Brent based, pan-London voluntary organisation BTWSC will be delivering a number of Black History Month events across London this year, using information from its 'NARM (Naming And Role Model) Highlighting African British Male Role Models 1907-2007' book. The NARM British African Civil Rights History programmes aims to show that there have been numerous African-led civil rights movements in Britain, and not just in places like the US or South Africa.

BTWSC & Associated Organisations' BHM events:

What: NARM African British Civil Rights History + Key Activism & Campaigns
NARM (Naming And Role Model) consultant Kwaku will deliver an inter-active presentation on African British Civil Rights highlighting activists from the NARM book, and campaigns such as the Bristol Bus Boycott, Black People's Day Of Action, and the activism of Eric Irons OBE in Nottingham, Berry Edwards in Manchester etc. Historian Dr Hakim Adi will deliver a talk on WASU (West African Students Union) and the activism of its members. There will also be an edutainment performance that speaks to the topic by Music4Causes rapper Kimba, followed by an open discussion.

When: Wednesday Oct. 26, 6.30-8.45pm
Where: Council Chamber, Harrow Civic Centre, Station Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 2UL
Cost: Free

To book or for more information: info@btwsc.com
For more details of BTWSC BHM, resources and services: www.btwsc.com/BHM_Projects and http://btwsc.com/BTWSC_Resources_And_Expertise.

What: NARM African British Civil Rights History + Henry Sylvester Williams & Co.
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 Henry Sylvester Williams, who organised the 1990 Pan-African Conference, and Dr John Alcindor, and Samuel Coleridge Taylor, who had local Westminster connections. There will also be an edutainment performance that speaks to the topic by Music4Causes rapper Kimba, followed by an open discussion. Presented by BTWSC in association with WSDG.

When: Friday Oct. 28, 6.30-8.45pm
Where: Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminster, London SW1E 6QP
Cost: Free

To book or for more information: info@btwsc.com
For more details of BTWSC BHM, resources and services: www.btwsc.com/BHM_Projects and http://btwsc.com/BTWSC_Resources_And_Expertise.

What: The Conscious Music Mini Discussion & Freestyle Session
Calling parents, youths, artists, promoters, and consumers - this is a chance for conscious artists and fans to discuss conscious black music issues. Listen to conscious music by rappers, including Kimba and Paradise (57th Dynasty), and hear them break down the message behind their songs. Moderated by Kwaku. Performers in the audience will be welcome to join in the closing freestyle session based around the Harrow BHM 2011 theme: 'Significant British African* Achievements Throughout History (outside of Sports and Entertainment)' *Anyone of African descent from the continent or its diaspora. Presented by Akoben Awards in association with Harrow Library.

When: Sunday Oct. 30 2011, 2.00-4.30pm
Where: Gayton Library, 5 St John's Rd, Harrow On The Hill, HA1 2EE. 020 8427 6012
Cost: Free
For more information: akobenawards@gmail.com

What: They Are There: Highlighting Africans Within British Business & Corporate World
Kwaku and special guests will lead an inter-active, audio-visual presentation which breaks the myth that Africans are not business owners or within the high echelons of the corporate world, by highlighting business owners, from Ignatius Sancho, a shopkeeper in Westminster over 200 years ago, to contemporary business people and executives who have made significant achievements in the private, public and statutory sectors. There will also be an edutainment performance that speaks to the topic by Music4Causes rapper Kimba, followed by discussion and “golden hand” contributions from the audience.

When: Thursday Nov. 10 2011, 6.00-8.45pm
Where: Council Chamber, Harrow Civic Centre, Station Road, Harrow HA1 2XF
Cost: Free

To book or for more information: akobenawards@gmail.com

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 topic by Music4Causes rapper Kimba, followed by a discussion on the life and work of Dr Moody.

When: Sunday Oct. 16, 1.30-4pm
Where: Dulwich Library, 386 Lordship Lane, London SE22 8NB
Cost: Free
To book & for further information: info@btwsc.com

For more details of BTWSC BHM, resources and services: www.btwsc.com/BHM_Projects and http://btwsc.com/BTWSC_Resources_And_Expertise.

What: NARM African British Civil Rights History + CLR James Discussion
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 socio-political activist CLR James. There will be poetry by Ngoma Bishop, and Music4Causes rapper Kimba will perform a rap that speaks to the topic plus an ode to CLR. The event will end with a discussion with audience and special guests on CLR’s work. Signed copies of 'African Voices: Quotations By People Of African Descent' will be on sale with a £1 off offer. Presented by BTWSC in association with Centerprise Trust.

When: Wednesday Oct. 19, 6.30-9.00pm
Where: Centerprise Bookshop, 136 Kingsland High Street, London E8 2NS
Cost: £5
To book: Emmanuel Amevor, CEO, Centerprise Trust Ltd, 136-138 Kingsland High Street London E8 2NS. 020 7254 9632. www.centerprisetrust.org.uk

For more details of BTWSC BHM, resources and services:
www.btwsc.com/BHM_Projects
http://btwsc.com/BTWSC_Resources_And_Expertise



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