In her debut Children’s book, When Mr Mandela Came to Town, Kemi Bamgbose retells her story as an 11-year-old girl when the President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela visited Brixton on 12 July 1996.

Kemi ‘s father allowed her to take the day off school for this momentous historical visit. Ages 5 plus

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Lambeth Wednesday 19 February

Women Speak Volumes: Paulette Randall in Conversation

Throwing the spotlight on the work of pioneering black women in the arts in Britain whose stories need…

Lambeth Thursday 20 March

The Aldridge Family – the Price of Fame – a talk by Angela Morgan

Angela Morgan will describe the family life of Ira Aldridge 19th century black actor and resident of 5…

Brixton Sunday 30 March

Black History Bus tour

Three-hour bus drive showing London’s top tourist attractions from an African/Caribbean perspective Join us on our three-hour drive…