| Thurs 20 Oct, 8pm |
Asere and the Sound of Cuba |
Drawing their inspiration from traditional Cuban songs, seven young musicians came together in the 1990s to create music with a contemporary edge. Staying true to an acoustic base they developed a fresh sound with inventive songwriting and soulful groove.
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Colchester Arts Centre, Church St. CO1 1NF. Admission: £10 / £8 Conc. |
| Thurs 20 Oct |
Global Dignity Day |
Join us on the university squares during the day and contribute to community art by adding a message or handprint to our board, and see how some of the university's societies are celebrating Global Dignity Day.
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University of Essex. Admission: Free. More info: drplus@essex.ac.uk |
| Thurs 20 Oct |
Out of Slavery' Nardia Foster |
As part of Global Dignity Day, the university is delighted to welcome Nardia Foster, author of Out of Slavery: the History of British Black Caribbean People. Explore the history and identity of black Caribbean people in Britain. Creative pieces produced during the workshop will be on display at the Black History Month Fair at the university on 29th October.
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University of Essex. Admission: Free. More info: drplus@essex.ac.uk |
| Fri 21st Oct, 8pm |
Committee Soiree |
An informal, casual Colchester Black History Month committee gathering to socially meet and talk and relax. |
Slack Space, St. James House, Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PQ. Admission: Free |
| Sat 22 Oct, 8pm |
Who is Black "One Drop" |
Exhibition finale presented by Lawrence Walker, Chairman of Colchester Black Month 2011 with Special Guest Nardia Foster, the author of "Out of Slavery" The History of British Black Caribbean people in the United Kingdom workshop, Lecture and Book Review.
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Slack Space, St. James House, Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PQ. Admission: Free |
| Sun 23 Oct, 11am |
Miles for Smiles' Charity Walk |
A chance to walk a course around the outskirts of the town of either 5 miles or 10 miles and raise funds for favourite charity. Everyone's invited to support the cause.
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Starting from the FOX Pub in Layer Dela Haye thru Fridaywoods. |
| Tues 25 Oct, 1pm |
African Diaspora on the culture of Latin America |
All members of the university and the local community are warmly invited to this informal lunchtime session to mark Black History Month. Drawing on the University's leading-edge research in the area, participants will have the chance to explore the impact of the African Diaspora on the culture of Latin America.
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University of Essex. Admission: Free. More info: ldev@essex.ac.uk |
| Fri 28 Oct, 7.30pm |
An African Affair |
Come and taste the world with an evening of African food and variety of entertainment celebrating African spirit and beauty, ranging from eclectic talents in spoken words with London based poets such as Leeto, Obe from RADA and Amanda (Essex Uni's resident poets) to soulful harmonies sang by the beautiful voice of "Nandi" a talented singer/songwriter from Zimbabwe, with a stunning array of African dishes to sample, dancers and other goodies to ensure an extravaganza.
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Lakeside Theatre University of Essex. Admission: Free |
| Sat 29 Oct, 1pm |
University of Essex Students' Union Black History Month Fair |
A fantastic, family-friendly event to end Black History Month. The day will include: live music from reggae to steel band; stalls with food, clothes and other culturally diverse items; and attractions for children. Special thanks to the University of Essex Equality and Diversity Unit for their tremendous contribution.
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University of Essex Campus. Admission: Free |