brixton 319-335 Brixton Road, London SW9 7ND 12noon to 7pm

The Marcus Garvey Organising Committee Presents The 10th Annual Marcus Garvey Afrikan Family Day. Come and join for a day of Libation, dancing, singing, drumming, poetry, children’s activities, dynamic speakers, solidarity messages, cultural performers, Afrikan market and food stalls.

Trains: Brixton (Victoria line & BR); Buses: 3, 59, 133, 159 & 415

Entry is free

Meet the Adebanjos

Meet the Adebanjo’s a sitcom about a larger than life Dad struggling to instill his old fashion African values in his British household, launched in the UK on the Sunday 26th June. In the UK sitcoms about black Britain is shamefully lacking and this sitcom hopes to be the first of many from the young production company started by 2 26 year old black Britons. However they need your support to make it a hit.

The more people who watch it the easier it will be to get shows like this on mainstream TV as they will have the viewing stats to prove that it is commercial. Episodes will air online on the www.meettheadebanjos.com website for which you will need to be signed up to receive an email with password to watch!! You can support the movement by signing up on the website www.meettheadebanjos.com.

Saturday 13th August 2011

Summer Fundraising DanceOn board ‘The Tereza Joanne’ ship, Docked at the King George V Dock, Woolwich Manor WaySatnav: E16 2QYTime: 10pm - 4am

The Metropolitan Black Police Association invites YOU to their Summer Fundraising Dance. Guest DJ’s on the Night, Music Policy: RnB & Soul, Rare Grooves, Bhangra, Lovers Rock and much more!

Dress code: Smart Casual, (no caps or trainers). Admission: Tickets only (No tickets will be sold on the door) Ticket Outlets: MetBPA Business Office: 0207 161 0941 or 0207 161 0942Janet Barracks: 07795 121 878Sonia Thompson: 07795 047 949

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Calls for urgent action as new poll reveals worrying lack of awareness around life-saving test amongst ethnic minority womenNew figures out have revealed a lack of awareness around cervical cancer preven-tion amongst ethnic minority women could be putting them at risk.

In Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Week the results of a YouGov survey for leading charity Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust highlight an urgent need to improve awareness amongst ethnic minority women of cervical cancer, a disease which claims three lives every day and the vital role screen-ing plays in its prevention.

The poll for the only UK charity dedicated to women and those close to them affected by cervical abnormalities and cervical cancer shows clear differences between white and ethnic minority women on a number of key issues.Robert Music, Director of Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust: “We are seeing a real contrast between these two groups of women when it comes to knowledge around the disease, how they respond to screening invites and what is needed to boost attendance.”“The message is clearly not getting out there as well as it could that this is a test which saves around 5,000 UK lives each year as almost half of BME women (43%) said they wanted a more detailed explanation of the risks of not having screening compared to 36% of white women, whilst 65% BME women think cervical screening is a necessary health test compared to 73% white women.

“There are also real differences in the levels of knowledge when it comes to causes of cervical cancer. Less than half of BME women (49%) knew the Human Papilloma Virus causes cervical cancer while over a quarter (26%) simply said they didn’t know what caused it. Slightly less white women said they did not know what caused it (22%) but 60% were aware of the link to HPV. “What is very worrying and a stark reminder of the work we need to do is that a third more BME women of screening age (12%) com-pared to white women (8%) said they had never attended a cervical screening appointment.“Where and who does the screening is also a bigger issue with BME women. 30% said more choice of where to have the test will en-courage them to attend an appointment compared to 22% of white women. And when it comes to being comfortable with who does the screening we clearly need to look closely at the specific needs of each group of women, with almost half (45%) of white women saying they would be comfortable talking to a male GP about cervical screening but only 28% of BME women agreeing with this state-ment. Booking an appointment is an issue for both groups of women with 39% of BME women saying that extended hours at their GP surgery would encourage them to attend an appointment as did 41% of white women. Flexible opening hours is something the charity has already been calling for and this is a clear example why it is so important.

“Other factors which also appeared crucial to encouraging BME women to attend an appointment were better knowledge about the test and why it is important with almost twice as many BME women (30%) as white women (14%) highlighting this. While more than double the number of BME women (15%) as white women (8%) felt simpler information with more images when they receive their invitation might help in encouraging them to act and book a screening appointment.“What is also a concern is that that 8% of BME women aged 20-24, compared to 5% of white women said that cervical screening was not relevant to them. This will clearly impact when they are receiving their first screening invite at 20 or 25.

“Although the numbers were small the survey also showed that more BME women appear to feel cervical screening has nothing to do with them. Of those invited for screening, four times as many BME women as white women said ‘It did not seem relevant to me’ (4% BME 1% white). “This survey has highlighted some very real concerns in awareness, understanding and acceptance of cervical screening. It also very clearly shows that we all need to think about where it is best to offer screening for BME women and by whom. If we can take positive action from the results of this survey we can hopefully persuade more women from BME communities to attend cervical screening, which quite simply could save their life.”


Franklyn EdwardsLIFE AFTER REDUNDANCY

When recently asked to deliver a presentation at an event jointly hosted by The Soul Project and Voluntary Action Trust, to people being made redundant, I accepted but pondered on what I could say that would make a difference to their futures. I decided my presentation would be about setting up and running your own business post redundancy. The following is an extract of that presentation.

In reviewing my experiences when setting up, I settled on speaking about a few simple but crucial things to do. I would inform the audience of things I believe are must-dos before starting up your own business, things I believe were important to focus on. Unfortunately I wasn’t given this advice when I starting out so, had to learn the hard way, from my own mistakes.

Recommendation No. 1: Develop a contacts database

Before leaving your current employer, develop a contact database by collating all the contact details of people, clients, colleagues or suppliers you know. There is every possibility that a number of people on that list will be future clients, may introduce you to a future client or alert you to a piece of work about to come on stream. It is therefore important that you realise early, that the relationships developed, are all potential sources of future income.

And make sure to inform those contacts of your business intentions so they can act as your eyes and ears and alert you to contract opportunities. Give them a clear picture of the product or service you will be offering. If they are clear about what you do and they see an opportunity, they will alert you to it, or potential clients to what you offer. So when introduced to someone in relation to work, paint them a picture of what you do, acquire their contact details and add them to your contacts database.

Your database should include names, titles, department, address, email address and telephone numbers of your contacts. Where possible, also include their home

email and telephone number too. This enables you still have their contacts details should they change employers.And finally, continually add to your database.

Recommendation No. 2:Join business development/support organisations

Join as many business development/support organisations like Business Link, CompeteFor, Supply2.Gov and Supply with its National SME Engagement Programme as soon as you can. With the exception of Business Link, these are online only organisations but all will assist with advice about starting and growing your business. Once registered, CompeteFor, Supply2.Gov and Supply, will send you daily email alerts of tender opportunities relating to your area of work.

Your bank or building society are also a good source of information and will also offer support. Don’t limit your enquiries to just your own bank or building society, but approach them all because they want your business. Ask for their small business start-up packs putting them to good use as because they are all full of useful tips, free software, a range of specialised training for new businesses and free banking.

Business Link offers face to face contact, information, networking opportunities and training, some of which are free. All offer advice in the form of free downloadable leaflets and workshops, where the key skills needed to start, run and develop a business is available. http://www.businesslink.gov.uk

CompeteFor is a free service developed around the London 2012 Olympic Games and provides users with access to contract opportunities linked to the Olympic Games and private sector buying organisations.

Providing a brokerage service, CompeteFor offers supply chain opportunities by matching buyers to potential suppliers. https://www.competefor.comSupply2Gov is a government-backed service designed to give easy access to

the low value, public sector opportunities, ideal for start-ups and small businesses because it deals with contracts worth less than £100,000. Supply2Gov connects buyers and suppliers. http://www.ogc.gov.uk

Supply offers a National SME Engagement Programme, which provides an insight into the public sector procurement process for start-up and small businesses by preparing them to tender. Free access to some public sector contract opportunities and other resources is also provided. http://www.supplycontracts.co.uk

UK Trade & Investment is the Government department that helps UK based businesses to successfully sell goods and services abroad. They offer advice and support, organise trade trips abroad and host meet the buyer events.http://www.ukti.gov.uk

Recommendation No. 3:Attend as many business exhibitions and workshop

Attend as many business exhibitions and workshops about starting and growing your business as you can. If you have business cards, take some with you, because the exchange of business cards is one of the best ways of marketing yourself.Events like the Business Startup Show with free business advice, a host of seminars, interactive events, hands on workshop and exhibitors, free gifts including software, consultancy and other things to win your service. Just observing how they engage with prospective clients is a marketing exercise in itself.http://www.bstartup.com

Recommendation No 4:Network, network and network.

Attend as many networking events as possible, because this is still one of the best ways of raising your profile and securing work. Initially it may seem tedious, but is a great way to learn about tenders and developmental opportunities, as well raising your profile amongst your peers. Continued on page 13


Celebrating 30 Years Of Madness

As part of the celebration of Ariwa Sounds 30th anniversary in business. The Mad Professor and a number of artistes will travel to the african country of Gambia to take part in a tour called The Back to Africa Festival.

The festival will be spread over the week starting 20th January until 27th January 2012 and joining the Mad Professor on stage will be a variety of performances from local and international artists like Turbulence, Luciano, Earl 16, Pan Africanist, Scientist, Macka B, The Robotiks, Sista Audrey, Aisha, Sandra Cross and many more aritsts from Japan, Europe, South America, The USA and Africa itself.

The festival site is in the south of the country, in the sea side resort of Batakunku. Festival goers will be entertained with live performances from a variety of artists from the label and there will be opportunities to take part in workshops and seminars in the morning before performances.

There is alot more details to come so to get updates and information as it is released, contact Neil Fraser, Ariwa Sounds Ltd 34 Whitehorse Lane, London SE25 6RE or telephone Ariwa Sounds on 0208 653 7744, mobile : 07785 326 048, skype: madariwa, email: [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also visit the website www.ariwa.com

CALO Festival will be the UK’s first ever event to showcase the largest mix of Pan-Caribbean culture on such a large scale. The festival will attract around 12,000 visitors over the 3 day event to be held at the grand and historical Alexandra Palace situated in North London from Friday 19th August through to Sunday 21st of August 2011.

Key features of the Caribbean London festival will include: music, food, carnival arts and craft, dance, creative workshops and lots more. This event offers a unique opportunity for businesses to reach their desired target market in an attractive themed fun and exciting festive environment. Although the CALO festival is a new concept its roots are in fact an amalgamation of two major events that have been held annually for the past decade, namely the Grand Carnival Splash and the Next Level Poison UK annual Carnival Concert.

Therefore the CALO Festival foundations

instantly benefits from many years of event management and experience, plus the accumulation of a substantial databases of attendees and exhibitors that will assure content, quality and attendance. This fun filled action packed glorious 3 day event will comprise of the following:Friday 19th and Saturday 20thof August Evening - Music performances from a world class stage line up, of 21 bands and singers, performing Soca, Calypso, Reggae, Chutney, Dancehall, Zouk, Salsa and Meringue music sounds from all over the Caribbean.

Saturday 20th August Daytime - The Grand Carnival Splash costume show an explosion of large elaborate carnival costume performances by some of Europe’s top Carnival designs.

Also featuring the “WorldFoods” Caribbean food, drink and lifestyle extravaganza with presentations from some of the UK’s top Caribbean celebrity chefs including The first Lady of Caribbean Cuisine and TV host Chef Rusti Lee, Hasan Defour, Lorenzo Richards and Tricia Jadonanan.

Sunday 21st August Daytime and Evening - Will repeat elements of Saturday with the continuation of Grand Carnival Splash and the “WorldFoods” Caribbean food, drink and lifestyle extravaganza. Sunday is geared towards young people and family both in terms of audiences and participants. Live music performances will also feature with a surprise Special guest performance from one of the UKs most successful boy bands

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STOP PRESSIT HAS JUST BEEN CONFIRMED THAT THE ROXBOROUGH CHOIR WILL NO LONGER BE TRAVELLING OVER TO THE UK FROM TRINIDAD TO PERFORM FROM CANNE BRULEE TO CARNIVAL, AS HAD BEEN PLANNED.

THE CHOIR’S UK AGENT CREATIVE LEARNING CIRCUIT WAS GIVEN THE BAD NEWS EARLIER TODAY AFTER GOING TO THE AIRPORT DURING THE WEEKEND TO MEET THEM. IT WOULD SEEM THAT FUNDING FOR THIS PROJECT, BACK IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO HAD NOT BEEN FINALISED, THEREFORE PERFORMANCES IN LUTON, THE V&A MUSEUM, THE TAB-ERNACLE IN WEST LONDON HAVE HAD TO BE CANCELLED.

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Thursday 4th August 2011

South Sudan Over The Last 500 Years‘The Challenge Ahead’

Venue: Bernie Grant Arts Centre,Town Hall Approach Rd, London N15 4RX TottenhamTime: 6.30pm - 10.00pm

African Remembrance Day (ARD) 2011 celebrates the birth of the 54th independent state of the African Union, South Sudan. The result of the January 9 to January 15, 2011, independence referendum was emphatic, with a 98% vote in favour.

According to Government of South Sudan: “The people of South Sudan have spoken clearly. They have voted for freedom, equality, justice and democracy. They have voted for the fulfilment of the ideals of our struggle...Never again shall the people of southern Sudan be oppressed for their political outlook. Never shall the people of southern Sudan be discriminated against on account of race or religion.”

At the core of the struggle in South Sudan was a 500-year battle against slavery and for freedom. After focusing for many years on those who were enslaved in the West, ARD 2011 will stage two events which will focus on the victims in Africa - hence the South Sudan theme.

It is both a celebration of the independence of a new African country, won through courage and determined insistence on freedom, as well as a look back and commemoration of the millions killed, enslaved and even castrated at the hands of fellow African predators, going back hundreds of years.

“As we welcome this new African country, it is important we remember the sacrifices made by millions,” said Ra Hendricks, Chair of ARD.

He continued: ‘Sudan speaks to the horrors of slavery in Africa and is also the measure of our freedom and the price we pay to get it. This is why we honour the fallen at ARD and provide a deeper historical understanding of what has been going on in this part of Africa.’

For more information and ticket bookings, please call 0208 365 5450

Wednesday 17th August 2011

Alex Wheatle MBE & Yvonne ArcherWalsall Central Library, Lichfield Street, Walsall WS1 1TRFrom 4.45pm - 6pm

Alex Wheatle will be joining Yvonne Archer to discuss their novels ‘Brenton Brown’ and ‘Life according to Maas Roy’.

This is a free event however, booking essential.Contact the telephone number below.For more information, Telephone 01922 659 555.

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Esther AustinTitbits and Those Bits

Well what an incredible week it’s been or two weeks rather. I’ve managed to burn myself out - Sounds familiar? Over the past two weeks, in talking with various people and over the phone, they’ve picked up that “My soul is tired and that I was looking after, nurturing and supporting people around me (which is a huge part of my job) yet was not fully taking care of myself.” Kind of profound isn’t it. I then had to pull back and reflect on how this was reflecting what I was really all about.

If I am purporting Empowerment and Inspiration which is about the mind, body and soul then surely at this moment in time, I was out of balance and alignment with my own personal truth regarding that statement. Until I look after myself fully, how could I expect to do that properly for others? Hence, I have refused to conduct any healing on other people until I sort my tired ole self out.

So on Thursday, I called a friend of mine, sauntered off to Tesco, brought one of Tesco’s Finest Blueberry Cheesecakes, some toffee popcorn and headed back to theirs to watch High Society and Singing in the Rain - Bing Cosby, Gene Kelly and the likes and I had a relaxing evening and a good laugh - those old movies are certainly the bomb.

I will be disappearing into space next Monday and Tuesday for some ME time. Hello this is feeling kind of strange already. Me time!!!! hmm I’d better get used to it. What is so beautiful about this journey is that I have been asking the Universe for help on something specifically to do with my business and over the last week, two beautiful ladies have come forward to support me with this. Hence I can go and relax, catch my breath and take some time out knowing that I have the support I require. Ask and you shall receive, but you got to believe and you’ve got to work for it.

Thank you to all of you who support

my work and for all your wonderful testimonials. One thing I have learned as I have grown in this business is to be mindful of those coming up along the way. It really does not take much to reach out a helping hand on occasion because at some point in time or the other, we were once those individuals climbing up the ladder. I find often times, those who consider themselves to be at the top of their game forget. Keep the love rolling peeps, we all deserve a helping hand on occassion.

Saturday 24th September 2011, Facing your Truth, Empowering your Spiritual Walk” SeminarAt the Jamyang Buddhist Centre, Kennington

Would you like to explore how to recognise your personal truth, empowering you to experience life from a place happiness, contentment and abundance and to realise it is ok to be YOU! Then this seminar is for YOU!!!!Come along, have fun, laugh, dance to the beats of African Drumming to raise your vibrations, learn, share and walk away inspired and empowered by the teachings of a group of dynamic speakers. There’s never been a better time for you to face your truth.

Speakers:Danielle Henderson, Harley Street Psychics: Back to Basics, Esther Austin: Who do you become when you are not standing in your truth? Peter Johnson, Psychic and Medium: Blazing the trail of Honesty, Truth and Perseverance - Great Spiritual Leaders of YesterdayMagnus the Masseur: Massaging you into your Truth, Christa Lancaster and Marc Bergman: Facing your Dreams - They don’t lie (USA) and Diane Phillips, Visionary Life Coach: Face your truth without Judgement

For Programme line-up and to book: http://facingyourtruthseminar.eventbrite.com

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Your Chance To Vote For Chris Gayle

The LG People’s Choice Awards allows cricket fans the unique chance to vote for a galaxy of international stars who have produced outstanding performances in the past year.For the second time in the history of the LG ICC Awards, fans will have the opportunity to decide the winner. Voting will be open until 11am GMT on 25 August with the winner will be announced on 12 September at the LG ICC Awards in London.

The short list, nominated by an elite panel of cricket experts headed by former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, along with Pakistan’s Zaheer Abbas, England’s Mike Gatting, South Africa’s Paul Adams and New Zealand’s Danny Morrison, was selected using criteria set out by LG and the ICC. This dictated that the nominees should have displayed some of the attributes regarded by LG as in line with their corporate qualities such as innovation, dynamism, strength in decision-making, performing well under pressure and executing a plan to distinction.To place your vote, follow the instructions below, and select one box only.

He is the only west indian nominated he could do with your vote, visit:http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net/events_and_awards/lg_icc_awards/people_choice_submit.php

Deadline for September issue is 17:00, Friday 26th

August 2011


A Cool TributeSaxophonist and producer Dean Fraser has assembled an all-star cast of contemporay singers and musicians to pay homage to the icon, who The New York Times describes as “the most exquisite vocalist in reggae.”

We Remember Gregory Isaacs presents sixteen of the legendary vocalists’ most loved songs sung by artists including Tarrus Riley, Etana, Romain Virgo, J Boog, Gyptian and Duane Stephenson. Including his classic hits like “Front Door,” “Mr Brown,” “Night Nurse,” “Storm,” “Soon Forward,” “Tune In,” “My Number One,” “The Border,” “Love Is Overdue” and “Red Rose” and obscure favorites such as “My Only Lover” and “Stranger In Town,” the legacy of Gregory Isaacs lives on with this stellar collection. The album also includes extensive liner notes and a bonus disc of instrumental versions by Dean Fraser.

We Remember Gregory Isaacs will be available from Tuesday 16th August 2011 on VP Records

Heavy rains in the Somali capital of Mogadishu is making life harder for thousands of people displaced by drought who cannot find shelter, officials said.

“About 10,000 families displaced by the drought from Bay, Bakool, Lower Shabelle, Lower Juba and Upper Juba regions, who have come to Mogadishu, are now in a serious situation,” Aden H Ibrahim, Minister for Health in Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government (TFG), told IRIN. “They are without shelter, food, water, health facilities as well as latrines. These families are in 50 camps in the capital.”

More drought-affected people have continued to arrive in Mogadishu daily. On 20 July, the UN declared a famine in Bakool and Lower Shabelle regions. Across the country, nearly half the population (3.7 million people) are now in crisis, an estimated 2.8 million of whom are in the south.

“The government is doing its best, but the problem is beyond its capacity,” the minister added. “For this reason we are calling on the international community to help with Somalia’s drought-caused catastrophe.”

According to the TFG, thousands of people in the south have died in the past few months from causes related to malnutrition, most of them children. Because of consecutive droughts and ongoing conflict, Somalia’s malnutrition rates are now the highest in the world, with peaks of 50 percent in parts of southern Somalia.

Most of the drought-displaced who made

it to Mogadishu, according to Mohamed Abrone, chairman of Taleh settlement for the displaced, are from four of the eight south-central regions: Bay, Bakool, Lower Juba, Upper and Lower Shabelle. The hardest-hit areas in these regions are the districts and villages of Qansadheere, Xabaal Barbaar, Ufurow, Afgoye Yare, Roobay, Dinsoor, Saakow, Gurabay, Juwerey, Il-Bete, Gaduday, Deemay and El-wareegow.

“Coming from that far distance, some walked all the way from their villages, taking 15 days, while others paid about 500,000 Somali shillings [US$16.66] after losing all their livestock during the two years of consecutive drought,” he said.

Not much aid has reached the displaced in Mogadishu. Abdi-Kadir Mohamed Hirabe, deputy director of Al-Ri’aya (Daryeel), a local NGO working with a Kuwaiti NGO, said the group had distributed food to 100 drought-displaced families in the capital.

“We have distributed rice, flour and cooking oil in amounts we think will last them about 20 days,” he said.

According to the TFG’s Ministry of Family affairs, an estimated one million people are facing starvation in Bay, Bakool, Lower Shabelle and Gedo regions in southern Somalia.

“The starving people, estimated at about one million, are in a serious situation,” Fadumo Hassan Ali, the ministry’s deputy minister, told IRIN in Mogadishu. “Each of the camps of Hamar-weyne and Kanisada [in the city] hold at least 300 families. The ministry distributed some money to 1,450 families in Mogadishu, each family receiving $5 for five days’ meals.”

Rainfall Making Life Harder In Somalia

Wednesday 3 August 2011

Summer Networking BBQ 2011

The Fence Bar & Kitchen, 67-69 Cowcross Street, Smithfield, London, EC1M 6BPFrom 18:30 - Midnight

Members and supporters are invited to the NBP Annual Summer BBQ on Wednesday 3rd August to enjoy a fantastic evening of networking with old friends and new.

For information, email: http://www.nbp.org.uk/coming_events/20110803/summer_networking_bbq_2011/ Deadline for September issue is 17:00, Friday 26th August 2011


Life after Redundancy continued

When networking, the important thing to do is meet new people, learn about what they do, inform them of what you do, and exchange contact details.

Many of you would have probably heard the term elevator pitch used, this means having a well rehearsed mantra should you meet someone in an elevator between floors with only a few seconds to explain what you do before they get off. If you are unable to fulfil this requirement, now is the time to learn how to address that deficiency. So decide and learn quickly, how to respond in such a situation. And remember to always carry a handful of business cards when networking and wherever you go, you never know who you’re likely to meet.

Raising your profile is an excellent way of adding to your creditability and improves your chances of business survival. If you get the opportunity to lecture or write articles take them because they are excellent ways to demonstrate your expertise and makes you a magnet at networking events, people will be queuing to learn about your achievements.

Recommendation No. 5:

Pitching for work effectively is what business survival is all about. Having a good product or service alone, will be no guarantee of success. It is therefore vital to quickly learn how to develop an idea in response to opportunities as they arrive.

This could be by way of submitting tenders or skilfully selling your service by impressing on perspective clients how your knowledge could be used to resolve their problems.

Networking is of course a forum in which there is always the potential to pitch for work and raising your profile. The higher your profile the easier it is to secure work, as it adds to your creditability.

Recommendation 6:

Be clear about what can and cannot do.This sounds simple but there will be times when you will be asked by a client to consider delivering a piece of work. It might be something you have never done before, but you possess the know-how to successfully deliver such a project. Well don’t be too hasty to say no. Consider the resources at your disposal before responding to the request. Take time to respond. Ask yourself, if this is something

you could do, is there a consultant in my team or you work closely with you are able to ask to deliver on your behalf. Don’t be too hasty and dismiss enquiries without first considering all the resources at your disposal.

Recommendation No. 7:Develop strategic partnerships

Develop strategic relationships and look to work with other small businesses. This could be the difference between having a thriving business and one that fails. Asking one of these partners to deliver a project on your behalf or under your banner, will be a win-win situation for all involved, the client, your partner and you. On occasions, your partner is more than likely to repay the gesture. During austere times of purse tightening, being someone a competitor can call on for support could be the difference between staying afloat and going under, especially when your business is new.

When initially introduced to someone, remember they may not immediately require your product or services, but don’t despair. With a clear understanding of what you offer, they may one day need or recommend you to someone else. Indeed, this is how I secured my first contract, by being introduced to someone who in turn introduced me to my first client. After hearing what I was offering, they arranged an appointment for me to speak to someone in need of my services. Because I needed extra resources to complete the assignment, I was able to work with that consultant to deliver.

Recommendation No. 8:Be alert to opportunities

Be alert to opportunities and take them when they appear. You should also be prepared to diversify and willing to step outside your comfort zone as this is the only way to grow.

I once met a client speculatively to speak about a piece of work and was offered something completely different, after I told to the client about the services I offered. The client, an employment agency, was looking to do more work with schools, local government and the health service. Having worked in local government for 21 years I had developed contacts on these areas, so was asked to develop relationships between the client and the respective HR departments of these organisations. Something I had absolutely no inclination would happen.

After leaving that client I met the director of a national organisation that works in the community and was asked what I was currently working on. After explaining what I was doing and how I managed to secure that project, he asked if I was able to deliver training on being open and alert to opportunities, to a group of small businesses his organisation supported.I explained that as soon as these opportunities presented themselves, I became alert to them and brave enough to accept them. On that note I completed my presentation.

Email at me [email protected] for tailored advice and support to grow and develop your business, training and development or business coaching, contact.

Monday 1st August 2011

Mellow Monday’s at….Bar Rumba, 36 Shaftesbury Avenue, Piccadilly Circus, W1D 7EPDoors open 7pm, Show 7:30 – 10:30pm & after party till 3am.

After a five year hiatus I.N.S.P.I.R.E returns for three EXCLUSIVE dates. Supporting home-grown talent, with an invigorating live band showcase and premium open mic spots! This entertainment night is a trailblazer for music loving audiences everywhere. The harmonic duo, LyricalFLO are your hosts for the evening, consisting of the phenomenal FLOetic Lara and dynamic Lyrical Healer.Each month top UK artists grace the stage to entertain and I.N.S.P.I.R.E the audience! Headlining on the launch night is the multi-talented Kat Francois; the hottest lady of comedy & the BBC UK Slam Champion Poet. The ladies favourite Spoken Word artist G.R.E.E.D.S , will be the supporting act for the evening. Arrive early to sign up for open mic as spaces are first come, first served.

I.N.S.P.I.R.E is promoted by T W Rhino – the founder of ‘True Wise RHINO VILLAGE’ an African centred, Eco-Friendly creative centre in Uganda. T W Rhino sits on the committee has hosted events for London Green Fair Regents Park and Urban Green Fair Brockwell Park.

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twrhino


Toots & The Maytals Tours The UK

Described as ‘one of the true architects of Reggae’, Toots & The Maytals (initially just The Maytals) have been working together since the 1960s, and are a long established legends in the world of Reggae, even being credited with having coined the term on their 1968 single ‘Do The Reggay’.

The group was awarded a Grammy in 2005 for True Love, where their classic songs were re-recorded alongside artists such as Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, No Doubt and The Roots. They remain touring and recording with huge success and are about to perform in locations across the UK.

Wed 10th August: Exeter Phoenix, ExeterThu 11th August: Mr Kyps, Poole Fri 12th August: De Montfort Hall, Leicester Sat 13th August: Cornbury Park, CharlburySun 28th August: Old Warden Park, BiggleswadeWed 31st August: O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle upon TyneThu 1st September: O2 Academy Glasgow, GlasgowFri 2nd September: O2 Academy Leeds, LeedsSun 4th September: Civic Hall, WolverhamptonTue 6th Sep Regent Theatre, IpswichWed 7th September: O2 Academy Liverpool, LiverpoolThu 8th September: Brighton Dome, BrightonThu 8th - 11th September: Robin Hill Adventure Park, NewportFri 9th September: O2 Academy Brixton, LondonSun 11th September: O2 Academy Bristol, BristolTue 13th September: O2 Academy Oxford, OxfordWed 14th September: Cardiff University SU, CardiffThu 15th September: Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth

4th AUGUST 2011

Leadership & Career Development ConferenceAttitude determines your Altitude...

At WCH Innovation Centre, Royal London Hospital, 5 Walden Street, London E1-2EF 10:00 -16:30Hrs

Keynote speakers:

• Professor Elizabeth Anionwu CBE - Professor of Nursing and Vice-Chair of Mary Seacole Award Statute

• Cecilia Anim - Deputy President Royal College of Nursing• Yvonne Coghill OBE - National Programme Lead, Breaking

Through Programme NHS lnstitute for innovation and improvement

• Dr Lola Oni OBE - Specialist Nurse Consultant & Professional Services DirectorRegister on line

To book places: please complete this form and email to [email protected] ; [email protected] or post to:NNCA UK, 9 Eastern avenue east, Essex RM1 4SB.

For any enquiries please call 01502 560 183

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Sunday, August 21 · 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Walk for Crohn’sHyde Park, London

Crohn’s disease is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system.

Inflammation usually occurs in the ileum (the last section of the small intestine) or the colon (the large intestine). However, inflammation can occur anywhere in the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus (back passage).

Over time, the inflammation that is caused by Crohn’s disease can damage sections of the digestive system, causing additional complications, such as narrowing of the colon.

Common symptoms of Crohn’s disease include:• diarrhoea• abdominal pain• fatigue

The cause of Crohn’s disease is unknown. However, research suggests that a combination of environmental and genetic factors is responsible for the onset of Crohn’s disease.

Crohn’s disease is a rare condition. In the UK it is estimated that for every 100,000 people there will be seven new cases of Crohn’s disease a year. There are currently 90,000 people living with Crohn’s disease.Most cases of Crohn’s disease first develop in people who are between 16 and 30 years of age, although the condition can affect people of all ages, including children.

Crohn’s disease is more common in white people than in black people, or those of Asian descent. The condition is most prevalent among Jewish people of European descent.Crohn’s disease affects slightly more women than men.

The outlook for Crohn’s disease is highly variable. People can have long periods of remission that last

for weeks or months where they have no, or very mild, symptoms, followed by periods where their symptoms flare up and are particularly troublesome.There is currently no cure for Crohn’s disease. However, medication is available that can be used to treat the symptoms and prevent them from returning.About 80% of people with Crohn’s

disease will require surgery to relieve their symptoms, repair damage to their digestive system and treat complications of the condition.

WalkForCrohns has been an annual event in Hyde Park, London held in the summer.

From 2009 we have decided to rename the event ‘10kForCrohns’ and are inviting you all to join Les

Ferdinand and Duncan from Blue to run it, walk it, anyway you like it!

From the 6 events held so far over £120,000 has been raised for

Crohn’s disease.

To participate in this years event, visit:http://forcrohns.org and follow 3 simple steps

1. Fill in an application form & email to [email protected] or post to address below.

2. Pay on Pay Pal or send a cheque to forCrohns (address below). £10 per person before 7 August, £20 thereafter.

3. Start raising money! Please use Just Giving or our sponsorship form.

Please remember to fill in a Gift Aid form with your money. For every £1 that you donate, we receive an extra 28pence at no extra cost to you.

Address: 23 Leavesden Road, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 3RQTelephone: 020 8954 0277

Art of Change Exhibition runs until 5 August 2011.The Art of Change Exhibition at the Royal Commonwealth Society Commonwealth Club Gallery 25 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5AP, features female artists from various Commonwealth countries. The exhibition catalogue will be available on reception for a donation price. For further information about the gallery at the Commonwealth Club visit www.thercs.org <http://www.thercs.org/>

Visiting hours from 10am - 6pm, Monday to Friday. Groups must phone in advance on 020 77669200.

I Will Tell 2011 Is Only 7 Weeks Away! This year we’re celebrating 5 years of story-telling through film and discussion at the beautiful Friends House just opposite Euston station and our theme is Forgiveness. The f-word pervades our relationships, faith, politics, economics, judicial system and much more. It can be profound or liberating, beautiful or complex. Where do you stand? Join us for 11 days and film-filled nights with over 100 films, exhibitions, workshops and much more with celebrities such as Tim Reid and Dame Sybil Phoenix, chosen not just because they are famous, but because they are an inspiration to our generation.

Take advantage of special pre-launch offers and find out more by following us on https://twitter.com/#!/iwilltell or http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=65102264973

Telephone 0870 8 03 04 07 or 0207 250 8059. Mobile: 07961 314 251 or email: [email protected]

This year, London will be talking about forgiveness. join the conversation from Tuesday 30th August till Friday 9th September 2011


National Black Business MonthThe eighth National Black Business Month encourages consumers and institutions to visit at least one black owned business on each of the 31 days of August. Join us on Monday, Aug. 1 for the annual Founders Symposium in San Francisco.

Learn more with A Piece of the Pie: State of Black Business, eighth edition and FIND IT FAST: Local Guide to Business Inclusion. We’ll describe the landscape for black business in detail on Aug. 1 and give visibility to emerging new companies with our continuing Catapult Innovation Competition. Plus we’ll share how cultural heritage and good food are the keys to reviving a long-standing black business district -- a model which can be followed throughout

the country.

31 Ways, 31 Days During National Black Business Month August 2011

Following is our list of suggested ways to support black business on each day.

MONDAY, August 1 Make a deposit in a black-owned bank locally or onlineTUESDAY, August 2 Shop online with a black-owned web merchant

WEDNESDAY, August 3 Shop with a black-owned bookstore or publisher

THURSDAY, August 4 Buy grocery items from a black manufacturerFRIDAY, August 5 Eat at a black-owned restaurantSATURDAY, August 6 Buy produce from a black farmer/gardener/vintnerSUNDAY, August 7 Attend and support a black churchMONDAY, August 8 Donate to a black civil rights organizationTUESDAY, August 9 Support an historically black college and universityWEDNESDAY, August 10 Get a quote from black contractorTHURSDAY, August 11 Visit an African-American museumFRIDAY, August 12 Attend, subscribe to an African-

American theaterSATURDAY, August 13 Watch or rent a film by a black

producerSUNDAY, August 14 Book lodging at a black-owned hotelMONDAY, August 15 Encourage state, local officials to use black vendors

TUESDAY, August 16 Subscribe to a black newspaper, magazine

WEDNESDSAY, August 17 Contribute to a black political candidateTHURSDAY, August 18 Buy black memorabilia or artFRIDAY, August 19 Visit black beauty or barber shopSATURDAY, August 20 Buy clothing designed by black designers/labels

SUNDAY, August 21 Buy music by black producersMONDAY, August 22 Connect students with black private

schoolsTUESDAY, August 23 Visit a black retail businessWEDNESDAY, August 24 Call an African-American real estate businessTHURSDAY, August 25 Make appointment with black doctor, dentist

FRIDAY, August 26 Buy stock of black publicly-traded companySATURDAY, August 27 Make an angel investment in a black startup

SUNDAY, August 28 Visit a black cultural eventMONDAY, August 29 Trade with a black-owned brokerageTUESDAY, August 30 Make appointment with black insurance firmWEDNESDAY, August 31 Buy technology, services from black IT company


Black History Practioners WantedIt’s nearly Black History Month and the call is out to engage performers during this time. Practitioners in the following areas are being sought by Black History organisation, Black Heritage Today:

• Story Telling, (e.g Anansi / Ms Lou),) from Africa and the Caribbean, and Performance Poet

• African Drumming• Head Wrapping / Hair Twisting• Printmaking e.g, textiles (Kente

Cloth) etc• Dance / Theatre / Music• Workshops, e.g. cookery, story of the

Arts and Crafts, jewellery making, run Quizzes,

• Creative writing, teaching African & Caribbean games

• Delivering talks & lectures on Black History, Workshops

As an exponent of Black History Month via their annual publication, Black Heritage Today often get asked to help promote BME companies owned by the community. They also get asked by educational institutes and corporate companies to suggest who they can hire to represent BHM (a recent inquiry came from ITV who wants to “do something for their staff, both black and white. “We are starting a listings for people who do this but who may be hard to locate by those NOT in the know” said Barbara Campbell. If you would like to be listed (for an entire year which will enable you to be reached in time for BHM in 2012 and beyond), email them via [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] to find out how to start the process.

Film Screening Programme for August 2011Black History Studies in association with PCS have scheduled a series of educational film screenings relating to the legacy of the transatlantic enslavement of Africans. Wednesday 3rd August 2011 - House of Sugar, from 7pm to 9pm

This documentary looks at how a returnee purchased a ‘Great House’ in Jamaica . It is now a museum, but once belong to Edward Barrett who was the father of the illustrious Elizabeth Barrett, who was a famous poet of the Victorian times. Edward Barrett was a slave plantation owner and sugar exporter. As a slave plantation owner, he once owned 2,000 enslaved Africans. This documentary looks at the opulent lifestyle of the Barrett’s by touring the ‘Great House,’ looking at antiques and furniture dating back to the 17th and 18th century.

There will be a question and answer session with the director Barbara Campbell.

Sunday 14th August 2011 - Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, from 1pm to 4pm

While African Americans managed to emerge from chattel slavery and the oppressive decades that followed with great strength and resiliency, they did not emerge unscathed. Slavery produced centuries of physical, psychological and spiritual injury. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing lays the groundwork for understanding how the past has influenced the present, and opens up the discussion of how we can use the strengths we have gained to heal.

This DVD is a recording of a talk given by Dr. Joy DeGruy in Mount Vernon, New York. Dr. Joy DeGruy traces the history of African Americans from slavery through their virtual re-enslavement by Peonage, Black Codes, Convict Lease and Jim Crow segregation to contemporary problems facing African Americans today.

Sunday 21st August 2011 - A Question of Color, from 1pm to 4pm

A Question of Color confronts a painful and long taboo subject: the disturbing feelings many African Americans harbor about themselves and their appearance. African American filmmaker Kathe Sandler digs into the often subconscious world of “color consciousness,” a caste system based on how closely skin color, hair texture and facial features conform to a European ideal. A Question of Color traces “colorism” back to the sexual subjugation of black women by slave owners and the preferential treatment their mixed-race children received. The film is especially sensitive to the burdens borne by black women who often feel devalued by white standards of beauty. This unusually sensitive film can help viewers examine the complex interplay between racial identity, culture and self-image in society and within themselves.

All film screenings and talks will take place at the PCS Learning Centre (Victoria), 3rd Floor, 231 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1EH. Nearest Train/Tube Station: Victoria.

Places for the film screenings are limited (only 45 available), so if you are interested in attending please reply as soon as possible to reserve your place. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so don’t delay. In order for us to manage seating and room layout, we would be grateful if all who are attending this event could confirm their attendance in advance.

Please confirm via email [email protected] how many of you will be attending this event Please can you also notify any cancellations made after confirmation.

North Acton Pavilion Opening

Acton Community Forum is delighted to be working in partnership with Ealing Council and West Acton Residents Association to bring life to the North Acton Pavilion, which has been closed for several years.

Vsit: http://www.actonforum.org


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