The Black British Civil Rights Movement: Black Community Activism Post-1948

Tuesday 22 April

To commemorate Stephen Lawrence Day, we present a visual lecture on the Black British Civil Rights Movement by author Danny Thompson.

 

Join us in commemorating Stephen Lawrence Day with an enlightening and powerful visual lecture on The Black British Civil Rights Movement.

Led by author and Black historian Danny Thompson, this event takes you on a compelling journey through the history of Black activism in Britain – from the arrival of the Windrush generation in 1948 to the present day.

Through a rich collection of archival images, stories, and historical insights, we will explore the tireless efforts of Black activists, grassroots organisations and community leaders who have fought for racial justice, equal rights and social change in Britain.

Danny Thompson MRes

Danny Thompson is multi-faceted educator, artist, historian and author. A thirty-year career in the arts as a filmmaker, musician, music teacher and writer equips him well for a tutoring role. Danny is a qualified historian, currently a PhD student having completed his MRes in ‘The History of Africa and the African Diaspora’.

Danny is the author of two books on African history: The Afrikan Literary Heritage and Ethiopianism – The Forgotten Movement, about a nineteenth century proto-Pan-African movement. Danny has taught in schools, community groups, mental health institutions. He has devised and delivered Black history workshops for TFL, the Probation Service, The National Fostering Association and others. He ran ‘Decolonizing the Curriculum’ workshops with four education services in England and Wales. He has also devised and delivered self-empowerment workshops for black men in prisons across the UK.

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