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In this exclusive Black History Month event Jeffrey Boakye, author of Black, Listed: Black British Culture Explored, will join… Read More 3 comments. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Following government advice and the cancellation or postponement of event activity across Reading since lockdown, this year’s Black History Month is being marked with a fully digital programme of events and activities throughout October. It has…, Although, you tried so hard to stop us, put all kind of obstacles in our way, yet we…, I’m a young, married, professional Black father. As part of this larger programme of events Islington Heritage has created a wall installation in the Islington Local History Centre made up of collaged images in support of Black Lives Matter. At…, While the recent events around the Black Lives Matter movement have highlighted racism in wider society. Reading will be celebrating Black History Month 2020 0 comment A DIGITAL celebration of drama, workshops, music and conversation are on the menu for this year’s Black History Month in … In years gone by, October has been the only time of year when the UK talks about the achievements of Black people in Britain. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Over the past few years, we’ve grown rapidly, with 24…, The Parole Board is an independent body that decides whether people serving certain prison sentences can be safely…, “Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our strategy and how we ensure our purpose and values…, Norton Rose Fulbright is global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and tangible momentum.

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There will also be a timetable of fascinating speakers, lively debate, thought-provoking films and entertaining theatrical productions; including a Facebook live performance from Limpopo Groove, Reading Museum’s Windrush story exhibition and Paul Robeson display and Berkshire Black Business’ talk and debate on Black MPs in Parliament. Never mind if…, Words are not merely tools to describe things, ideas or concepts. "Reading is a town that rightfully prides itself on its diversity, and this celebration of our black communities has been further highlighted this year with the Black Livers Matter movement.

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October is Black History Month - a time to celebrate the enormous contributions Black people have made to our country. It feels jarring to mention recent events in the same breath as archival moments we read about in the history books. SHARE THIS.

There are a whole host of digital events including workshops, talks, musical performances and theatre performances featuring in the diverse programme of events taking place online across the town in October.

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