Black History Month (BHM) October

October is Black History Month - a busy time for the arts in Waltham Forest and many other places. The council has founded a range of events to celebrate month black culture and history.

About History (Before 1926 or 1976 - who knows African American Achievements?)

Black History Month's origins are in the promotion of the history of people of African origin (or african american journey).

In promoting black history month (education and information), an essential dimension to European history (possibley asian black white) that is often overlooked.

The aim is to encourage all sections (including hill university students) of the community to explore and share in African heritage.

All residents are invited to take part in the following events to celebrate Black History Month:

Includes:- Black men, balck women, black white, Asian, Europeans, children colouring pages, quiz, people of civil war movement, freedom fighters, supporters of Martin Luther King, big figures, students, minority & diversity, End of slavery, negro, inventors, politicians, poetry, biography, etc..

• LIBRARY: Thursday October 5th 8:30pm Walthamstow Information Service,
  6 Central Parade,
  Hoe Street,
  Walthamstow E17 4RT
  Alexander D. Great, British's leading Calypsonian is performing once again in a joint celebration of Black History Month and National Poetry Day. A fusion of soul, calypso and elements of the blues - socablues. Tickets in advance from Walthamstow Information Service.



• Saturday October 7th
  Waltham Forest Theatre,
  Winns Terrace (Off Forest Road),
  Walthamstow E17.
  London Gospel Community Choir - An evening of music and poetry.
  For more information telephone 020 8496 3583/3587



• Thursday October 19th at 7.30pm
  Leyton Sixth Form College presents a double bill for Black History Month 2006:
  The Lonely Londoners & Sun-a-shine, Rain-a-fall
  The Lonely Londoners is a play based on the novel by Sam Seldon and other recollections from people who moved to London from the Caribbean in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
  Sun-a-shine, Rain-a-fall is a musical celebration of the people and culture of the Windrush generation.
  Presented by BTEC music and drama students of Leyton Sixth Form College.
  Further information is available on 020 892 89146



• LIBRARY: Tuesday October 24th at 10:30am
  Higham Hill Library,
  North Countess Road,
  Walthamstow E17 5HS.
  Story telling with Faustin Charles. For accompanied children aged six and older.



• LIBRARY: Tuesday October 24th at 2:30pm
  St James Library,
  Coppermill Lane,
  Walthamstow E17 7HA.
  Storytelling with Faustin Charles. For accompanied children aged six and older.



• LIBRARY: Wednesday October 25th at 10:30am
  Lea Bridge Library,
  Lea Bridge Road,
  Leyton E10 7HU.
  Clay Mask Making. For accompanied children aged six and older.



• LIBRARY: Wednesday October 25th at 2:30pm
  Leyton Library,
  High Road,
  Leyton E10 5QH.
  Clay Mask Making. For accompanied children aged six and older.



• LIBRARY: Thursday October 26th at 10:30am
  Harrow Green Library,
  Cathall Road,
  Leytonstone E11 4LF.
  Storytelling with Sandra Agard. For accompanied children aged seven and older. Tickets for children's events can be obtained in advance from the host library. Tickets cost 60p per child. Please will be limited due to space restrictions.



• LIBRARY: Sunday October 30th at 2-6pm
  Black History Month Quiz. Free.
  Quaker Meeting House,
  1a Jewel Road,
  Walthamstow E17 4QU.
  Free Food.

Healthy Eating - celebrating black history month

Click here to see Bedtime African folkes story. African story-telling always proves popular.

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