October is national Black History Month and so TaCMEP (Tendring and
Colchester Minority Ethnic Partnership) and DEEL (Development Education
Essex Limited), have partnered with Colchester Arts Centre and Essex
University Lakeside Theatre to create Colchester Bicentenary Black
History Month - a vibrant and energetic festival of events celebrating
African and African Caribbean culture in our community and marking the
200 years anniversary of the parliamentary abolition of the transatlantic
slave trade. As Britain remembers its role in the parliamentary abolishment
of the slave trade, we acknowledge and celebrate those African men and
women who have brought about their own emancipation. Taking place throughout
the month are workshops and performances for adults and children in schools
and public arts venues across Colchester exploring Black History through
theatre, music, visual art, film, stand-up comedy, discussion groups,
speakers, dance, and storytelling.
Our BHM Events
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Friday 19 Oct Lakeside Theatre, 7.30pm
Film Presentations by the Director Dami Akinnusi
£5 / £3 Concessions |
In his short lifetime Malcolm X changed the face of American politics and the civil rights struggle. Introducing a Black British perspective, Malcolm’s Echo explores the legacy of one of the most famous black heroes in history and looks at the timely relevance of his views and philosophies. Malcolm’s Echo reverberates within the works of activists, scholars, hip hop artists and everyday people who have been influenced by one of the greatest revolutionaries of all time.
Award-winning documentary film-maker Dami Akinnusi presents extracts of her film Malcolm’s Echo and talks about being an African woman in film-making, welcoming an open discussion. |
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Tuesday 23 Oct Lakeside Theatre, 12.30 pm
Cleveland Watkiss
£4 / £1 UoE Students |
| Cleveland Watkiss was Voted Wire/Guardian Jazz Awards Best Vocalist for three consecutive years, versed in a huge multitude of Genres and musical styles, making the cultural connection that all the music is rooted in the legacy of Europe/Africa and its Diaspora |
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Tuesday 23 Oct Lakeside Theatre, 7.30pm
Our Stories Open Forum
Free |
DWENNIMMEN "ram's horns” symbol of humility together with strength, The ram will fight fiercely against an adversary, but it also submits humbly to slaughter, emphasizing that even the strong need to be humble. Film Screening: Road To Freedom. Open Forum: Call VIBHA at TaCMEP on 01206 871925 to book a slot. |
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Thursday 25 Oct Lakeside Theatre, 7.30pm
Tambai Ensemble with Anna Mudeka
£8 / £5 Concessions |
Exploring Africa and Cuba and tracing the slave trade route through music, dance and story.
Tambai Ensemble presents an authentic and original piece of theatre exploring the slave trade route from Africa to South America. |
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Friday 26 Oct Shrub End Community Sports Centre
Cultural Day
Free entry |
Music from Junior Mix, drumming workshop, film, Hip Hop dance workshop, and more activities presented by Colchester Borough Council.
Contact Faye on 01206 282 968 |
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Friday 26 Oct Lakeside Theatre 7pm
Akua Ofosuhene Presents “What is the Legacy of Slavery?’ and 3 Short Films |
Akua Ofosuhene has made 5 short films to date and is working on her 1st feature length documentary.
This evening Akua will be showing three of her films: “What is The Legacy of Slavery?”, “Moving On”, “Keep Her” and “A Short Story For My Niece” |
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Friday 26th Oct Students Union
Spoken Words/DJs and Flawless Crew Hip Hop Dance
9.15pm
SQUARE 3 Outside SU building
FREE ENTRY |
This performance will be followed by :
Beach Party - Dancehall/Soca/Commercial/Club Sub Zero
Café Mondo - Funkology
Level 2 - Reggae & Ska etc
MEGAPASSES ARE VALID
NUS £4.50
Guest £5.00
Opening 11.00pm - 3.00am |
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Saturday 27th Oct Colchester Arts Centre, 8pm
Afro-Tema
£8 / £6 Concessions |
Born in Dakar, capital of Senegal, in the early 1960s, Makhou N’Diaye is the lead singer and song-writer of Afro-Tema. Driving afro-funk is interspersed with languid reggae, hot Afro-Latin and Hi-Life give way to high-energy Mbalax. |
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Tuesday 30th Oct, 12.30pm
Lunchtime Concert Mandisa Knights and Richard Doughty
£4/ UoE Students £1 |
This all started with some freestyle improvisation in the theatre which lead to one of those rare and special moments that we just had to share with a wider audience. Expect an afternoon of sultry jazz standards and bluesy classics, one not to miss. |
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29 October – 19 November Hollytrees Museum
Community Art Exhibition
Free Entry |
A visual and audio art exhibition created by Anita McKenzie’s Family Art Workshops, students of Colchester Sixth Form College, and Clifford Hinds.
This exhibition will be available in November to tour schools, community centres and places of business.
Call Clifford Hinds on 01206 863 998 for details. |
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More information can be found at www.colchesterblackhistorymonth.com
or on brochures available at the Colchester Library, Colchester Arts Centre,
The Visitors Information Office and other public venues.
Funded by Colchester Borough Council, Awards 4 All, Arts Council England,
East, and Heritage Lottery Fund.
For diary listings and more please visit
www.colchesterblackhistorymonth.com |
