‘Hidden Figures’ discussion group

A session taking a look at the themes explored in the novel ‘Hidden Figures’ by Margot Lee Shetterly.

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Let’s dance! Free salsa classes and demonstration

Free salsa classes and demonstration — presented by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, in association with Crossbodyleads.

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Steel drum band live performance

A free live performance presented by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences — as part of Black History Month 2017.

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The Yoruba Women Choir

Nigeria’s Yoruba Women Choir, one of the world’s greatest choirs, visits Lakeside Arts as part of Black History Month 2017 celebrations.

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The Tempest

A powerful, passionate and magical production featuring stunning contemporary African choreography from Shyne Phiri, with an original soundtrack which samples traditional Malawian music.

Tags: Black History Month, black history month 2017, choreography, dance, The Tempest, William Shakespeare

Izindava

Performed by a cast of stunning dancers, Izindava synthesises ballet, contemporary and African dance and music in a powerful and immersive experience that is accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Tags: Black History Month, black history month 2017, dance, dance performance, Izindava, Lakeside Arts, Tavaziva

Celebrate Black History Month 2017

The University of Nottingham is set to celebrate Black History Month 2017 — with music, discussions, […]

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Black History Month Celebration: a live music performance.

The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Contemporary present a celebration music event for Black History Month — featuring performances from three singer/songwriters.

Tags: bhm, Black History Month, black history month 2017, daisy godfrey, joy mumford, live music, people and culture, sawyer, singer, songwriter

Digging deeper: unearthing narratives of black British coal miners

Historian and author Norma Gregory presents an illustrated narrative on the struggles and experiences of African Caribbean coal miners from across the UK, unearthed oral history research and photographic evidence, through projects funded by the Heritage Lottery Funded (HLF).

Tags: Black and Minority Ethnic, black british coal miners, Black History Month, BME, coal miners, Norma Gregory

Race equality in higher education: what’s it got to do with you?

A conference hosted in partnership with the University of Birmingham, as part of Black History Month 2017.

Tags: Black and Minority Ethnic, Black History Month, BME, BME Staff Network, equality and diversity, Race Equality