Black At The Opera With Rodney Clarke

Winner of the prestigious Young Baritone of the Year Award and graduate of the Royal Academy Rodney Clarke has made a considerable impact on British opera. Since he graduated from the Royal Academy of Music. One of very few famous Black opera singers Clarke recently completed Carmen Jones at the Royal Festival Hall and La Traviata at the Birmingham Opera House. Tonight he talks to Lambeth school children about his inspiring career in classical music and discusses with the audience the history of Black people in classical music. Black At The Opera is being held on Tues 30 Oct at Nettlefold Hall, 1 Norwood High Street SE27 9JX. 2pm. Info: 0207 926 8070.

Mon 1 Oct
TRANSATLANTIC ENSLAVEMENT
What really happened? Robin Walker addresses the question, what was West Africa like before the slave trade, demonstrating that Europeans held detailed information on the Kingdom of Kongo, the Benin Empire, the Ashanti Empire, and the Borno Empire. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 7pm – 9pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Mon 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct
HISTORY CLUB
A series off five visiting lecturers to give talks and hold discussions on the 200th year of the abolition of transatlantic slave trade this theme. Full disabled access. Venue: St. Paul’s Artspace, St. Paul’s Church, St. Stephen’s Road, Bow, E3 9JL (tube: Mile End). 1.30pm – 3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 981 5050.

Tues 2 Oct
THE BLACK HISTORY IN YOUR FACE
Visual history of the many landmarks, buildings and statues that are inextricably connected to Africa and the Caribbean. Featuring Tony Warner. Suitable for families. Venue: In the Pod at Peckham Library, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London SE15. 7pm - 9pm. Adm: Just turn up!

Wed 3 Oct
SLAVERY IN ANCIENT EGYPT
A talk on who really built the pyramids' and an 'Introductory' tour to the collection as well as a chance to get close to ancient Egyptian objects with our handling collection. Venue: Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology at University College London, Malet Place WC1E 6BT. 3pm-7pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 679 2884.

Wed 3 Oct
TOURS OF GANDHI’S CELL
A tour of Kingsley Hall, where Gandhi stayed during his roundtable talks concerning India’s partition in 1931. See website for opening times. Limited wheelchair access. Venue: Kingsley Hall, Powis Road, Bromley-by-Bow, E3 3HJ (tube: Bromley-by-Bow, DLR: Bow Church, Devon’s Road). Adm: Free. Info: 0208 981 8409.

Wed 3 Oct
ANCESTORS – PAUL CROOKS
At the age of ten, Paul’s great-great-great-grandfather, John Alexander Crooks, was captured and put aboard a slave ship bound for Jamaica. Ancestors is the fictionalised account of John’s experiences from 1798 to 1838, and follows two captives whose lives remain entwined, their hopes and struggles for emancipation. Venue: Acton Library, High Street, Acton W3 6NA. 7pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 752 0999.

Thurs 4 Oct
CONFERENCE ON BETWEEN BICENTENARIES
Connecting our traumas, building our resilience with keynote presenter Dr. Joy DeGruy Leary (USA) and others. Venue: South Bank University, London Se1. 5pm - 8pm.

Thurs 4 Oct
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
An inspirational seminar led by PC Gamal Turawa discussing the importance of community leadership. Everyone with a community focused role is invited. Venue: Council Chambers, Islington Town Hall, London N1. 6pm - 8.30pm. Info: 0207 527 2000.

Thurs 4 - 6 Oct
WILLIAM WILBERFORCE
A talk by established American author Kevin Belmonte, who’s latest book is entitled 'Wilberforce and his Enduring Influence'. Venue: artsdepot, Studio Theatre, 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, London N12 0NP.8pm. Adm: £10, conc £8. Info: 0208 369 5454.

Thurs 4 Oct
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
An inspirational seminar led by PC Gamal Turawa discussing the importance of community leadership. Everyone with a community focused role is invited. Venue: Council Chambers, Islington Town Hall, London N1. 6pm - 8.30pm. Info: 0207 527 2000.

Thurs 4 Oct – 13 Dec
FROM MANACLES TO SUGAR-TONGS
Exploring Transatlantic Slavery’s Legacy. Study of what has come to be called The Black Atlantic, that is, the trans-national connections which stretch from Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas to Europe, specifically Britain. Disabled Access. Venue:National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF 6.30pm - 8.30pm. £120, conc £60 adv booking only. Info: 0207 631 6651.

Sat 6 Oct
PAUL CANOVILLE
Chelsea’s first black player will speak about his experiences of professional football and his work with the Let’s Kick Racism out of Football campaign. Venue: Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 543 4888.

Sun 7 Oct
SPLENDID MUMMER
Why was Aldridge mercilessly slated by London critics for performances in Shakespearean roles that had been the domain of white actors? This and other questions and more will be answered through extracts from Shakespearian repertoire, his life and his work as a campaigner for the enslaved. Venue: Lecture Theatre, Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL. 3.45pm - 5.45pm. Adm: Free, adv booking. Info: 0207 7942 2211.

Sun 7 Oct
THE REMARKABLE IRA ALDRIDGE
An engaging look at the times of Ira Aldridge through panel discussion, debate and display with historian and researcher Oku Ekpenyon, actor and director Burt Caesar and archivist Leon Robinson. Venue: Lecture Theatre, Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL. 1.45pm - 3.30pm. Adm: Free, adv booking. Info: 0207 7942 2211.

Mon 8 Oct
TRANSATLANTIC ENSLAVEMENT
The slave trade: impact on three continents. What really happened? Robin Walker demonstrates that the Slave Trade brought together the history of three Continents in many dramatic ways. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 7pm – 9pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Tues 9 Oct
PETRIE MUSEUM SLAVERY
Topic Box Discussion. Investigating a loan box on slavery and abolitionist artefacts. Suitable for children 9yrs plus. Venue: Heath Library, Keats Grove, London NW3 2RR. 11am-12 noon. Info: 0207 974 6520.

Tues 9 Oct
PETRIE MUSEUM SLAVERY
Topic Box Discussion. Investigating a loan box on slavery and abolitionist artefacts. Suitable for children 9 yrs plus. Venue: West Hampstead Library, Dennington Park Road, London NW6 1AU. 2pm-3pm. Info: 0207 974 6610.

Tues 9 Oct
MEMORY LANE
Local older people talk about their thoughts and give reflective accounts of the period of time when they travelled to and settled into England. Venue: The Haven Day Centre, 20a Waltheof Gardens, Tottenham, N17 7DX. 10.30 am. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 885 5199.

Tues 9 Oct
BLACK REPRESENTATION IN THE MEDIA WITH LIONEL MORRISON
Join journalist Morrison with a panel of media experts from TV, Radio and the press discussing black representation in the media. Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, Willesden, London NW10 2ST. 7pm-8.30pm. Info: 0208 937 3400.

Tues 9 Oct
FREE AT LAST
The Beginning Of The End Of Slavery: An interactive PowerPoint presentation based on a three-part series made by producer Colin Grant for the BBC World Service; posing the question, ‘What did Black people do to bring about the end of Slavery?’ Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 7pm – 8.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Wed 10 Oct
BHM OFFICIAL HARINGEY LAUNCH
With Mayor Of Haringey Cllr Sheik Thompson focusing on the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. Exhibitions, speakers, food and refreshments. Venue: Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, Tottenham N17 8NU. 6pm – 8.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 808 8772.

Wed 10 Oct
WHO AM I?
An debate for council staff on the theme of freedom. Special guest speakers will be discussing their personal journeys. Venue: Central Library, Islington, London. 12noon-2pm. Info: www.islington.gov.uk

Thurs 11 Oct
AN EVENING WITH…
The Metropolitan Black Police Association (METBPA). A discussion about the work of the MetBPA. A short film gives an introductory insight into the work of the association. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 7pm – 8.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Thurs 11 Oct
RELIGION, SLAVERY AND THE DIASPORA
A Bicentenary lecture on religion and the slave trade. Venue: Gallery Square, The Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, London SE23 3PQ. 7.30pm-9pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 291 8168.

Thurs 11 Oct
DEBATE: MUSIC IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Radio Broadcaster Henry Bonsu host another young people’s debate focusing on the influences of music in young people’s lives. Are they influenced by various Rap artists? Is the use of some words in lyrics acceptable? Listen to what young people really think. For ages 13 yrs plus. Venue: Brixton Library, Brixton Oval SW2 1JQ. 6.30pm. Info: 0207 926 1056.

Fri 12 Oct
BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION NIGHT
Hosted by Shaun Wallace with Alex Pascall, speaking on the theme ‘Who we Are’. The evening includes performances of original works and music related to the black experience. Venue: The Space, Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, London NW10 2ST. 7pm-9pm. Info: 0208 937 3144.

Fri 12 Oct
A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
Charles Miller talks about the Slave Trade, watch a film showing the experiences of immigrants during the 50’s and 60’s and complete our crossword puzzle that will take you on a journey of your own. Suitable for 16 years plus. Disabled Access. Venue: Greenwich Online IT Centre, Langhorne House, Springfield Grove, Charlton, SE7 7TL. Adm: Free.

Fri 12 Oct
AN EVENING WITH PAUL CROOKS
This acclaimed author of Ancestors spent 20 years successfully tracing his roots 200 years back to West Africa. Crooks demonstrates how he traced his roots, and encourage you to do similarly. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 7pm – 8.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Sat 13 Oct
A TALK by KEVIN BELMONTE
The American author of many books will talk about his book 'Wliberforce & His Enduring Influence. Venue: St. Paul's Church Hall, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, London NW71QU. 4.30pm. Info: 0208 959.2288.

Sat 13 Oct
SLAVERY
From The 18th Century To The Present Day. Anti Slavery International, examines the slave trade from the 1700s to the present day. Venue: St Paul's Church Hall, The Ridgeway, London, Mill Hill NW7 1QU.7.30pm. Adm: free. Info: 0208 959 2288.

Sun 14 Oct
REDEMPTION SONG
By Julius And Mark. Music and Slavery down the centuries. Mark delivers the talk, with musical references exemplified by Julius. Venue: Wood Green Central Library, Gallery High Road, N22 6XD. 2.30pm-3.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 2780.

Mon 15 Oct
PETRIE MUSEUM SLAVERY
Topic Box Discussion. Investigating a loan box on slavery and abolitionist. Suitable for children 9 yrs plus. Venue: Kentish Town Library, 262-6 Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2AA. 11am-12noon. Info: 0207 974 6253.

Mon 15 Oct
THE GREAT SPEECH DEBATE
Young people aged 7-18 choose their favourite speech from Black History and present it to an audience. Facilitated by Operational Black Vote. Venue: Council Chambers, Islington Town Hall, London N1. 4pm–6pm. Info: 0207 527 2000.

Mon 15 Oct
PETRIE MUSEUM SLAVERY
Topic Box Discussion. Investigating a loan box on slavery and abolitionist artefacts. Suitable for children 9 yrs plus. Venue: Queens Crescent Library, 165 Queens Crescent, London NW5 4HH. 2pm-3pm. Info: 0207 974 6243.

Mon 15 Oct
TRANSATLANTIC ENSLAVEMENT
Black history in the Atlantic age: the slave rebellions and the maroon societies. What really happened? Robin Walker addresses the key questions: What did the enslaved peoples do to free themselves? Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 7pm – 9pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Mon 15 Oct
THE AFRICAN ACADEMY
Discover the pupils and teachers of the African Academy: London’s Black boarding school from the 19th Century. An interactive Session with S.I. Martin. Venue: St Ann’s Library, Cissbury Road, N15 5PU. 10.30am-12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 8775.

Mon 15 Oct
S.I. MARTIN
Discover the pupils and teachers of the African Academy: London’s Black Boarding School from the 19th Century. An Interactive session. Venue: Coombes Croft Library, Tottenham High Road, London, N17 8AG
1pm-2.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 8771.

Tues 16 Oct
PETRIE MUSEUM SLAVERY
Topic Box Discussion. Investigating a loan box on slavery and abolitionist artefacts Venue: Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Road, London NW3 3HA. 11am-3pm. From 12noon –1pm there’s and adults lunchtime discussion. Kids sessions 11am -12noon & 2pm-3pm. Info: 0207 974 6522.

Tues 16 Oct
SCIENTIFIC RACISM: A HISTORY
Where did the concept of race come from? How and why did nineteenth century science divide people into races? Investigate the role of science in the system of slavery, domination and power with historians, geneticists and scientific objects from history. Come and share your views. Aged 18 or over. Venue: Science Museum’s Dana Centre, 165 Queen's Gate, London SW7 5HD. 7pm-9pm. Adm: Free, but pre-book. Info: 0207 942 4897.

Mon 16 Oct
THE AFRICAN ACADEMY
Discover the pupils and teachers of the African Academy: London’s Black boarding school from the 19th Century. An interactive Session with S.I. Martin. Venue: Hornsey Library, Haringey Park, N8 9JA. 1pm - 2.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 1118.

Tues 16 Oct
THE AFRICAN ACADEMY
Discover the pupils and teachers of the African Academy: London’s Black boarding school from the 19th Century. An interactive Session with S.I. Martin. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 10.30am-12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Wed 17 Oct
DR. HAROLD MOODY & THE LEAGUE OF COLOURED PEOPLE
A talk on the subject of Dr. Harold Moody and the League of Coloured People. Venue: The Cuming Museum, 151 Walworth Road, London SE17 1RY. 6pm - 7pm. Adm Info: 0207 525 2332.

Wed 17 Oct
CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY
A presentation by a guest speaker, outlining a history of the world’s Black people. Venue: Woodside Day Centre, 57 White Hart Lane, Wood Green, N22 5SJ. From 1.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 888 5245.

Sat 20 Oct
KEEP SMILING THROUGH:
Black Londoners on the Home Front 1939 – 1945 F DA. Stephen Bourne presents an illustrated talk looking at the wartime experiences of Black Londoners on the Home Front. Children accompanied by adult. Venue: Imperial War Museum London, Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ. 2pm. Info: 0207 091 3034.

Sat 20 Oct
A SURVEY OF THE IGBO NATION
Prof G E K Ofomata aids the understanding of Igbos and Igboland of Nigeria based on his book A Survey of The Igbo Nation. Venue: Centerprise, 136 Kingsland High Street, London E8. 7pm - 9pm. Adm: Free. Booking essential. Info: 0207 254 9632.

Sat 20 Oct
TRACES OF THE TRADE:
Find out why, by the late 18th century, Britain owned most of the successful West Indian colonies and how this power was reinforced when France lost its most important colony to a slave revolt in 1791 led by Toussaint Loverture. Venue: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL. 3pm - 4pm (gallery tour). Adm: Free.

Sun 21 Oct
JOHN DEMAN
Special Trafalgar Day Performance: Meet John Deman, a black Greenwich pensioner, and hear about how he became a sailor, leaving his home in the West Indies to serve with Admiral Nelson. Disabled access. Suitable for 6 yr olds+. Venue: National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF and Old Royal Naval College, Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich SE10 9LW. 12pm, 2pm and 3.30pm (Start at National Maritime Museum). Adm: Free. Info: 0208 269 4799 - Old Royal Naval College /0208 858 4422 National Maritime Museum

Mon 22 Oct
TRANSATLANTIC ENSLAVEMENT
What really happened, and what was the Impact on the West African Coast? This seminar by Robin Walker addresses the key questions, and tells the story of of Elmina Castle, the impact of the Dutch colonialists, to the rise and fall of the Ashanti Empire. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre,1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 7pm-9pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Mon 22 Oct
LOCAL HEROES: WILLIAM WILBERFORCE
An insight into the life of William Wilberforce, one of the most famous anti-slavery campaigners in Georgian England, who for part of his life lived in Wimbledon. Venue: Morden Library, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX. 10.30am – 11.30am & 2pm – 3pm. Adm: Free, adv booking. Info: 0208 640 9387.

Mon 22 Oct
SIMBA YOUTH PROJECT: BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOVIE TIME
A film screening followed by a topical discussion. Refreshments Available. Suitable for 13+. Venue: Simba Family Association, 48- 50 Artillery Place, Woolwich SE18 4AB. 4–7pm. Adm: Ffree for those wearing traditional African dress. (Donations welcome). Adv booking. Info: 0208 317 0451.

Tues 23 Oct
RICHARD REDDIE – ABOLITION!
The director of Set All Free takes a look at the Abolition of the Slave Trade. Abolition!, his first book, is a compelling account of the transatlantic slave trade, the struggle to bring it to an end and the role of Africans in helping to achieve their own liberation. Venue: Acton Library, High Street, Acton W3 6NA. 7pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 752 0999.

Tues 23 Oct
SPEAK OF ME AS I AM
A Black history book about Southwark featuring, among others, Ira Aldridge, Mary Seacole, Dr. Harold Moody, Paul Robeson and Sam King. Historian Stephen Bourne will also discuss his recently completed documentary Aunt Esther's Story. Venue: London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle, London SE1 6SB. 7pm - 8.30pm. Info: 0207 358 4178.

Wed 24 Oct
AN AUDIENCE WITH…
The Reverend Dr. Professor Robinson A. Milwood. Facilitated discussion of Church involvement in the psychological and geographical disconnection of Africans during the transatlantic Slave trade. Venue: Community Room (2nd floor), Wood Green Central Library, High Road, N22 6XD. 2pm - 3.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 2780.

Wed 24 Oct
ABOLITION TRUTHS
Panel-led Talks and Q&A session, interspersed with a specially composed musical piece and poetry performance. Venue: Council Chamber, Harrow Civic Centre, Station Road, Harrow HA1 (Harrow On The Hill (Metropolitan tube) or Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo tube/Metro rail). 6.30pm-8.30pm. Adm: £Free but pre-book via info@btwsc.com

Wed 24 Oct
PORTRAITS OF SUCCESS
A discussion panel chaired by Robert Taylor exploring and celebrating contemporary Black success stories. Venue: Committee Rooms 1, 2 & 3, Town Hall, Islington. 6pm-8.30pm. Info: www.islington.gov.uk

Wed 24 Oct
ABOLITION TRUTHS
Panel-led Q&A talks programme that highlights the African role that led to the abolition of the slave. Interspersed with a specially composed musical piece and poetry performance. Venue: Council Chamber, Harrow Civic Centre, Station Road , Harrow HA1. 6.30pm-8.30pm. Adm: Free, adv booking. Info: info@btwsc.com

Thurs 25 Oct
BICENTENARY 2007 - WHAT LEGACY?
As the commemorative season around the Bicentenary draws to a close, a chance to reflect on what has been achieved and debate its legacy with an expert panel. Open to all. Venue: Gallery Square, The Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, London SE23 3PQ. 7.30pm-9pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 291 8168.

Thurs 25 Oct
THE LEGACY OF SLAVERY
A talk by the Anti-Slavery International Education Officer Michaela Alfred-Kamara, who considers how society is still affected today and what lessons can be drawn to combat the contemporary forms of slavery that affect at least 12 million people worldwide today. Venue: Wood Green Central Library, High Road, N22 6XD. 7.00pm – 8.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 2780.

Thurs 25 Oct
FAMILY MATTERS DRAMA AND YOUTH CONFERENCE
Youth conference to unite Somali’s new generation and raise the profile of some of their wants and needs. Workshops and a drama performance will provide an innovative forum for sharing ideas. Venue: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, E2 6HG (tube: Bethnal Green). 10am – 4pm, 7pm – 10pm. Adm: £5. Info: 0207 739 9001.

Thurs 25 Oct
BRENT BLACK WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT
2nd Annual lecture of the BWMHP with discussion on Black Women's Mental Health and 200th Anniversary of the Slave Trade. Guest speakers include Dr Jean Besson. Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, London, NW10 2ST. 7.30pm-9.30pm. Info: 0208 937 3400.

Fri 26 Oct
LETS TALK - BRING BACK THE PEACE YOUTH EVENT
Interactive event featuring a specially selected panel of guests from the community. Refreshments Available. Suitable For 13 years plus. Venue: Simba Family Association, 48- 50 Artillery Place, Woolwich SE18 4AB. 3 – 5pm. Adm: Free - donations accepted. Info: 0208 317 0451.

Sat 27 Oct
TRACING YOUR BLACK ROOTS
A family history seminar involving an interactive debate on the issues and challenges for the African Caribbean community in tracing their family tree from the impact of slavery and colonisation. With Patrick Vernon of Every Generation. Venue: Acton Library, High Street, Acton W3 6NA. 2pm-4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 752 0999.

Sat 27 Oct
AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
Exhibition, workshops and discussions about the 'African experience' run by the African Cultural Association. Venue: St Paul's Church Hall, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill NW7 1QU. Adm: in adv only £15, conc £7.50 under 12 yrs. 7pm. Info: 0208 906 3793.

Sat 27 Oct
ONE WORLD WEEK
Model United Nations Youth and Students Assembly (MUNYSA) on - Afrikan Enslavement and its legacies in knowing thyself for holistic planet repairs. Featuring Andrew Muhammad, Yemi Araromi, Fr Hakim Adi and others. Venue: South Bank University, London SE1. 2pm - 8pm.

Sat 27 Oct
1000 MILES TO FREEDOM
The inspiring story of how Ellen Craft’s audacity and ingenuity led her to overcome many dangers to become a celebrated abolitionist. Full disabled access. Venue: Museum in Docklands, 1 Warehouse, Hertsmere Road, West India Quay, E14 4AL (tube: Canary Wharf, DLR: West India Quay). Various times from 12.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0870 444 3855.

Sat 27 Oct
THE ABOLITION WHEEL
Slave traditions, customs, language, oral recollections and genealogy. An interactive presentation by Pauline Gibson. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 5.00pm - 7.00pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Sun 28 Oct
CAPTURING THE MEMORIES OF MERTON
History session and premier of Merton’s Black History DVD. Venue: La Sporta Community Centre, Church Road/Hallowfield Way, Mitcham, CR4 3BU. 7pm – 8pm. Adm: £5. Info: 07930661439.

Mon 29 Oct
TRANSATLANTIC ENSLAVEMENT:
What really happened? Africa after the Slave Trade: Towards the Modern Crises. Seminar No 5. This presentation by Robin Walker addresses the key question: What legacy has the Slave Trade left for modern Africa? Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Philip Lane, N15 4JA. 7pm - 9pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.

Tues 30 Oct
S.I. MARTIN
Historian, author of Britain’s Slave Trade (accompanying the Channel 4 series) and former Voice journalist S.I. Martin will be talking at Oakwood Library. Venue: Oakwood Library, 185-187 Bramley Road, Oakwood, N14 4XA. 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 379 1711.

Tues 30 Oct
BLACK AT THE OPERA WITH RODNEY CLARKE
Opera singer Rodney Clarke, one of very few famous Black opera singers, talks to Lambeth school children about his inspiring career in classical music and discusses with the audience the history of Black people in classical music. Venue: Nettlefold Hall, 1 Norwood High Street SE27 9JX. 2pm. Info: 0207 926 8070.

Tues 30 Oct
CHALLENGES TO SLAVERY
The Inaugural Lambeth Black History Lecture: Historian, archivist and Lambeth resident Gemma Romain on the subject of how enslaved people of African heritage in the Caribbean challenged their enslavement. Venue: Minet Library, 52 Knatchbull Road SE5 9QY. 7pm. Info: 0207 926 6073.

Tues 30 Oct
PETRIE MUSEUM SLAVERY
Topic Box Discussion. Investigating a loan box on slavery and abolitionist artefacts. Suitable for children 9 yrs plus. Venue: Holborn Library, 32-38 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8PA. 11am-12noon. Info: 0207 974 6345. Then at 2pm-3pm at St Pancras Library, Camden Town Hall Extension, Argyle Street, London WC1H 8NN.

Tues 31 Oct
CALYPSO SHOWCASE WITH THE HACKNEY CALYPSO TENT
Calypsonians De Alberto and Tobago Crusoe discuss the origins of Calypso and its influence on social and political development of the Caribbean. Venue: Centerprise, 136 Kingsland High Street, London E8 2NS.7pm. Adm: £7, conc £5, adv booking. Info: 0207 254 9632.

Wed 31 Oct
EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT & REMEMBRANCE
Arthur Torrington from the Equiano Society deliver a talk on the life of Oludah Equiano who played an important part in turning popular opinion against the trade. Music by the Buru Drummers - Rastafarian drummers and reggae artist Jimmy London. Venue: Swiss Cottage Gallery, 88 Avenue Road, London NW3 3HA. 7pm-9pm. Info: 0207 974 6522.

Tues 30 Oct
IS SCIENCE COLOUR BLIND?
How inclusive is science? Might race have a useful role to play in contemporary science? Talk about the legacies of scientific racism today with those involved in mental healthcare and genetics, and share your views in an open forum. Aged 18 or over. Venue: Science Museum’s Dana Centre, 165 Queen's Gate, London SW7 5HD.7pm.-9pm. Adm: Free, but pre-book. Info: 0207 942 4897.

Wed 31 Oct
LAMBETH AND THE ABOLITION: A HISTORY
Local historian and writer, Steve Martin looks at the area’s strong links with both slavery and those opposed to it, and the interesting historical connections with West Africa and the Caribbean. Venue: Brixton Library, Brixton Oval SW2 1JQ. 7pm. Info: 0207 926 1056.

NOVEMBER

Thurs 1 Nov
GLOBAL MARKETS AND MODERN FORMS OF SLAVERY
Education Officer Michaela Alfred-Kamara of Anti-Slavery International takes a look at international trade and how bonded and forced labour exists in many parts of the world today in various guises. Venue: Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, Tottenham, N17 8NU. 7.30pm – 9:00pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 808 8772.

Thurs 1 Nov
PUTTING THE ABOLITION & SLAVERY INTO PERSPECTIVE
Ms Serwah leads this programme, which consists of a brief timeline of the trans-Atlantic slave trade followed by a presentation focused on putting the Abolition of the slave trade into perspective. Venue: The Space, Willesden Green Library Centre, 95 High Road , London NW10 2SF 6.30pm-8.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: info@btwsc.com

Thurs 1 Nov
PUTTING THE ABOLITION AND SLAVERY INTO PERSPECTIVE
Lead by Ms Serwah, this programme consists of a brief timeline of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, London NW10 2ST. 6.30pm-8.30pm. Adm: Free, adv booking. Info: 0208 450 5987/ info@btwsc.com

Sat 3 Nov
BLACK HISTORY CHALLENGE: THE FINALS
100 BMOl London-wide inter-schools Black History Challenge comes to a conclusion. Students have been studying Ancient African Civilizations, The Impact of Europeans and the Legacies of slavery. Venue: Museum in Docklands, West India Quay, London (Docklands Light Railway). 11am-5.15pm. Info: www.museumindocklands.org.uk

Thurs 8 Nov
COMPENSATION FOR SLAVERY?
Why was state compensation paid to slave owners in the 1830s, and what are the implications today? Full disabled access. Venue: Museum in Docklands, 1 Warehouse, Hertsmere Road, West India Quay, E14 4AL (tube: Canary Wharf, DLR: West India Quay). 1.10pm – 2pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0870 444 3855.

Fri 16 Nov
CELEBRATING EQUIANO
His Life & Times. Speakers include Joan Anim Addo (England), Alexander X. Byrd (USA); Arthur Torrington (England), Vincent Carretta (USA); Paul Lovejoy (Canada), and Helena Woodard (USA) Venue: Museum in Docklands West India Quay, Hertsmere Road London, E14 4AL 10.30am to 4.30pm. Adm £10, conc £8. Info: 0870 444

Sat 24 Nov
TRACES OF THE TRADE:
Representing slavery and abolitionism. Discover why the Christian-inspired imagery of the black man in a pose of supplication was so common with those who opposed the slave trade and why such imagery undermined the efforts of black Africans who were actively resisting slavery. Venue: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL. 3pm - 4.30pm (gallery tour). Adm: Free. Info: www.vam.ac.uk

Thurs 29 Nov
COMMEMORATING THE PAST, LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
An opportunity to hear from speakers representing cultural, faith and community organisations, this talk, hosted by Camden Black Workers Group reflect on the struggles of the past, the progress we have made and also the challenges that remain. Venue: Camden Town Hall Chamber, Judd Street. 7pm. Info: 0207 974 1647.

Sat 15 Dec
TRACES OF THE TRADE:
Gold And Slaves Transitional Links. Examine the part that African chiefs, traders and merchant princes played in the supply of slaves from the interior to the coast. Venue: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL. Meet at the Meeting point in the Grand Entrance. 3pm - 4.30pm (gallery tour). Adm: Free. Info: www.vam.ac.uk