What makes a pub Black? A history of Black pubs in London

*Attend Prince of Peckham University for great weekly talks, July-September HERE

This talk by uncovers the overlooked history of Black pubs in England. It will include an introduction pubs' that were sites of joy and resistance, to celebrity licensees, and pubs' role in the UK civil rights movement, all while asking: What makes a pub ‘Black’? And why does this history matter?

This illustrated talk by public historian Kelly Foster will explore her research into this area plus Q&A on Black images in heraldry.

What is Prince of Peckham University ?

Black History Walks has teamed up with the Prince of Peckham pub to offer high quality, educational talks by Black academics on a variety of subjects. Prince of Peckham is a black-owned venue offering high quality food, drink and entertainment. Black History Walks runs walks, talks, films, river cruises, helicopter and steam train tours on London's Black history. All of our speakers hold doctorates, are Phd students or authors

There will be fascinating talks each Tuesday from 15 July to 23 September 6.30-8.30pm. Just book your free ticket, come have a drink, meet nice people,chew a pattie and learn. Just as good as Oxford/Cambridge, but it won't cost you £9000 !

These events provide a safe space at a time when they are serious cuts to to Black history /education at Chichester, Birmingham and Goldsmiths universities. Executives at BSix College in Hackney, that has a record of pushing Black students to Oxford/Cambridge, wants to cut its education/Black history programme due to 'restructuring' . The BFI Southbank despite 17,000 signatures to keep the 17-year-old African Odysseys, educational, anti-racist film series going, has cancelled the programme due to 'restructuring'.

For more information and to support BSIX click HERE

For more information and to support African Odysseys click HERE

Prince of Peckham University talks list. 6.30 to 8.30pm. Talk starts at 6.45pm

• 15 July. The gentrification of Peckham and Black Urban Removal worldwide
• 22 July. Successful Community activism in Peckham: The Rye Lane Campaign 2011
• 29 July. Hollywood, Zombies and the demonisation of African Spirituality
• 5 August. African Women Resistance Leaders. Political and Spiritual
• 12 August. Sinners Movie Breakdown Part 1/4
• 19 August. What makes a pub Black ? A history of Black-owned Pubs in London
• 26 August. 20 Banned Black films you need to see: African Odysseys
• 2 September. Institutional racism in Academia and @BFI: How to fight it
• 9 September. Sisters and Black British Civil rights 1970s/80s
• 16 September. The Black History of Comedy !
• 23 September. A Black Activist in 1900s Britain: SJ Celestine Edwards

Black History Summer School for kids and adults weekdays 11am to 1pm

Monday 18 August : How Black People won World War Two part 1

Tuesday 19 August: How Black People won World War Two part 2

Wednesday 20 August: Hidden Black History in your street

Black History Walks has been screening African Diaspora films monthly at the BFI Southbank since 2007 as part of the African Odysseys programme. You can see the next African Odysseys films on Cocoa, New Oleans, Windrush outside of BFI HERE

About the Speaker for African Heraldry : Kelly Foster Esla Goveia Scholar

Kelly Foster is a public historian, working both online and “on road” as a London Blue Badge Guide specialising in community history. She uses oral histories and archival research to deliver tours that delve into the social history of London's neighbourhoods. She works with both visitors and residents alike to give a deeper, more inclusive understanding of London's past and the ever-changing 21st century city. Kelly regularly works with Black Cultural Archives, Lambeth Archives, the Museum of London, Black History Walks and London Walks.