http://www.blackpresence.co.uk Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:56:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/12/say-this-not-that-during-holiday-gatherings/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/12/say-this-not-that-during-holiday-gatherings/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:00:02 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=6889 Dr. Michelle Callahan During the holidays most of us want to spend time with friends and family, while at the same time avoiding the negative comments and unnecessary disagreements that often come with these celebrations. Here are my five rules on what to say/not say to loved ones during holiday gatherings. Follow these rules to [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/12/say-this-not-that-during-holiday-gatherings/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/notting-hill-and-other-stories-part-2/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/notting-hill-and-other-stories-part-2/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:01:47 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=6816 Accounts experiences of Policing & Governance of NHC 2011 Accounts and experiences of the policing and governance of the Notting Hill Carnival 2011 and the 6.30 shut down of the music for the masquerade bands and steel bands on Carnival Monday 29th August 2011 All the accounts in this document have been made anonymous. The [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/notting-hill-and-other-stories-part-2/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/reflective-practice-in-health-and-social-care/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/reflective-practice-in-health-and-social-care/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:29:22 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=6831   This one day conference will examine and advocate the importance of critical thinking and reflective practice in health and social care. The conference will focus on how reflective practice can enhance individual / team learning , the service user experience and service delivery. Many staff working within Social Services and the NHS at present, [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/reflective-practice-in-health-and-social-care/feed/ 2 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/new-cross-massacre-book/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/new-cross-massacre-book/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:04:38 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=6826 GEORGE PADMORE INSTITUTE in association with NEW BEACON BOOKS Invite you to the launch of THE NEW CROSS MASSACRE STORY - INTERVIEWS WITH JOHN LA ROSE prologue by Linton Kwesi Johnson and epilogue by Gus John on Thursday 17 November at 6.30pm George Padmore Institute, 76 Stroud Green Road, London N4 3EN The New Cross Massacre Fire took place [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/new-cross-massacre-book/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/miracle-at-stanna-cy-grant/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/miracle-at-stanna-cy-grant/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:02:01 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=6777 29th October. Two archive films (incl. SONGS OF PROTEST) in the morning for our tribute event to the late great, Cy Grant, introduced by Arthur Torrington of the Windrush Society. In the afternoon we have an introduced and rare screening (formerly ‘banned’ by the distributors) of Spike Lee’s WW2 film, Miracle at St. Anna. Audiences [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/miracle-at-stanna-cy-grant/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/flavour-magazine-celebrates-5-years-the-uk%e2%80%99s-leading-youth-lifestyle-magazine/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/flavour-magazine-celebrates-5-years-the-uk%e2%80%99s-leading-youth-lifestyle-magazine/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:01:56 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=6799 Flavour Magazine celebrates 5 years in print and online at its exclusive Miss Flavour event in London’s prestigious Café de Paris, 9pm-3am on Wednesday 9thNovember. Hosted by BBC 1xtra Charlie Sloth and Sarah-Jane Crawford with celebrity judge’s actor/director Adam Deacon, music artist Mz Bratt, BB from E4’s Dirty Sexy Things and SBTV’s Jamal Edwards and special headline performance by platinum recording artist Chipmunk. Flavour Magazine Co-founders Annika [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/flavour-magazine-celebrates-5-years-the-uk%e2%80%99s-leading-youth-lifestyle-magazine/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/ybs-young-black-and-successful/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/ybs-young-black-and-successful/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:07:04 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=6770  YBS - Young, Black and Successful Dear Supporters, This week marks the last week in Black History Month and we at Young, Black and Successful CIC are signing off with a BANG! We have several events lined up this week and we are hoping that you’ll join us at some if not all of them. Be [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/ybs-young-black-and-successful/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/bhm2011-events/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/bhm2011-events/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:10:01 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=6749 Working with Men presents: International Men’s Day concert  22nd November 2011 at London’s famous Jazz Café. Doors open at 6.30pm show starts at 7.00pm Live performances from Jazz Jamaica and Funky DL (other artists to be confirmed)   Working with men is an award winning charity supporting positive male activity, engagement and involvement, our work includes tackling [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/10/bhm2011-events/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/08/e-migration-migrants-in-the-digital-age/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/08/e-migration-migrants-in-the-digital-age/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:18:49 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=3806 E-Migration:  Migrants in the Digital Age RSA on 25th October at 6.30 pm    Immigration used to involve packing an entire life into a suitcase and moving to a new country for good. Now, with modern communications and transport, it is far more fluid and dynamic. Modern migrants need not lose contact with their old [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/08/e-migration-migrants-in-the-digital-age/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/06/padmore-plaque/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/06/padmore-plaque/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:00:24 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=3557 Date: Tuesday 28 June Venue: 22 Cranleigh Street, Camden, london NW11BD Time: 1.00pm Tube: Mornington Crescent, Euston GEORGE PADMORE COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE  One of the most influential political thinkers of the 20th century is to be commemorated this summer with a heritage plaque in North London . Cranleigh Street in Camden will be the site of [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/06/padmore-plaque/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/06/culture-communication-in-health-and-social-care/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/06/culture-communication-in-health-and-social-care/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:00:41 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=3552 CULTURE & COMMUNICATION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 1st July 2011 / London This one day conference will consider a number of issues which require consideration in order to be able to communicate effectively across cultures. Styles of communication can vary in several ways. Examples include the extent to which communication is implicit versus explicit, [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/06/culture-communication-in-health-and-social-care/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/10/win-2-tickets-to-see-arrested-development-13th-october/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/10/win-2-tickets-to-see-arrested-development-13th-october/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:24:30 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=2795 This competition is now closed. ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT & M3NSA, BARBICAN, 13th OCTOBER Black Presence is proud to announce that the Barbican is giving away 2 free tickets to see Arrested development and M3nsa Live at the Barbican on October 13th. All you have to do to win is to answer the question about Arrested Development [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/10/win-2-tickets-to-see-arrested-development-13th-october/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/10/why-do-we-need-black-history-month-have-your-say/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/10/why-do-we-need-black-history-month-have-your-say/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:53:27 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=2726 As it’s Black History month in October here in the U.k a question has been raised as to the relevance of BHM. I have outlined my feelings in Black history Month, why we still need it. However, I want to know how other people feel about it. I asked Toyin Agbetu, founder of the Ligali [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/10/why-do-we-need-black-history-month-have-your-say/feed/ 15 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/09/croydon-celebrates-black-history/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/09/croydon-celebrates-black-history/#comments Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:04:51 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=2513 Here at Black Presence we are always glad to�receive�information about black History Month Events. �As Black History month approaches (October in the U.K) Councils and organisations are starting to send in their information. We will relay it to you as we get it. � Croydon Celebrates Black History by: remembering people, places and events from [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/09/croydon-celebrates-black-history/feed/ 1 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/07/black-routes-launches-move-on-up-a-professional-development-programme-for-artists/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/07/black-routes-launches-move-on-up-a-professional-development-programme-for-artists/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:13:09 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=2116 Eleven artists have now been selected for the first round of this annual programme from a long-list of 40 nominated by members of the Black Routes network, alongside producers, promoters, DJs and other industry professionals. This July, the group will undertake an intensive week of training in the beautiful and inspirational surroundings of Dartington Arts [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/07/black-routes-launches-move-on-up-a-professional-development-programme-for-artists/feed/ 1 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/05/the-uprising-festival/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/05/the-uprising-festival/#comments Sun, 16 May 2010 14:28:35 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=1967 The Uprising Festival will take place at O2 Academy Brixton on Saturday 19th June 2010. It features 4 great Jamaican artists Barrington Levy, Freddie McGregor, Cocoa Tea and Stevie Face, and is hosted by Levi Roots (Reggae Reggae Sauce). As well as a celebration of Reggae Music, it is also a father’s day weekend celebration [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/05/the-uprising-festival/feed/ 1 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/05/the-single-womencs-guide-to-dating-dilemmas-drama-and-desire/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/05/the-single-womencs-guide-to-dating-dilemmas-drama-and-desire/#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 19:52:51 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=1943 Time: May 22, 2010 from 10am to 4pm Location: The Grange Organized By: info@nbwn.org Event Description: Email info@nbwn.org for more information For the first time ever www.sistatalk.co.uk brings together the biggest names in the relationship and dating arena to deliver a one day workshop looking at genuine and practical ways for women to get what [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/05/the-single-womencs-guide-to-dating-dilemmas-drama-and-desire/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/10/ottobah-cuggano/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/10/ottobah-cuggano/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:05:28 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=999 Ottobah Cuggano was born around 1757 in Ghana, he was kidnapped as a slave at around thirteen. He came to England from Grenada in 1752 and was set free. He was advised to be baptised to avoid being resold into Slavery he took the name John Steuart.? He had close association with Oloudah Equiano and [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/10/ottobah-cuggano/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/the-battle-for-brixton/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/the-battle-for-brixton/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:40:16 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=1094 In the Early 1980′s the tensions of inner City Living and intense policing collided. Rioting erupted in inner city London. This film shows some of the events of the 1981 Brixton riots. Were you there? Do you know anyone who was there who participated in the disturbances? Related Links: The Met The Scarman Report 1981 [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/the-battle-for-brixton/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/the-black-radicals-william-cuffay/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/the-black-radicals-william-cuffay/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:20:57 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=1036 William Cuffay was one of the principle leaders of the Chartist movement, the first mass political movement of the British working class. He was born in Chatham Kent in 1788, the son of an African Slave. Cuffay became a journeyman Taylor. Involving himself in politics, he became the delegate of the Westminster Chartists to the [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/the-black-radicals-william-cuffay/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/granville-sharpe/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/granville-sharpe/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:17:21 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=1002 Sharpe was Possibly the Most Prominent of the Abolitionists and today, is certainly the most celebrated.? Sharp wrote numerous articles about slavery, religious history and now and then turned his hand to Social theory. He was born in Durham on? 10 November 1735 and was one of eight children.? He was sent to London to [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/granville-sharpe/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/black-british-timeline/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/black-british-timeline/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:16:42 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=1021 Black British Timeline First era of large scale settlement of blacks in Britain. Spans period of Britain’s involvement in the tri-continental slave trade. Black slaves were in attendance as sea captains sauntered through the streets. In Tottenham, All Hallows Church baptismal register records “John Cyras, Captain Madden’s black” in March 1718, and at St Mary’s [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/black-british-timeline/feed/ 2 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/05/zuma-%e2%80%93-south-africa%e2%80%99s-president/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/05/zuma-%e2%80%93-south-africa%e2%80%99s-president/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 22:09:11 +0000 Africa speaks to you http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=877 There was no surprise for what proved to be a resounding victory for Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma and the African National Congress (ANC). Zuma is the come back kid of all time; the man who against all odds came back from political abyss. In 2005 he was sacked as deputy leader of the ANC by then [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/05/zuma-%e2%80%93-south-africa%e2%80%99s-president/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/05/music-new-markets-african-and-caribbean-biodiversity/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/05/music-new-markets-african-and-caribbean-biodiversity/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 20:40:03 +0000 alexbbake http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=427 I’m browsing the shelves of my office bookshelf. This is, in fact, the philosophy section at the local library, but i’m sure that many of the web community out there will be familiar with this analogy. I’m also very excited at the impending Summer launch of the BBake entertainment service. BBake at www.bbake.com will allow [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/05/music-new-markets-african-and-caribbean-biodiversity/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/africa-least-integrated-but-worst-hit-by-the-crisis/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/africa-least-integrated-but-worst-hit-by-the-crisis/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:22:26 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=838 Even though it is the least integrated with the global economy, Africa may be the worst hit region by the global economic crisis. Each of the four channels through which the crisis is affecting Africa has a particularly nefarious impact. Read full article>>]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/africa-least-integrated-but-worst-hit-by-the-crisis/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/maersk-alabama-captain-rescued-by-rear-adm-michelle-howards-ship/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/maersk-alabama-captain-rescued-by-rear-adm-michelle-howards-ship/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:57:57 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=855 MAERSK-ALABAMA CAPTAIN RESCUED BY REAR ADM. MICHELLE HOWARD’S SHIP Whoa! Nope, this is one you SURE DIDN’T HEAR on the news. The ship that rescued the Maersk-Alabama’s captain was skippered by a BLACK FEMALE REAR ADMIRAL? Get OUT of here! If you’re like me, you briefly saw her in some news clips, and (like me) [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/maersk-alabama-captain-rescued-by-rear-adm-michelle-howards-ship/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/sickle-cell-and-deaths-in-custody-conference-2/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/sickle-cell-and-deaths-in-custody-conference-2/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:47:03 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=853 Registration closes 18 May 2009 - Book now to avoid disappointment! The Unit for the Social Study of Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell (TASC Unit) at De Montfort University, Leicester is pleased to present this exclusive one-day conference. The conference examines Sickle Cell Disorders, healthcare neglect in prisons, racism in the criminal justice system and the [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/sickle-cell-and-deaths-in-custody-conference-2/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/theatre-review-death-and-the-kings-horseman/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/theatre-review-death-and-the-kings-horseman/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:11:13 +0000 Catch a Vibe http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=846 Is death the start of the human journey or its end? Is mortality a transition from one sphere of our existence to another – the recurring cycle of life, death and rebirth? From Nobel Literature Laureate Wole Soyinka’s versatile prose emerges a mournful piece of theatre, which isn’t in fear of difficult themes of life [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/theatre-review-death-and-the-kings-horseman/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/is-south-africa-on-the-cusp-of-change/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/is-south-africa-on-the-cusp-of-change/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:03:34 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=836 Jacob Zuma is one step away from the Union Buildings – South Africa’s seat of power. Wednesday’s national and provincial elections are certain to see the African National Congress (ANC) leader become the new president of South Africa. But this year’s elections have been different. A new opposition party, hewn from the ruling African National [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/is-south-africa-on-the-cusp-of-change/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/scratched-out-the-urban-musical/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/scratched-out-the-urban-musical/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:47:19 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=826 R&D Productions would like to invite you to the Charity Gala performance of ‘Scratched Out – The Urban Musical’ in aid of the ACLT Saturday 18 April, 7.30pm, Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, Hammersmith W6 9RL Tickets: £25 (plus food, drinks & music after the show) Box office: 020 8237 1111 Book Tickets Here ‘Scratched Out [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/scratched-out-the-urban-musical/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/a-tale-of-a-forgotten-people-pt1/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/a-tale-of-a-forgotten-people-pt1/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:01:12 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=799 A Tale of a Forgotten People By Vava Tampa Outside public eyes in a remote corner of Africa and literally under the world’s radar screen, a country is sinking in a river of blood! Mothers crying! Fathers and sons trading hot metals! Neighbours, in alliance with local armed groups, seething through the thick dense forest [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/a-tale-of-a-forgotten-people-pt1/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/colourful-radio-invites-you/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/colourful-radio-invites-you/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:22:20 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=664 Party People and Colourful Radio invite you to Behind The Groove this Easter Thursday 9th April at The Korsan Bar, 161 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch E8 8AL. DJs include Calvin Francis, James Anthony, Gordon Mac, DJ Elayne, Mastermind, Pete Andrew, Leroy Johnson and more. Admission £10 all night. Doors open 10pm, Dress Code smart casual. To book [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/04/colourful-radio-invites-you/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/resolution-on-obama-stirs-debate/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/resolution-on-obama-stirs-debate/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:18:51 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=619 ATLANTA — What might have been a routine resolution honoring President Obama became a flashpoint Friday in the Georgia House of Representatives. Angry black lawmakers walked out of the chamber, accusing white Republican leaders of racism when they delayed the resolution for a second time. The resolution congratulates Mr. Obama on becoming the first African-American [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/resolution-on-obama-stirs-debate/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/post-poll-antiguan-uncertainty/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/post-poll-antiguan-uncertainty/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:12:50 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=617 UNCERTAINTY hangs over the future of Antigua and Barbuda’s second-term government of Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer last week with the filing of four election petitions Thursday (March 19) by the opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) in the High Court. RICKEY SINGH The challenging of the declared results involve three of the nine seats won by [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/post-poll-antiguan-uncertainty/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/show-honours-african-american-artists/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/show-honours-african-american-artists/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:40:57 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=567 A powerful collection of works by some of the leading African-American artists is on display at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County. The exhibit, called “Distinguish Visions, Timeless Traditions,” came about when Calvin Mims, art services coordinator for the council, discovered that a number of art collectors in town have works of some of the [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/show-honours-african-american-artists/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/nigel-b-jon-juniors-birthday-celebration/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/nigel-b-jon-juniors-birthday-celebration/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:07:55 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=562 Bank Holiday Sat 11 April 2009 The Specialists, Londons No1 Raving Promoters Cordially Invite Real Ravers To The Double Birthday Celebration Of Nigel B & Jon Junior From Special Touch Urban Street Sound.. This Will Be Taking Place At The Plush & Exclusive China Palace, 2 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock North E16 1DR.. (off [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/nigel-b-jon-juniors-birthday-celebration/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/fola-single-launch-party-for-phenomenal-woman/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/fola-single-launch-party-for-phenomenal-woman/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:38:20 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=541 Hey there. Ladies & gentlemen, welcome to the MAIN EVENT! We are one stop away from D.DAY, however brace yourselves & get ready for a magical experience! Strctly Entertainment Ltd presents The Single Launch Party for PHENOMENAL WOMAN – come & watch FOLA with full band ‘Slo Burn’ as she headlines superb lineup of UK [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/fola-single-launch-party-for-phenomenal-woman/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/from-britain-with-love-sex-and-swagger/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/from-britain-with-love-sex-and-swagger/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:59:11 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=507 By J. Freedom du Lac Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, March 17, 2009; Page C01 “I don’t know how to stay in one genre,” Estelle Fanta Swaray declared during her Sunday night concert at the 9:30 club. She was hardly apologizing, though — more like sharing her mission statement. The nascent British star has shortened [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/from-britain-with-love-sex-and-swagger/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/sickle-cell-and-deaths-in-custody-conference/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/sickle-cell-and-deaths-in-custody-conference/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:45:54 +0000 User Contibuted Article http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=503 Sickle Cell and Deaths in Custodyconference The Unit for the Social Study of Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell (TASC Unit) at De Montfort University, Leicester is pleased to present this exclusive one day conference. The conference examines Sickle Cell disorders, healthcare neglect in prisons, racism in the criminal justice system and the introduction of specialist custody [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/sickle-cell-and-deaths-in-custody-conference/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/round-up-south-african-news/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/round-up-south-african-news/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:34:14 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=495 Senior ANC Official Vows Jacob Zuma will Quit if Convicted of … Voice of America – USA By Darren Taylor South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) says it’s confident it will win more than 70 percent of the vote when the … See all stories on this topic South Africa considers steps [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/round-up-south-african-news/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/whats-new-on-africa-awakening-press-release-march-14-2009/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/whats-new-on-africa-awakening-press-release-march-14-2009/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:27:26 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=461 Dear Friends of Africa Awakening, I  hope you are all having a great weekend. May your dreams, aspirations and personal ambitions this year, continue to be blessed by the vision, the grace and the spirit of the Lord. AFRICA AWAKENING is all about: Promoting the needs and interests of Africans, West Indians and the Black [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/whats-new-on-africa-awakening-press-release-march-14-2009/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/memorial-plaque-dedcated-to-olaudah-equiano/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/memorial-plaque-dedcated-to-olaudah-equiano/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:47:40 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=418 About 300 people attended Monday night’s dedication in St, Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, of a memorial plaque to Olaudah Equiano (c.1745-97), the leading black abolitionist. Equiano had been baptised at the Church in February 1759. While people waited for the start of the service the Church organist played the ‘Trumpet Voluntary’ by John Stanley (1712-86) [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/memorial-plaque-dedcated-to-olaudah-equiano/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/sa-cameraman-wins-top-award/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/sa-cameraman-wins-top-award/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:31:41 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=308 South African cameraman Garwin McLuckie has been named Camera Operator of the Year in the 2008 Royal Television Society (RTS) Television Journalism Awards. Images by Gallo The awards are presented annually in London and are aimed at recognising creative and excellent journalism from UK news broadcasters, McLuckie, who works for Sky News in the UK, [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/sa-cameraman-wins-top-award/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/home-educators-and-black-supplementary-schools-conference/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/home-educators-and-black-supplementary-schools-conference/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:24:15 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=211 Event: Home Educators and Black Supplementary Schools Conference “Updated information and discussion.” What: Workshop Host: BAOUKHE and NABSS Start Time: Saturday, June 6 at 11:00am End Time: Saturday, June 6 at 4:00pm Where: Hackney Museum To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=55194513302&aref=20916742]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/home-educators-and-black-supplementary-schools-conference/feed/ 0