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African Market with stalls selling fashion, jewellery, natural health & beauty products, baby & kids clothing, dolls & instruments, books + Local & international charities promoting their actions and selling goods + Homemade African Food @Old Spitalfields, Horner Square, London E1 6EW UK. Info: 11am - 5pm / http://openthegate.org.uk/market/ Opening ceremony April 15 with H.I.H. Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie Co-curated by Rastafari Regal Livity (RRL) & the Black Cultural Archives (Brixton) - from Ethiopia to Jamaica and now to London UK More infos: http://bcaheritage.org.uk/rastafari-in-motion/ African Market with Lots of stalls, Drumming and Dancing Circle, Arts & Crafts Workshop, Face painting & African Food @North Yard - Camden Stables, Camden Lock, London NW1 8AH, UK. Info: 12pm - 6pm / facebook / RasTafari Movement UK presents an Afrika International Day of Action to celebrate the 100th year of HIM elevation from Regent to Negus + 50 year visit to Caribbean + Jamaica Independence Day Part 1: Family Day with sports, arts and crafts, speakers, food and refreshments + music by Vincent Napp, Empress Imane, Asha Heights, Binghi Noah + more + sound by Jah Revelation Muzic and Sugar Dread@ Kennington Park, St Agnes Place SE11 4BE. Info: 12noon - 6pm , free admission. See flyer below for details Part 2: A night called 'Ras Tafari' A New Name with live appearance by Principle + Joy Mack + Ras Keith & his band + Rasta Drummers @ Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Rd, SW9 8PQ, free / £10 donation. Info: 7pm - 12am / see flyer below Kingston Breeze Hotel welcome One & All to the Eartdhday Celebrations of H.I.M. Menelik II, Hon. Marcus Garvey & H.I.H. Zara Yacob R.A.L.A.K. - Rastafari Ancient Living Arts & Kulture in collaboration with members of the Rastafari Community in Florida commemorating the Anniversary of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey & Emperor Menelik II Infos: http://www.ralak.com/ Children’s Programme: 3:30pm 3 short films from UK and Africa: Evening Progamme: 6:30pm Free Films - Drinks - Popcorn!! In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Visit of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I to the Caribbean The University of the West Indies' - Rastafari Studies Centre - Special Project, Office of the Principal announces the third RASTAFARI STUDIES CONFERENCE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY : "The African Millennium in Perspective: Rastafari Business Enterprise Development" August 13 - 17 @ 22 West Road, UWI Mona Campus, Kingston FEATURING: August 14, 2016 August 15, 2016 August 16, 2016 August 17, 2016 ------------ August 18 - 21, 2016 August 18, 2016 August 19, 2016 August 20, 2016 August 21, 2016 Office of the Principal, UWI Mona --------------------- Website: http://ocs.mona.uwi.edu/index.php/rsc/2013 Friends Of Marcus Garvey Bust Collective and Brent Museum and Archives are glad to announce that the Marcus Garvey bust will be unveiled as a permanent display in Brent Museum on Marcus Garvey's birthday August 17, 6-7.30pm. In addition to the unveiling, there will be an audio-visual presentation by local history consultant Kwaku on Marcus Garvey, plus short speeches by dignitaries and Garveyites. Book to express your interest in attending the first of what's expected to be an annual event. Produced in association with Friends Of Marcus Garvey Bust Collective @ WGLC. For enquiries: btwsc@hotmail.com. To book: www.bit.ly/MGBust Collectors, originals, represses, auctions, new roots Stalls by: Direct Impact, Sta Kulcha music distribution, Roots Hitek muzik Refreshments on sale - Arts, crafts and fashion in the store :: MANY STALLS :: fashion, jewellery, natural health & beauty products, baby & kids clothing, dolls & instruments, books Local & international charities are also represented, promoting their actions and raising awareness but also funds by selling goods Homemade African Food Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2084738461751378/ Ryszard Kapuściński's Book full of lies "The Emperor" is presently being relaunched as a theatre production from the start of September at the Young Vic in the West End of London Ryszard Kapuściński was a Polish writer who became well known for fiction books regarding Africa and Latin America presented as historical fact, thought to be most likely allegoric references to his own communist Poland of the time. His reporting has since be labelled "literary colonialism". More infos here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1688016074855038/?active_tab=highlights As Rastafari in Motion comes to the end of its acclaimed residence at the Black Cultural Archives, Dr Michael Barnett from the University of the West Indies joins conversation with Cecil Gutzmore of the Pan African Society Community Forum to discuss new opportunities and challenges for the Rastafari movement in the 21st century. Dr Barnett will be selling and signing two new books: Rastafari in the New Millennium(Syracuse University Press), and Leonard Percival Howell and the Genesis of Rastafari(University of West Indies Press). Entry is FREE. Booking is a must: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rastafari-in-the-new-millennium-tickets-27403502614 An opportunity to see inside the former Home of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, who gifted Fairfield House to the City of Bath in 1958. Lovely preserved Italianate Villa with a small exhibition about the Emperor. Addtionally, there will be a Rastafari thanksgiving event to celebrate the Ethiopian New Year from 4pm onwards on Sunday 11th September. Everyone welcome. More infos: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/fairfield-house-open-day1 2.00pm: Browsing the exhibition, coffee ceremony, Nyahbinghi drums 3.00pm: BCA reflections and looking forward 3.15pm: RRL reflections and looking forward 3.30pm: Short speeches from dignitaries and representatives from Rastafari Houses and Mansions 4.00-5.30pm: Mingle and close with drums See website for prices UPTOWN ROCKERS FILM FESTIVAL Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1764501567136068/ SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER After the recent Living Histories session with former Black Panther Movement member and doctor Altheia Jones-Lecointe, history consultant Kwaku will be in conversation with activists, teasing out the little-known experiences of those who've been part of the African British radical history narrative. Please note: there is a £5 non-refundable charge (£7 at the door, subject to availability). :: MANY STALLS :: fashion, jewellery, natural health & beauty products, baby & kids clothing, dolls & instruments, books Local & international charities are also represented, promoting their actions and raising awareness but also funds by selling goods Homemade African Food Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/535590269979214/ Diversity Matters is proud to announce its first Black History Festival special guest lecture with acclaimed author Prince Asfa-Wossen Asserate - great-nephew of the late Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I! FREE event! Booking essential via Eventbrit > https:// More information on the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1235252889848047/ Organised by BTWSC/African Histories Revisited The UN Resolution 68/237 declared 2014-2025 as the International Decade For People Of African Descent (IDPAD) under the theme Recognition, Justice and Development. But how aware are we in Ghana of this initiative by the UN? And how can we use it for our upliftment and development? The resolution calls on member states, civil society and all other relevant actors to join together with people of African heritage and take effective measures for the implementation of the programme of activities. The Decade is an opportunity to push for the elimination of racism, racial and structural discrimination against Africans. History consultant, community activist and former University of Westminster lecturer Kwaku is visiting Accra and will deliver a presentation on how to use IDPAD to empower ourselves, followed by a Question & Answer session. Introduction by Elder Statesman Dr KB Asante. Admission: Free To register, please visit www.AfricanHistoryPlus.eventbrite.com In association with Black History month, Fairfield House celebrates Ethiopian history. Africa on the Square is organised by the Mayor of London for Black History Month. The event is sponsored by Lebara and Air France, with media partner support from The Voice. FREE - ALL AFTERNOON FULL PROGRAMME & INFO: Ark T and African School present: WORD and the WARRIOR | Interactive workshop by Natty Mark Samuels | Celebrating Early Black Journalism | Plus workshop by Young Women Music Project and Food for Black Lives Matter | Free and integenerational [for 11+] Featuring artwork by: Helen Baille, Ras Haile Mecael, Christine de Faoite, Grey Burdick, Moses Bikshoni, Leo Bowder, Debbie Scrivener, Dee Sessegnon Launch evening: 22nd October 8-10pm | Music by Jah Paul Promotions & guests | Food & Bar | Donations to support the cost of exhibition space will be much appreciated Launch evening: 22nd October 8-10pm | Music by Jah Paul Promotions & guests | Food & Bar | Donations to support the cost of exhibition space will be much appreciated Organised by BTWSC/African Histories Revisited A play exploring Identity during African History Month 2016 & IDPAD 2015-24 Taking its starting point from Peter Tosh's 'African' song, 'As Long As You're Of African Heritage...' posits that anyone of African heritage is African, irrespective of where they are born or based. Using the format of a play with 5 actors set within the course of a management committee meeting of an African-led voluntary organisation, we witness the dynamics of the meeting change from congratulatory back-patting on account of a successful fundraising exercise, to putting plans for a Black History Month (BHM) event on hold, as tensions rise around the issues of identity within the African British community, where there is often a disconnect from Africa, especially by those born in Britain or the Caribbean. The play also questions what BHM should be about and whether it should be renamed, 30 years on from its introduction in the UK, the Race Relations Act @ 50, and the start the UN's International Decade For People Of African Descent 2015-24 initiative. The afternoon performance is targeted as an outing for youths, school children, teachers and parents, whilst the evening performance is targeted at the wider community. A facilitated Q&A follows each performance, which provides the audience with an opportunity to engage with the issues raised in the play Admission: Free To register, please visit www.AfricanHistoryPlus.eventbrite.com A recent permanent display at Brent Museum is a bust of Jamaican-born pan-Africanist icon Marcus Garvey. If you would like to find out more about him, there's the Marcus Garvey: An Overview Of His Life, Influence & Legacy presentation on Monday 31 October, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at Brent Civic Centre (Meeting Rooms 4/5) Engineers Way, Wembley Middx HA9 0FJ. It's organised by BTWSC/African Histories Revisited in association with Friends Of Marcus Garvey Bust and hosted by Cllr James Allie. For more details or to book: www.AfricanHistoryPlus.eventbrite.com This is an updated version of the audio-visual presentation given by history consultant and FOMGB (Friends Of Marcus Garvey Bust) co-ordinator Kwaku at the unveilling of the Marcus Garvey bust at Brent Museum on August 17 2016. Free An afternoon of traditional Caribbean food, film, performance and panel discussion with special guest Mutabaruka plus panelists: - Dr Kehinde Andrews (ORGANISATION OF BLACK UNITY), Hosted by Charmaine Simpson (BLACK HISTORY STUDIES). Exclusive London screening of Sankofa Q&A with Mutabaruka Panel discussion exploring the roles of the Black male and the Black female Performances by Bongo Kanny + Special guest artist Music by Fenomeno Show (OPEN THE GATE SOUND) Food on sale by LOVEGIFT VEGAN + COZMIC COOKIEZ & CAKEZ. Meeting looking at a) how the Decade can enhance work African people and African-led organisations are doing, b) what we would like to come out of the UN's IDPAD 2015-24 Resolution by highlighting specific outcomes, and c) networking, and learning from what individual Africans and African-led organisations are doing. Free To register, please visit www.AfricanHistoryPlus.eventbrite.com London's original African family adventure! With live music, cinema, dance, games, workshops and the best of vibes... Each month Mwalimu Express features a different live act with African connections, DJ Sets from Rita Ray and Max Reinhardt, African cinema with introduction and Q&A’s led by Andy Jones of Screen Station. Lucy Angell John’s dance session for kids lasts all afternoon along with the Oware Society’s non stop playing of the oldest board game in the world, Oware as played in Ghana. Stalls from Open the Gate The African Market Corner. Afrikult.’s three-part event series Words that Travel aims to showcase the wonderful and rich diversity within the African literary genre. Each event focused on particular mediums and traditions of African literature. Back again with our final instalment to the Words that Travel series, think you can guess what’s brewing in our creative pot? Didn’t think so. Word that Travel: Rhythms of Literature captures the synergy between literature and music - the sounds behind words, the words in sounds. The all-day event will include an African Food Court, Publishers' Market, Performances, Open Lit Space and a LIVE music concert. FB event: www.facebook.com/events/726126474219459/ A celebratory evening of discussion, poetry, and lectures by three esteemed, original thinkers. Miguel Cullen, whose poetry has been described as "arresting, streetsmart ventriloquism" (TLS), will lead the evening. Speakers will include both journalist Ian Thomson, author of the controversial The Dead Yard: Tales of Modern Jamaica (praised by both Benjamin Zephaniah and Zadie Smith), and Colin Grant, author of books about Marcus Garvey (Negro With A Hat), Bob Marley and The Wailers (I and I The Natural Mystics), and a highly acclaimed autobiographical work exploring Black British identity in the 1970s (Bageye at the Wheel). Discussion will be rich and free flowing. Followed by music. Float downstream on a mix of poetry, travelogue, history to beat back those January shivers. This event is free, but please RSVP: Babette@thesocietyclub.com More: www.thesocietyclub.com "The Armenians of Ethiopia and an introduction to the work of B.A. Sevadjian", lecture by Rubina Sevadjian Kingwell. Event hosted by the Armenian Institute Admission: £5 (£3 students) R.U.F. International Summit 3rd anniversary Elders in RAstafari Awards, Rastafari research colloquium & reggae nite Theme: Mobilising the International RAstafari Community for Unity Actions African Market with stalls selling fashion, jewellery, natural health & beauty products, baby & kids clothing, dolls & instruments, books + Local & international charities promoting their actions and selling goods + Homemade African Food Info: http://openthegate.org.uk/market/ More info: http://rastaites.com/2nd-annual-rasta-nation-march-commemorating-121st-anniversary-adwa-victory/ "This exciting exhibition at Fairfield House is produced by Dr Peter Kellett, an architect and social anthropologist, and Senior Lecturer in Architecture at Newcastle University. In 2013 he was based at Addis Ababa University Ethiopia for 8 months, and whilst there brought together this body of work. The exhibition consists of large numbers of everyday objects collected with the help of Ethiopian colleagues. They will be displayed as multiples and in creative, colourful juxtaposition with each other. Each group focuses on a particular theme including: cultures of sustenance (food/religion/water), communication and education (languages/signs), renewal and birth (urban change/birth rates/maternal mortality/ health), resources (money/recycling). The objects include: traditional woven mats, recycled oil containers, religious pictures and candles, children’s shoes, football shirts, bank notes, processional umbrellas, and other materials. This opening event including talks, performances and contributions by the Ethiopian community, and refreshments." FB event: www.facebook.com/events/1849366975314570/ The Dub alongside The Ark-T Centre presents: The Dub Exhibition Ras Haile Mecael, Helen Baillie, Moses Bikshoni, Christian de Faoite, Danny Smith, Grey Burdick, Dee Sessegnon and Debbie Scrivener "Black Cultural Archives will host an outdoor tribute screening on Sunday 9th April 2017, in honour of campaigner for Black rights and leading anti-racist activist, Darcus Howe (1943-2017). We invite the community to come together to honour the work and life of the formidable Darcus Howe." Discourse on African Identity through discussions, quiz, musi and drama Book at: www.AfricanHistoryPlus.eventbrite.com African Market with stalls selling fashion, jewellery, natural health & beauty products, baby & kids clothing, dolls & instruments, books + Local & international charities promoting their actions and selling goods + Homemade African Food Info: http://openthegate.org.uk/market/ :: MANY STALLS :: fashion, jewellery, natural health Local & international charities are also represented, promoting their actions and raising awareness but also funds by selling goods Homemade African Food //\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\///\\//\\ FREE ENTRY - ALL WELCOME! The House on Coco Road is an intimate portrait of an activist and teacher who moves her children from Oakland, California to participate in the Grenada Revolution only to find her family caught up in a U.S. military invasion. Director Damani Baker (Still Bill, 2009) draws poignant connections between the civil rights struggles in the US, socialist revolutions in the Caribbean and liberation struggles on the African continent. Seamlessly weaving between the grand narratives of pan-Africanism and anti-imperialism and touching personal insights, THE HOUSE ON COCO ROAD successfully captures a pivotal moment in African-diaspora history; encouraging us all to apply history's lessons to the situations we face today. The screening includes a Q&A with DAMANI BAKER plus a panel discussion including invited guests LUKE DANIELS (Caribbean Labour Solidarity) and RAMERI MOUKAM (African Centred Psychotherapist) exploring BritishBlackMusic.com/Black Music Congress presents as part of BBMM2017: Reggae History Quiz (Kwaku) You don't have to be a reggae anorak, a geek, or an aficionado to attend, though it might help during the Name That Tune section, and there'll be a few prizes. This is meant to be a fun evening of learning about and enjoying our reggae heritage. Part of marking JA@55 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reggae-history-quiz-kwaku-tickets-33745486659 The Kitenge Festival UK aim to promote African Fashion, culture and business in the UK. "The Africa Centre is back with its vibrant SUMMER FESTIVAL at its new home on Great Suffolk Street in Southwark. The AFRICA CENTRE SUMMER FESTIVAL will take over the street bringing together some great talent from across the African & Caribbean diaspora and amasing artists from all parts of Africa. 3 live music stages. Kids & family activities. The African Market. African Street Food. So come down to South London where the heat is on!" The Rastafari movement represents a signal transformation in the psyche and vision of 'new-world' Africans. Redemption is its core value: re-creation of African morality, pride and lifestyle in a world of gross materialism (Babylon). Shashamane land in south-eastern Ethiopia is an iconic outpost of Rastafari from the Diaspora. The community comprises returnees from the Caribbean, the Americas and Europe, who have trekked to the 'Promised Land', asserting their sovereign right to repatriate to the Mother Africa. The documentary film Shashamane gives a poignant insight into this unique community through interviews with its members. Themes of Recognition, Justice and Development resonate through their life-stories. Their struggles, triumphs, hopes and aspirations speak volumes for the search and recovery of African nationhood. IDPAD Coalition UK will be showing the film SHASHAMANE by Giulia Amati at the Maat Centre, 366A High Rd. Tottenham on Saturday 14th October 2-5pm as a fund-raiser to support the work of the Coalition. Admission £8, £5 conc. NNC Executive members could provide panelists for a Q+A session following the screening to update ones on the current state of the Shashemane community, the upcoming conference in November, and relevant info on the global movement today. Many ones in the UK community have not seen this important documentary. The event should be publicized at the New Year Binghi celebrations next Monday (11th September) at the Theorem, 385 High Rd. Willesden, NW10 2JR
Camden or Chalk Farm
2 films from Portugese-speaking Africa: Mozambique and Angola:
surprising moral tale
fascinating characters in the capital Luanda. But will he find his friend?
All are welcome to attend – Todos sâo bem-vindas para particapar!!
More Information at: junegivannifilmarchive.com
August 13, 2016
Rastafari Business Seminars and Apiculture Clinic, 22 West Road
Elder's Care Clinic and Wellness Day , Old Dramatic Theatre, UWI Mona feat. Country Farmhouse and the RBPA, Professor Fred Hickling
Research and Innovation in Ganja: Ganja Industry Development in Jamaica, Ganja Workshops and Testing
Nutraceuticals and Ital Nutrition: Rastafari Herbal Livity, Open House, Films and Panels
RASTAFARI UNITED FRONT (SOUTH AFRICA) SUMMIT
MARCUS GARVEY EARTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
@UWI Western Jamaica Campus, Montego Bay
Travel to Montego Bay, Rasafari Community Engagement
The Way Forward: Towards Rastafari Sustainable Development
Elder's Care Clinic and Wellness Day Phase 2
IRIE FM Marcus Garvey Celebrations
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ALSO FEATURING
Vendor's Village (Craft, Cuisine and Clothing)
Nightly Cultural Events
Special Edition Ganja Talk
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
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SPONSORS AND COLLABORATORS
Rastafari Millennium Council
The University of the West Indies, Western Jamaica Campus
Rastafari United Front
Rastafari Business and Professional Association/Country Farmhouse
Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society
The University Bookshop
IRIE FM
The University School of Dentistry
The Institute of Caribbean Studies
The University Archives
Rastafari Studies Centre - Special Project, West Road
The University of the West Indies, Mona Kingston 7, Jamaica
Tel: 1 (876) 970 - 6674 Ext: 3674 or 3675
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rastafaristudiesconference
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RastaConference
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All ages
A feast of reggae film comes to the West End in association with Abetta Couriers and Dub Vendor, tickets available now!
SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
5.00 pm: I Am The Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee And The Roots Of Reggae (Documentary/85 mins) + Q&A with Bunny "Striker" Lee
7.00 pm: Rockers (Feature/100 mins)
9.00 pm: The Harder They Come (Feature/103 mins)
3.30 pm: tbc - Reggae In A Babylon (Documentary/48 mins) + Reggae (Documentary/60 mins) + Q&A with director Wolfgang Buld
5.30 pm: Pressure (Feature/120 mins) + Wilf Walker and Herbert Norville Q&A
8.30 pm: Babylon (Feature/94 mins) + Trevor Laird Q&A
This event will be video-ed and and photographs taken - attending implies giving permission to be recorded or photographed
It is programmed by Open the Gate.
www.london.gov.uk/africa
PRESENTATION
Marcus Garvey: An Overview Of His Life, Influence & Legacy
- Rameri Moukam (AFRICAN CENTRED PYSCHOTHERAPIST),
- and Ayo Wallace (AFRICAN DIASPORA YOUTH NETWORK).
Tickets: £6 (child, seniors) / £8.50 (early birds) / £10 (standard)
eventbrite.co.uk/e/ brunch-with-mutabaruka-excl usive-screening-of-saknots -tickets-28745535671
People talk, dance, clap, cheer, drink, eat, and share a celebration of African culture.
& beauty products, baby & kids clothing, dolls & instruments, books
The one-day event showcases Africa's valuable, distinctive and unique heritage in a carnival/celebration atmosphere. The event will feature live performances, dance, competitions, award programme, networking, product sampling, fashion stalls, poetry, fashion catwalks and African street food.
