We kicked off the year by supporting our client the Black Cultural Archives with three important events remembering the founder Mr Len Garrison whose bust was unveiled to capacity crowds at Lambeth Town Hall 18th February . The sculpture created by his best friend George ‘Fowokan’ Kelly will be available for all to see when the Black Cultural Archives moves into its new home at Raleigh Hall in its 30 year of operation November 2011. View this film made by Fowokan, "The Making of Len Garrison".

Incidentally we have been volunteers for the organisation for a number of years , we work with them as a client and we now have become a friend. As we want to get behind the organisation at this crucial juncture to ensure that the dream of a National Heritage centre Raleigh Hall at the improved and revamped Windrush Square Brixton the Caribbean spiritual home. becomes a reality. You can become a friend by visiting the organisation's website www.bcaheritage.org.uk . Perhaps you might organise events and activities on their behalf.

As part of the BCA Oral History project which we have been project co- ordinating for the Oral History Project of the Black Women’s Movement we work with up to 22 volunteers trained as transcribers and interviewers. plus we inverviewed 33 women across the UK. The study day was organised in partnership with the Women’s library as part of the lead up to International Women’s weekend 6th March. This brought together Stella Dadzie one of the authors of the seminal book The Heart of the Race which is still available to buy from our Amazon book shop. Event was also attended by former Government minister and MP for Brent South Dawn Butler and Professor Heidi Mirza from the Institute of Education nearly 200 women attended More details and photographs taken by project's resident volunteer photographer Barbara Grey can be viewed on the BCA website.. Delegates came from as far field as Nottingham , Liverpool and Finland.

Most recently we organised in conjunction with Lambeth Active Communities a celebration and awards evening remembering the Caribbean Community contribution to the development of Lambeth Council the West Indian Ex Servicemen organisation given an award for the work in Windrush generation were honoured.

Nu-Beyond and Janus Solutions present
'An Audience with Dr Lez Henry', hosted by The Investigator, Bro Andrew Muhammad + special invited guests, 25th June, 7.30 - 11pm @ The Nettlefold Hall, West Norwood Library 1-5 Norwood High Street, London SE27 9JX. Food and refreshments available.
Click here for Dr. Lez profile.
For £10.00 tickets please contact:
Nu-Beyond: 020 8480 8068
email: [email protected]

Women Power and Politics Special Offer
Thursday 24th June the Tricycle host special evening celebrating the work of international acclaimed Kim Longinotto, a filmmaker renowned for creating extraordinary human portraits and tackling controversial topics with compassion. Click here for a special offer

Jobs board
Harvey Nash are seeking non executive board members for British rail so if you think that this vacancy might be of interest to you please contact Peter Reichwald at Havey Nash 0207 356 1631 more

Opportunities
We have a constantly updated section full of opportunities, grants, funding, and many other options and avenues available to you via our website. We also offer Graphic/Web Design Service and Professional Career Coaching (1st 12 get one hour free, please state how our Career Coaching will benefit you to qualify) contact us

Haringey Adoption
Make this year a special year for you and your family and open your doors and heart to a new addition. Please regularly visit our website and online shop for information, contacts and books on the subject. Haringey Adoption have organised a number of open days for people to find out more about the process next one will be 22nd July, 16th Sept and 18th Nov at Wood Green Central Library, High Road, Wood Green, N22 6XD. Starting at 9.30am onwards. If you would like further information please call the Adoption Service on 0208 489 4610 Website

Quote of the month
"Early in life I had learned that if you want something, you had better make some noise".
MalcolmX 1925- 1965

Black History 365
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Book of the month
Pulling the Punches:
Defeating Domestic Violence
publisher Bogle-l'Ouverture Press Ltd
Luke Daniels highly experienced and revered counsellor community activist has written an insightful and powerful resource book wit practical exercise and much food for thought looking at domestic violence.
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Cd of the month
Keith Waithe
Gathering Echoes Essequibo Music
Keith Waithe and the Macusi band present this fabulous moving cd . This is a celebration of his journey from a young man of Guyana to Britain of 31 years. Bringing together jazz classics like Don’t Explain, Stormy Weather we loved his treatment of , Redemption Song God Bless the Child and certainly enjoyed listening to his signatuare piece Guyana With Love pure magic.
Visit the Offical Keith Waithe website

Dvd of the month
TEN PERCENT by actor Tony Mc PHerson
Just released DVD tells the film of lucrative deal surrounding Joe Louis’ first heavyweight title win.

He was one of the greatest boxing heavyweights of all time successfully defending his title 25 times for more than ten years. But early on in his career Joe Louis found himself up against an unofficial colour bar that had kept black boxers out of title contention.
Twenty years earlier, Jack Johnson’s reign as the first black heavyweight champion had outraged white America and even led to race riots. But in the murky world of boxing, the colour of money works wonders. Louis secured his first shot at the richest prize in the sport by agreeing to a deal that kept the man he defeated – James Braddock – in clover for the rest of his life.
Reviewed by co editor of Black History 365 Angela Cobbinah full version on website

Gone too soon (We wish to remember)
Lena Horne pioneering actress, singer and civil rights activist. | more

Cy Grant Guyanese actor, singer and writer who in the 1950s became the first black person to appear regularly on British television. | more

Haiti
Following the catastrophic events in Haiti, we will endeavour to keep you up to date with events being planned as part of the community efforts in regards to supporting Haiti | more