The Story of Flip Fraser

We bring joy using the Arts to celebrate Black Heroes. Join in the fun as we update history to reflect the contributions people of colour have made to local and world history.TheBlack Heroes Foundationis a community based organisation for the development and promotion of talent, together with cultural and artistic initiatives in the community focusing on youth, education, training, personal development  and social mobility.Tel: 07986 745486Registered Charity Number: 1169616Black Heroes®  Copyright © 2017

Black Heroes Foundation

A play commemorating the life of Flip Fraser - A Black History Trailblazer. A  Black History Month Celebration

Shaw Theatre

Celebrating our Heroes.

Bringing Joy, using the Arts to tell the stories of our Black Heroes. 
Preserving the legacy of  Flip Fraser & Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame
Educating, Entertaining, Empowering!
Engaging the brain, body and mind, improving health and well being.

<h3>Flip Fraser Continues to Inspire</h3><h3>The Story of Flip Fraser: A Windrush Story</h3><p>Commemorating Flip Fraser: Black History Trailblazer</p><p><strong><strong>Directorial Debut for Wil Johnson</strong></strong></p>

<h3><strong><strong>The Story of Flip Fraser at The Shaw Theatre 25 October 2014</strong></strong></h3><p>This year is 10 years since we lost Flip Fraser, on 31 August 2014. We are commemorating his memory with a theatrical event and evening of entertainment at The Shaw Theatre, Euston, London. This event is being held on his birthday 25th October, during Black History Month. The Shaw Theatre is where Flip launched ‘Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame’ in 1987. It is a great honour to return to this theatre to celebrate his memory and legacy.</p><p><strong><strong>The Story of Flip Fraser: A Windrush Story</strong></strong>.</p><p>A Jamaican boy fights the struggles of the Windrush era, and with his lifelong mission, gives a Voice to Black Youth launching the Voice newspaper at the 1982 Notting Hill Carnival, and taking his iconic musical show ‘Black Heroes in Hall of Fame – 5,000 years of Black History in one night of theatre’ around the UK, the United States and to the Caribbean.</p><p>This production is a musical extravaganza, which tells the story of creative activist and Windrusher, Peter Randolph Fraser aka Flip Fraser, the first editor of the Voice Newspaper, and creator of the theatre production Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame. It chronicles his childhood in Jamaica, arrival in the UK, creative and community work in London; together with his impact on the Black Community.</p><p>His work inspired people, using the Arts and media for Education, Entertainment and Empowerment. Giving Black people a voice, recognising and celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black people to humanity and society. Telling the hidden stories, re-writing history, making people feel proud, inspired and motivated.</p><p><strong><strong>It is a love story. A story of heritage, passion, sorrow, love and loss.</strong></strong></p><p>This production preserves Flip Fraser’s legacy together with educating, entertaining and empowering its audiences.</p><p><strong><strong>Your presence and support can make all the difference. Join us and be a part of history.</strong></strong></p><p>You can buy your tickets here and make donations to help us continue Flip's legacy. Every contribution brings us closer to sharing his story with a new generation.</p><p><strong><strong>Support the provision of Community Seats</strong></strong></p><p>Make a donation and support another less fortunate person attend.</p><h4><strong><strong>Please donate here, quoting 'Community Seat':</strong></strong></h4><h3>Local Giving: <a href="https://localgiving.org/appeal/flipfraser" title="https://localgiving.org/appeal/flipfraser" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://localgiving.org/appeal/flipfraser</a> </h3><h3>Visit:</h3><h3><a href="http://www.blackheroesfoundation.org/" title="http://www.blackheroesfoundation.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.blackheroesfoundation.org</a></h3><p><br></p><h3>Presented by the Black Heroes Foundation.</h3><h3><a href="http://www.blackheroesfoundation.org/" title="http://www.blackheroesfoundation.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.blackheroesfoundation.org</a></h3><h3>Charities Commission Registration number:1169616</h3><p><br></p><h3><strong><strong>Supported by Greenwich University</strong></strong></h3><p><br></p><h3><strong><strong>With thanks to the Black Business Residency at Somerset House, sponsored by Morgan Stanley</strong></strong></h3><h3><br></h3><p>Black Heroes® Copyright © 2017</p>