Throughout Oct
INSIGHT
The advice and information centre for young people will be hosting various activities as part of BHM celebrations. Call Insight for info. Venue: 40-41 Monarch Parade, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3HA. Mon – Sat, times vary between 11.30am-9pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 687 5226.

Throughout Oct-Nov
KICK RACISM OUT OF FOOTBALL
Queens Park Rangers football in the community coaches will run workshops for school children that explore football’s black role models. Check before you go. Info: 0208 937 3144.

Thurs 4 Oct
I HAVE A DREAM
A tribute to Martin Luther King Jr, displaying themed carnival costumes featured at the Notting Hill Carnival. Venue: Stoke Newington Library, Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0JS. 6–8pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 5231/ www.hackney.gov.uk/libraries

Sat 6 Oct
BACK IN DA DAY PART 4 – BRING THE FAMILY BACK.
Tharmm Equest celebrate BHM. This night will be a fun-filled event with audience participation and an enforced ‘no-swearing policy’ by the comedians. So this will be a truly family show. Venue: Catford Broadway Theatre, Lewisham, London. Adm: £12.50, conc £10 for under 18s, £15 on door. Info: 0208 690 0002.

Sat 6 Oct
IN-THE-MIX 2007
Seedtime presents In-the-Mix 2007, a multicultural and intergenerational festival celebrating talent and diversity. The project aims to bring about better understanding and harmony in the community, through music, art and entertainment. Jump in! Venue: Parsloes Park, Dagenham. 11am-6pm. Adm: Free. Info: www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk

Sat 6 Oct
FREEDOM FEST
There will be eye opening musical performance from around the globe, a Spirit of Carnival competition, Arsenal penalty shootout, bouncy castles, face painting, information stalls, delicious food and ethnic clothes on sale. Venue: Highbury Fields, Islington, London, N1. 12pm-4pm. Info: 0207 527 2000.

Sat 13 Oct
CHARITY BALL
Event to mark the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade and BHM. Dress code: Black tie. Venue: Morden Hall, Morden Hall Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 5JD. 7pm-1am. Adm: £30 adv. Info: 0208 648 9551 / 07903 843135.

Sat 13 Oct
SONGS OF ZION: WITH ACCAPELLA
Join Accapella on this musical journey exploring Negro Spirituals, Blues, Gospel, spoken word and Motown. Plus finger buffet. Venue: Nettlefold Hall, 1 Norwood High Street SE27 9JX. 7.30pm. Adm: £10, under 12s £5 and group conc. Info: 0844 500 1586.

Sun 14 Oct
PAN CLASH
A steel pan competition for solo/duet performances. Discover brands with historical links to the Caribbean in the museum’s ‘time tunnel’. Refreshments available. Suitable for all ages. Venue: Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, 2 Colville Mews, Lonsdale Road, Notting Hill, London, W11 2AR. 4.30pm - 9.30pm. The competition continues every Sunday in October at various local venues. Adm: £1. Info: 07737 947 238.

Sun 14 Oct
CELEBRATING AFRICA
Showcase performances by African cultural groups and artists from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, a film screening of ‘The Story of Saharawis’, toy-making workshops and African inspired T-shirt printing. Plus round table discussion on children and modern day slavery. For families. Venue: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL. 12pm - 5.30pm. Adm: Free. No booking required – just turn up.

Sun 14 Oct
BLACK HISTORY MONTH WALK IN ABNEY PARK
A guided tour by a member of the Equiano Society to see the grave of Olaudah Equiano’s daughter, Joanna Vassa. Find out more about Equiano’s life as a writer, abolitionist and former slave. Venue: Abney Park Cemetery Trust, Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0LN. 2pm. Adm: Free. Info:020 7275 7557/ www.abney-park.org.uk

Mon 15 Oct
ADOPTION EVENT - MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO A CHILD'S FUTURE
Focusing on adoption issues within the black community. How adoption has changed the lives of parents and the life journey of adults who were adopted as children. Include dinner. Venue: Stoshus Restaurant, 230 Hornsey Road, N7. Info: 0207 527 2000.

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 with guest contributors including Deborah Gabriel (Editor of Black Britain), Caroline Bressey (Co-curator of London and Slavery Gallery Museum, Docklands), Kevin Farmer (curator of history/archaeology at the Barbados Museum and Historical Society) and Paul Obinna who will discuss scientific racism in the nineteenth century. Venue: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD. 7pm-9pm. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Thurs 18 Oct
DESIGN, DIVERSITY AND DANCE
A Fairtrade fashion show for BHM with cultural dance performances by students from Greenwich Dance Agency’s NRg DANCE programme and original designs by fashion students from Greenwich Community College. Disabled Access, (Hearing loop at reception). Venue: Greenwich Heritage Centre, Artillery Square, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London SE18 4DX. 7pm - 8pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 854 2452.

Fri 19 Oct
HOME AGAIN
Two performances by Elders from Africa and the Caribbean with songs and stories about growing up and growing old far away from home. Children from local primary schools will also be performing. Disabled Access. Venue: Tramshed, 51-53 Woolwich New Road, London SE18. 11am & 1.30pm. Adm: Free, but donations welcome. Info: 0208 854 9900.

Thurs 18 Oct
MULTI-CULTURAL KITCHEN
The multi-cultural kitchen will be serving dishes from eight different countries worldwide, plus crafts from the African Continent, stalls displaying writing and music by Black writers, art displays, books, pictures and activities for children. Venue: Chelsea Theatre, World’s End Place, Kings Road, SW10 0DR. 11am – 5pm. Adm: Free, just turn up. Info: 0207 349 7815.

Thurs 18 Oct
DESIGN, DIVERSITY & DANCE
A Fairtrade fashion show by students from Greenwich Community College for BHM with cultural dance performances from by Greenwich Dance Agency. Disabled access. Hearing loop at reception. Venue: Greenwich Heritage Centre, Artillery Square, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London SE18 4DX. 7pm-8pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 854 2452

Sat 20 Oct
BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION DINNER
A celebratory evening including traditional African food, dance and entertainment. Venue: artsdepot, 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, London N12 0GA. 8pm. Adm: £16 conc £14. Info: 0208 369 5454.

Sat 20 Oct
LAUNCH AND RECEPTION
Famous Somali playwright, Hassan Ganey introduce audiences to Somali culture. With musical performance and a book launch of Silent Voices, a collection of contemporary Somali writers. Full disable access. Venue: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, E2 6HG (fube: Bethnal Green). 2pm onwards. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 739 9001.

Sat 20 Oct
FOR THE RECORD
Kubara Zamani of London’s Afrikan Quest Radio will be recording his show live and debating the subject: ‘what is the future of Afrikan history?’ Venue: TBC. 6-8.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: Anita Kane on 020 8356 1696.

Sat 20 - 28 Oct
SOMALI WEEK FESTIVAL (SWF)
Once again Oxford House is delighted to present a week long festival celebrating Somali culture, focusing on drama, poetry and music. Full disabled access. Venue: Oxford House Theatre Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, E2 6HG (tube: Bethnal Green). Info: 0207 739 9001.

Tues 23 Oct
AN EVENING OF SOUL FOOD
Charito Jones – aka Momma Cherri – teams up with comedian Curtis Walker for an evening of comedic and culinary delight. Disabled Access. Suitable for all ages. Venue: Greenwich Theatre, 30 Stockwell Street, London SE10 9JN. 8pm. Adm: £12, conc £10. Info: 0208 858 7755.

Tues 23 Oct
CHARLTON ATHLETIC RACE EQUALITY
The exciting Young People + with CARE project will be hosting an open five-a-side coaching, session for young people aged 16 –25 yrs – all welcome. Venue: Waterfront Leisure Centre, High Road, Woolwich, London, SE18 6DR 6.30pm – 8.30pm.

Tues 23 - 26Oct
EPICS: CELEBRATING OUR DIVERSITY
Talk on the abolition of the slave trade act and researching slave ancestors by Carole Orgell-Rosen, EPICS Manager, Historian and Genealogist. Open to anyone aged over 65 at 1.45pm to 3.15pm. Then Celebrating Our Diversity In Song, Dance And Verse on 24 Oct at 1.45pm - 3.15pm. Also on 25 Oct Film: The First Black Britons 1.45pm-3.15pm, plus British Abolitionists Exhibition between 9am - 2pm daily. . Venue: EPICS Day centre, 2-4 Malton Road, London, W10 5UB. Adm: All events free. Info: 0207 598 4652.

Wed 24 Oct
A CELEBRATION OF BHM
With performances, music, dance and poetry, plus a reflection on black history and heritage featuring, spoken words and literature. Disabled access. Venue: Skeel Lecture Theatre, Conference and Groups Office, Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, Mile End, E1 4NS (tube: Mile End, Stepney Green, bus: 25). 5pm – 9pm. Adm: £5, conc £3. Info: 07946 439 520.

Wed 24 Oct
ONE FAMILY
Youth event led by the young people of Simba with activities, highlighting the importance of unity. With speakers, poetry, dance, art display, and concert featuring local talent. Refreshments available. Aged 13 yrs plus. Venue: Simba Family Association, 48- 50 Artillery Place, Woolwich SE18 4AB. 4 – 7pm. Adm: Free for those wearing traditional African dress, but book. (Donations welcome). Info: 07985 510 518.

Wed 24 Oct
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
Workshops and discussions that celebrate black history. Plus music, dancing, film screenings, children's activities, delicious international food and much more! Venue: Peckham Settlement, Goldsmiths Road, Peckham, SE15. 12.30pm - 5pm. Adm: Free.

Wed 24 Oct
(BWHAFS) 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
A celebration of Black Women’s Health And Family Support’s 25 years of success in campaigning against female circumcision etc, plus a show of textiles, poetry recitals, young women’s performance and exhibition of the history of the campaign. Full disabled access. Venue: BWHAFS Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, E2 6HG (tube: Bethnal Green). 3pm – 8pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 981 3503.

Thurs 25 Oct
TRIP TO LIVERPOOL MARITIME MUSEUM
All welcome for this tour of the museum and exhibition on the slave trade. Venue: Meet at the bus terminal, Majestic Way, Mitcham, CR4. 8am, leaving Liverpool at 6pm.Adm: Adults £20, children £9 adv. Info: 0208 646 7512 / 07903 228106.

Thurs 25 Oct
BHM EXPERIENCE
An interactive educational event designed to motivate and inspire young people in the community aged 10 - 25 yrs old. Venue: London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle, London, SE1 6SB. 10am - 4pm, Part 1 - daytime workshops. 5.30pm - 8.30pm; Part 2 - Award Ceremony. Info: 0207 514 7983.

Fri 26 Oct
UNVEILING OF THE MARY PRINCE PLAQUE
The plaque will be placed on the front of the building and will read as follows:, Mary Prince, 17881833, The First African Woman to publish her Memoirs of Slavery lived in a house on this site in 1829. Venue: Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU. 10am-4pm. Info: 0207 862 8000.

Fri 26 Oct
BRENT BLACK MUSIC
An entertaining multi-media evening for all the family with music, video and a Quiz. Learn your local history, meet some local icons, plus special prizes for those with music history knowledge! Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, Willesden, London, NW10 2ST. 7.30pm -9.30pm. Info: 0208 937 3400.

Sat 27 Oct
LIFE CHANGERS: EMPOWERING OUR YOUTH
Young people will deliver a drama based on the experience of slavery in Nigeria, and perform various African Traditional Dance sessions. This is a fun packed event, educative, informative and interactive. Disabled access. Venue: Woolwich Town Hall, Wellington Street, Woolwich, London SE18 6PW. 12noon – 5pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 854 1484.

Sat 27 Oct
DIWALI MELA
A Bollywood dance spectacular and Dhol drummers on centre stage, Brent Cross Shopping Centre will be the place to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali. Families can also participate in workshops including Rangoli floor patterns, Diva candle making, Mendhi (Henna hand-painting). Venue: Burnt Oak Library, Watling Avenue, Edgware HA8 0UB (Northern line to Burnt Oak). 2pm-4.30pm.Info: 0208 959 8743.

Sat 27 Oct
BLACK HISTORY DINNER DANCE
Enjoy the meal, entertainment, bar and dancing. Venue: St. Paul's Church Hall, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, London NW7.1QU. 7pm. Adm: in adv £15, children half price Info: 0208 959.2288.

Mon 29 Oct
BECAUSE WE R WORTH IT
Various events to celebrate including exploring being of ‘mixed race’; Youngstars Dance group performance; Paradiso Carnival costumes display. Venue: Dalgarno Community Centre, 1 Webb Close, Dalgarno Way, W10 5QB. 5.30pm - 9pm. Adm: Prices vary, some free. Info: 0208 969 6300.

Tues 30 Oct
THE NEW DAWN
An event to Commemorate 200 years since the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Supported by The Bridge New Deal for Communities. All welcome. Venue: Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham Green, N15 4RX. From 2pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 365 5450.

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 with guest contributors including Abi Ajose-Adeogun (Biochemist, Cancer Research UK) and Richard Tutton (Senior Research Fellow from the University of Nottingham).Venue: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD. 7pm-9pm. Info:www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Tues 30 Oct
THE FINALE - FREE AT LAST
Celebrating a journey to freedom with a food fayre, musical performances, dramatic artistic expressions, and guest speakers including: Hakim Adi (PhD), Steve Biko’s son, Nkosinathi Biko, and Darcus Howe. Venue: Islington Town Hall, London N1. 12pm-4pm. Info: 0207 527 2000.

NOVEMBER

Thurs 1 Nov
BHM CELEBRATION
Celebrating BHM. Venue: Centre for Staff Development, Gwenneth Rickus Building, Brentfield Road, London NW10 8HE. Info: 0208 937 3370.

Fri 2 Nov
FROM THE TALKING DRUMS TO RAP & GRIME
The story of slavery from Africa to the present day diasporic experience through narration by Black Music Congress founder Kwaku, plus musical concert by the Bese Saka and up & coming rap & grime rappers. Venue: Tavistock Hall, 25 High Street , Harlesden, London NW10 4NE. 7pm-9.30pm. Adm: £Free but pre-booking via info@btwsc.com

Sat 3 Nov
BLACK & WHITE HEROES DURING SLAVERY
This event will commemorate the black and white heroes that fought for the emancipation of slaves. Pupils from John Roan School, Blackheath (Year 10) will perform. Venue: tbc. Adm: Free. Info: web.ukonline.co.uk/cacoeu

Fri 9 Nov
BLACK BOX BLACK STYLE:
70S Retro Radical and Culture Showcase. Relive a time that changed the way second generation Black British youth addressed social, cultural and political issues. With an Afro-rock band, film and discussion and DJs dropping tunes that you know and love. Plus bar and food. Venue: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL. 6.30pm – 9.45pm (various). Adm: Free, just turn up.

Sun 11 Nov - 31 Jan 2008
SLAVERY AND THE NATURAL WORLD
A series of events giving a unique perspective on the transatlantic slave trade through plants and people using natural history collections. Venue: The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD. Varied times. Adm: Free, adv booking. Info: 0207 942 5555.

Tues 13 Nov
EID CELEBRATION
Join the Chelsea Asian Women’s Group at the Chelsea Theatre to share their Eid celebrations including food, talks, clothes, displays and much more. Venue: Chelsea Theatre, World’s End Place, Kings Road, SW10 0DR. 1pm - 5pm. Info: 0207 349 7815.

Wed 14 Nov
MOROCCAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE WITH HALESHLA
With their powerful combination of drums and vocals, this talented duo will introduce the wonderful world of Moroccan music from the haunting more mystical Moroccan musical styles such as Aissawa and Gnawa to the popular stomping dance styles of Chaabi and Rai music. Venue: Brompton Library, 210 Old Brompton Road, SW5 0BS. 2pm - 2.45pm. Adm: Free, adv booking. Info: 0207 361 3844.

Sat 17 Nov
SOUKOUS JAM
Jamming In Africa with Nka Music. A fun-filled day of music and dance from Congo, black history storytelling and a display of African arts, food, drinks, African clothing and jewellery. Venue: Portobello Green, Thorpe Close, W10. 1pm - 7pm. Adm: Free- just turn up. Info: 07939 760 807.

Sat 17 Nov
AFRICAN ROOTS IN LATIN AMERICA:
The Slavery Trade in Bolivia. The reminiscence of Indigenous and African peoples’ slavery during the Spanish invasion through a short piece of popular theatre accompanied by a program of traditional Indigenous and Afro-Bolivian music, songs, dance and poetry. Venue: The Lighthouse, 111-117 Lancaster Road W11 1QT. 2pm - 7pm. Adm: Free – just turn up. Info: 0207 352 2553.

Sat 17 - 19 Nov
KULTURE2COUTURE 2007
An exciting platform showcasing and promoting the work of some of London’s most creative African and Caribbean fashion designers. A partnership between the (GLA) and the V&A. Venue: Victoria & Albert Museum, South Kensington, London SW7 2RL. Info: 0208 923 4406.