Patrick Vernon’s landmark 100 Great Black Britons campaign of 2003 was one of the most successful movements to focus on the role of people of African and Caribbean descent in British history and counter the exclusion of the Black British community from the mainstream popular conception of ‘Britishness’, despite Black people having lived in Britain for over a thousand years.
As a result, a number of Black historical figures were included on the national school curriculum and had statues and memorials erected and blue plaques put up in their honour. Now, with this book, Patrick and Angelina Osborne have relaunched the campaign to include new role models and previously little-known historical figures, often overlooked or dismissed. Join them to discuss the need to correct the history taught and to grow a knowledge for so long hidden.
More Lambeth Listings MORE
The Story
A gripping newsroom drama by Tracey Scott Wilson, The Story makes its UK premiere at the National Theatre,…
Rooted: Celebrating Black Identity
Celebrate Black identity, heritage and self-confidence at Rooted, a creative family workshop bringing storytelling and hands-on activities to…
My Mother-in-Law’s Dresses
Explore Windrush memories through clothing, photographs and family stories at a reminiscence workshop led by Sonia Winifred. The…
Women’s Words, Sisters’ Stories with Ineza
Rwandan-Belgian vocalist Ineza celebrates the remarkable women who helped write jazz history as songwriters as well as performers….
Dub Revolution: Jamaica’s Sonic Innovators and the Birth of Remix Culture with David Katz
Explore the Jamaican innovators who transformed recorded music as David Katz discusses Dub Revolution with Lloyd Bradley, author…
Jamaica Road with Lisa Smith
Prizewinning South London writer Lisa Smith joins Mel Pennant to discuss Jamaica Road, a love story set within…
100 Black British Doctors
Meet contributors to 100 Black British Doctors for an evening celebrating the achievements of Black medical professionals and…
The Black History Culture Tour Bus
The Black History Culture Tour Bus invites visitors to discover the people, neighbourhoods and stories that have shaped…