Black History 365

Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Centre for Applied Sociology Research celebrates Black History 365 at the University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich

To celebrate <a href="https://www.gre.ac.uk/articles/public-relations/celebrating-black-history-month-365" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Black History 365</a>, the <a href="https://www.gre.ac.uk/research/centres/applied-sociology" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Centre for Applied Sociology Research (CASR)</a> will host a series of local events in collaboration with Black and minoritized communities and organisations across different University campus locations (Greenwich and Bathway Theatre) and online.The CASR programme of events, which are led by our community partners, invite children, young people, migrants and older people from the local community, who are at risk of poverty and social exclusion, to participate in a range of interactive activities. These include: dance workshops, online theatre performances, invited talks, exhibition, interactive boxing/fitness workshops. The events celebrate the University of Greenwich as a community space, open and accessible to all, including the most vulnerable groups in society. <h3>Programme of Events</h3><h3>Youth Boxing Empowerment Workshop</h3>Date: Postponed - new date to be confirmed Time: TBC (ages 16 yrs+)Venue: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/University+of+Greenwich/@51.4829866,-0.0063883,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x9f5181128b65430a?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj9m56IysfzAhVDNOwKHWQNCjAQ_BJ6BQiHARAF" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich SE10 9LS</a>Description: Discussion and fitness session with coaches and young people, address social conditions associated through childhood poverty through a boxing empowerment programmeCommunity organisation: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Power-Mobile-Gym/100063325953311/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Power Mobile Gym</a>+++++<h3>African Fusion Dance Workshop</h3>Date: Thursday 28 October 2021Times: 1.45pm to 3pm for ages 11-18 years / 3.30pm to 4.45pm for 18+ yearsVenue: <a href="http://www.bathwaytheatre.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Studio 1, Bathway Theatre, London SE18 6QX</a>Description: African dance fusion classes for young people and adultsCommunity organisation: <a href="https://greenwichdance.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Greenwich Dance</a>Note: for children's dance workshop, children 11 to 16 years must provide parents' or guardians' contact details in line with the NHS Test and Trace.+++++<h3>Exhibition and Talks ‘Food for Thought Memoirs: Tales from Mama’s and Papa’s Kitchen’</h3>Date: Saturday 6 November 2021Time: 2pm to 5pmNote the exhibition will also be available to visit on the following dates Fri 5 Nov and Mon 8 Nov, 10am to 3pm. Booking not required.Location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/University+of+Greenwich/@51.4829866,-0.0063883,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x9f5181128b65430a!8m2!3d51.4829866!4d-0.0063883" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Heritage Gallery, University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, SE10 9LS</a>Description: Exhibition addressing impact of food on the migration stories, memories and legacies of the Windrush Generation, Caribbean older people who settled in the UK during the 1950s and 1960; exhibition will be supported by invited talks. and launch ‘Let our Legacy Continue’ online exhibition.Community organisation: <a href="https://caribbeansocialfor.wixsite.com/caribbeansocialforum" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Caribbean Social Forum</a>Programme:12:00 Exhibition doors open14.00 Introduction (Caribbean Social Forum)14:15 Food for Thought Talk 15:00 Break15:15 Talk and Launch of Online Exhibition 'Let Our Legacy Continue' - Prof Tracey Reynolds with CSF members 16.00 Conclusion17:00 Exhibition close+++++<h3>Launch of Online Exhibition 'Let Our Legacy Continue'</h3>Date: Saturday 6 NovemberTime: 3pm to 4pmVenue: Online (the online joining link will be sent to the email you use for registration)Description: Online launch of the recent Let Our Legacy Continue ExhibitionCommunity organisation: <a href="https://caribbeansocialfor.wixsite.com/caribbeansocialforum" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Caribbean Social Forum</a>+++++<h3>Webinar Finding Strength: Stories of UK Hostile Environment</h3>Date: Wednesday 17 November 2021, 12.30-1.30pmVenue: Online (the online joining link will be sent to the email you use for registration)Description: Migrant women share findings from a film-making and story-telling project examining the impact of the UK’s hostile environment policies and no recourse for public funding on migrant familiesCommunity organisation: <a href="https://www.theground.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Finding Strength (migrant women’s community organising group) and Creating Ground</a>+++++<h3>Further Information</h3>Please help us to keep everyone safe by wearing a face covering when attending an indoors event, unless you are exempt. In asking visitors to wear a face covering, in line with government guidance, we are seeking to ensure everyone can enjoy the event safely. We recommend visitors taking a lateral flow test in advance of attending and please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or results are positive.Note: for children's dance workshop, children 11 to 16 years must provide parents' or guardians' contact details in line with the NHS Test and Trace.

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