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YBS – Young, Black and Successful


 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 sure to ...

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Black History Month Events 2011


Black History Month Events 2011

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 conflict and knife related incidents ...

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NARM African British Civil Rights History + A Focus On Dr Harold Moody


What: NARM African British Civil Rights History + A Focus On Dr Harold Moody NARM (Naming And Role Model) consultant Kwaku will deliver an inter-active presentation on African British Civil Rights highlighting activists from the NARM book, including Dr Harold Moody of the League Of Coloured Peoples, who lived and worked in Southwark. There will also be an edutainment performance that speaks to the ...

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E-Migration: Migrants in the Digital Age


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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 homes; they can ...

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Croydon Celebrates Black History


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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 ...

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Music, New Markets, African and Caribbean Biodiversity


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 you to ...

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Theatre review: Death and the King’s Horseman


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 ...

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Scratched Out The Urban Musical


Saturday 18 April, 7.30pm, Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, Hammersmith W6 9RL

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 - The Urban Musical' ...

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Colourful Radio invites you…


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 ...

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Do Community groups make a difference?


AUGUSTA, Ga. - It was a gathering to reclaim black manhood--a conference for all ages, men and women, held at Paine College. “You can achieve, you can believe, you can conceive, that truly this country is made for you and you need to use the world as your oyster," said Dr. Mike Weaver, organizer. Men and ...

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Was OPD’s Treatment of Inner Circle racist?


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Last week, Geoffrey Pete--long a well-respected figure in Oakland's African-American community, and the owner of Geoffrey's Inner Circle nightclub--held a press conference outside Oakland City Hall to announce he's considering filing a complaint against the OPD for unlawful harassment. Pete has previously raised allegations that OPD and former mayor Jerry Brown instituted a crackdown on Oakland's ...

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Nigel B & Jon Junior’s Birthday Celebration..


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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 Tidal Basin Rd, which ...

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- FOLA – SINGLE LAUNCH PARTY FOR ‘PHENOMENAL WOMAN’


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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 talent! Mon ...

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Home Educators and Black Supplementary Schools Conference


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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

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Black Canadians – An overview


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Black Canadians in Canada: Total Population of Canada: 30+,000,000 Number of Black People living in Canada: 670,000 Percentage of Canadian Population that's Black: 2% Percentage of the Black Canadian Population living in: - Toronto - 47% - Montreal - 20% - Ottawa - 6% - Vancouver - 3% - Halifax - 2% Where Black Canadians ...

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Breaking the Silence: The Congo.


Vigil in Washington DC http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=54861068279 Vigil in San Fransisco (University of San Franscico) http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=52876877375 If you can\'t make it to DC or in the CA, we hope that you can light up one candle wherever you are for the women in the Congo or organize one. Sunday, March 8, 2009 Global Vigil in Support of the Women of Congo 3 PM- ...

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The UK Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders


The UK Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, March 23rd – 27th, 2009 Final Call for Applications – The UK Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy would like to announce its final call for applications for our upcoming program The UK Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders, taking place ...

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The Rwandan Genocide: Why it happened


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Rwandan Genocide: Why it happened and Why it shouldn’t have happen The year 2004 marked the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide in which 1,000,000 Rwandans were slaughtered over the course of 100 days, although some officials reported a span of 8 weeks….

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