Celebrating Black History Month 2007
Black History month is upon us once again and Lambeth Council is proud to present its biggest and most exciting series of events yet. The 2007 programme has something for everyone, with a children and young people's programme, a family learning week, and a wide-ranging series of events and activities, all age groups from the youngest family members to elders are all catered for.
Authors feature highly on this years programme with appearances by multiple award-winner Ben Okri, Biyi Bandele, and Simi Bedford among others. The silver screen also features prominently with a film weekender
highlighting new documentary work on slavery, and the screening of the 1954 film classic Carmen Jones. With drama performances, dance workshops, evenings of culture and poetry added to the month long celebrations, this years programme is bursting at the seams with things to see or do.
In addition to the main programme of events, as part of Lambeth's commemorations of the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade, there will also be a series of events to mark the bicentenary and the role Lambeth played in both the slave trade and its eventual abolition.
Highlights of this years events include the
Movement Angol Drum and Dance workshop, a discussion led by BBC presenter Dotun Adebayo and Lionel Morrison exploring the
black influence in and on Britain's media, and a talk for young people by Rodney Clarke, winner of the prestigious Young Baritone of the Year Award. He will discuss the history of black people in classical music and talk about his inspiring career.
Councillor Lorna Campbell, deputy cabinet member for community cohesion commented;
"Lambeth is a borough with a huge cultural diversity that makes it an exciting and vibrant place to live and work. This programme of events, dedicated to the Black experience and Black contribution to arts and culture, is a fitting tribute to these communities".
Councillor Lib Peck, cabinet member for environment and cultural services said;
"The Black community is rich with a variety of cultures. This richness - that has infused many areas - including the media, literature, politics, art and entertainment, is showcased in an exciting and varied programme of events. I would urge everyone to come along with their friends and family to sample some of the great things on offer as we celebrate Black History Month 2007."
For more information or to book tickets for events, call Lambeth Libraries on 020 7926 0758
or email
blackhistorymonth@lambeth.gov.uk.
You can pick up an event brochure from your local library or view the programme of events at
www.lambeth.gov.uk/blackhistorymonth
