A Seat at the Table - Black Representation in British Politics

As part of Black History Month in Southwark, The Southwark Black Parents Forum, in association with Parasol Creative Ltd, would like to invite you to 'A Seat at the Table - Black Representation in British Politics'. This two-day exhibit seeks to highlight the historical and active involvement of African and Caribbean communities in political and civic engagement, pre and post the Windrush era.

With 2022 being the 35th Anniversary of the Labour Party’s 1987 'Black Sections' vote, this exhibition will celebrate the activists and politicians who historically chose (and currently choose) to use the richness of their heritage as a source of inspiration and power in order to bring about balance and positive changes for the communities they serve and represent, despite the cards stacked against them.

This exhibition is a reminder that diverse communities have historically contributed much to politics in the United Kingdom.

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Location:

231 Old Kent Road, London SE1 5LU

Dates:

Saturday 29th October 2022 (12pm - 5pm)

Sunday 30th October 2022 (12pm - 4pm)

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Light refreshments and food will be provided.

Educational & Cultural Books, Remembrance Pins and Gifts will be on sale (cash only).

Please book your place via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/asatt22 and share this event among your networks.

Further Info: 07731 996 012

Email: info@southwarkblackparentsforum.org

231 Old Kent Road has wheelchair access.

Public Transport Info: tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/

Buses: 21, 53, 63, 168, 172, 363, 415, 453 (East Street)

Tube: Elephant & Castle (Northern Line; Bakerloo Line)

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Proud Partners:

Parasol Creative Ltd (parasolcreative.org)

The Southwark Black Parents Forum (southwarkblackparentsforum.org)

Southwark Council (southwark.gov.uk)

Proud Supporters:

BlackPoppyRose (blackpoppyrose.org)

Livesey Exchange (liveseyexhange.com)