There are a number of interactive, multi-media presentations which can be delivered to assemblies, classes, community groups or staff associations.  The  list below is  not exhaustive, bespoke presentations can be arranged.  Community Cohesion and PVE training  also available. In addition, any of  the  past monthly events can be tailored to your group. Add yourself to our mail list  http://www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk/contact-us.html for advance notice of  events

Topics include.....

 How Black People Won World War 2

A detailed and extensive look at the African, Caribbean and Asian war effort with video clips and interviews with black Spitfire & bomber pilots, Nigerian and Somali troops fighting in Burma, black and asian women secret agents, u-boats in the Caribbean and the importance of Africa and India’s raw materials

What were Black People doing in World War 1?

An explanation of the crucial role Africa, Asia and the Caribbean played in WW1. Interviews with Jamaican WW1 veterans, West India Regiment in Palestine, black and asian fighter pilots, the Herero genocide, German colonies in Africa and how that affected geography and WW2

"I wanted to tell you that the lecture given by BHW at the Imperial War Musuem on 26th July was brilliant! When I came home, my parents were really excited about how much I had learnt...my Dad has always enouraged me to get a full picture of British history and until the lecture yesterday I hadn't fully realised how much of a void there is in the British History that is readily available at schools and Universities.
  
I am a student at Lancaster University and I study the First World War but I knew nothing about the involvement of Black British Soldiers! " Faye Grimes

400 Years of Black Women Resistance Leaders

A three-hour comprehensive sample of African women who resisted invasion, slavery and racist policies. Includes Queen Nzinga,Yaa Asantewa, Claudia Jones, Rosa Parks, Josephine Baker, Doris Pilkington, Mende Nazer, Mavis Best, Dame Joceyln Barrow, Una Marson and more. Covers UK, North and South America, the Caribbean and Africa

British Wealth =African Poverty

An overview of the economic effects of British trade policies on Africa and the Caribbean An overview of the economic effects of British and American trade policies on Africa and the Caribbean. Covers the IMF, World Bank and EU, farming policies, war, refugees, immigration with examples from Jamaica, Ghana, Congo, Haiti and Sierra Leone and the connections between the UN and the arms trade

African-British Civil Rights Heroes 1596-2006

The bias in schools gives the impression that racism and civil rights was an American issue and totally ignores the struggles Black British people endured. This presentation will provide the names and achievements of those black people born or resident here that fought against British racism over the last 400 years. Includes Thomas Peters, Ottobah Cuguano, Robert Wedderburn, Olaudah Equiano, Phyllis Wheatley, Learie Constantine, Bus Boycott 1963, Scrap Sus Campaign, Dame Jocelyn Barrow, virginity testing at Heathrow, deaths in custody, Saturday schools, housing segregation

The Black Image

A very revealing presentation and film which shows how the image of African people has been deliberately altered by Europeans to show negativity. In the 15th century African people were portrayed in European art as noble, sophisticated and intelligent. With the rise of Empire these images were thrown out and replaced with demeaning stereotypes which still inform public opinion via children’s books and Hollywood movies..

How to Brainwash the Youth and make them act like Fools !

An in-your-face seminar aimed at young adults to illustrate how they are conditioned via Hollywood movies, music videos, computer games and advertising to act dumb and love it. This presentation uses  popular and mainstream culture combined with a black history perspective. Scary Movie, Predator,Soulja Boy, Lil Wayne,Futurama, Disney,300, GTA,Pussycat dolls, Mariah Carey, Nelly, Etana,Lord of the Rings, Pirates of Caribbean, Manhunter all make an appearance

'Just to say, once again, thanks for the fabulous presentation yesterday.  It is always great to be around children when they are learning something new and enlightening for them'   Marva Bell Pivot Point Community Project Harrow.

How to Support your Child Through the Educational Process

A seminar about what you can do to combat racism in the school system and achieve academic excellence amongst the youth.
There will be presentations on personal and institutional racism and the resources available to combat it. You will also hear practical examples of what parents/carers can do to assist children  through the educational system

'Thank you very much for taking part in our joint conference this Saturday. I hope you gained as much for the day as we did. I thought your presentation was brilliant . I could see that everyone was listening and watching intently as well as taking part.' Rehena Prior BAOUK Home Educators

Somalis: The Facts behind the Headlines

 
Often in the news in certain roles but what do we really know of the Somali people ?  In this 2 hour presentation we cover the 5 nation Somali Empire of the 1800's and..

• Somali cultural trade links with China in the 15th century
• Queens of the Land of Punt
• Frankincense, the ancient currency of the Phaorahs
• Somalis in WW2. The War against Japan
• The Suez Canal, the Red Sea and the Space Shuttle
• 10 Famous Somalis you've never heard of
• The real story behind Black Hawk Down
• 150 years of Somalis in England 

'One word for Black History Walks .. MahshaAllah ! I loved every single bit of it ! ' Fahdi Mohamed           'The group found the talk extremely useful, they were talking about it for days afterward ! Then they had a radio show dedicated just to what they discovered on the day' Leyla Hussein Somali Youth Forum             'We have learned so many things from this session!' Maxamed Asahaf  Anti-Tribalism Movement

What made Obama successful, what makes you successful ?

A interactive training seminar to examine what strategies and approaches Obama  implemented to achieve his objective of becoming the USA’s first  African-American president. Parallels will be drawn from his relentless desire and motivation to succeed and how this can be incorporated into your own personal development and growth.There have been many positive role models throughout the generations and we  will cross reference the British and US civil rights movement revealing some home-grown achievers who, for some reason, have escaped public recognition. This presentation was originally designed and delivered to  staff at Westminster Council Diveristy in Feb 2009

'I would like to thank Black History Walks for a very informative, inspiring and motivational session.' 'An informative and enabling seminar with good interactions between the presenter and audience and amongst the audience themselves' Westminster Staff Diversity Group

Black Women and Breast Cancer

This presentation  aims to empower women with information to help defeat breast cancer. It will cover:

Who was Michael X ?

 
A Trini 'bwoy' rolls off a boat into 1950s London. Ten years later he's the most famous black man in Britain, but who was Michael X? The 'authentic voice of black bitterness' [Observer 1965] or the ex Rachman henchman for whom politics was just another hustle? 
We  chart the life of the controversial black power activist Michael de Freitas/Michael X. He went from being a pimp and drug dealer in London's Ladbroke Grove, to disciple of Malcolm X following a chance meeting. As well as living a chequered and flamboyant life, Michael's death is also shrouded in controversy, after leaving London and fleeing to Trinidad, he was hung for murder  detailed knowledge of  this remarkable man and shed some light on why  the Government have banned the release of national archives on his life until 2030

Banged Up, Gone Straight

 
Specially designed for use with at-risk youth, young offenders and prisoners. This is about the influence of popular culture and lack of history/role models We feature 15 mostly unknown individuals who have been inside then come out, gone straight and been successful. On certain dates it may be possible for this talk to be delivered by an ex-offender

Community Cohesion

 
Specially designed for schools/teachers that require guidance on how to conform to the Cohesion agenda, understand their legal obligations, handle racist incidents and engage with the community.

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Other options are the  the 45 minute “buffet” presentations, suitable for all levels, they offer a taste of  heroes, scientists, inventors, pioneers, little known facts and positive images in an interactive and fun manner