Hidden Histories of Black Brilliance
Hidden Histories of Black Brilliance
Date and Time: Friday, November 1 · 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
Location: London South Bank University, The Hub
103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA, United Kingdom
About the Event
Join us for an uplifting evening celebrating Black history and changemakers! We will explore stories of inventors, innovators, ancient civilizations, and pioneering leaders, delving into the hidden histories of Black brilliance with Calbert & Isabella. Additionally, we will be joined by four trailblazers whose lived experiences have shaped their initiatives to empower others.
Event Agenda:
- 17:30 - 18:00: Arrival & Registration
- 18:00 - 19:00: Hidden Histories of Black Brilliance - Talk by Calbert Bradford & Isabella Mascarenhas
- 19:00 - 19:15: Break
- 19:15 - 20:15: Knowing History Creates Better Futures - Panel Discussion with Nike Folayan, Ollie Folayan, Courtney Daniella Boateng & Renée Kapuku
- 20:15 - 22:00: Conscious Music, Black Brilliance Exhibition, and Soul Food featuring DJ Beanie Don
Event Highlights:
Explore exhibition stands showcasing the best history books, Black history timelines, and Black-owned businesses. Enjoy African & Caribbean soul food while networking and celebrating Black brilliance.
About the Speakers:
Calbert Bradford & Isabella Mascarenhas: Cultural historians and educators with a passion for sharing knowledge about Black history. Together, they have curated learning modules covering topics such as Kings & Queens, Ancient Civilisations, and Modern Day Trailblazers.
Nike & Ollie Folayan: Co-founders of the Association for Black & Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE), who have been awarded MBEs for their contributions to diversity in engineering. AFBE provides career guidance and corporate programmes to help companies diversify talent.
Courtney Daniella Boateng & Renée Kapuku: Co-founders of "To My Sisters," a women's empowerment organisation that hosts personal development retreats, events, and produces a popular podcast with a global network of young, enterprising women.
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Contact:
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Event Details
- Date : Friday 1 November 2024
- Time : 5:30pm - 9:00pm
- Venue : London South Bank University
- Event Organiser : AFBE UK
- Event type : Networking
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- Cost : Free