Merseyside Black History Month 2012 Calendar of Events

Merseyside Blackhistory Month Group

We are pleased to present to you the 2012 Calendar of events for BlaCk history Month on Merseyside.

Over the last eight years, Merseyside Black History Month Group has continued to develop and work tirelessly to ensure that the recognition and celebration of Black History is promoted, supported and encouraged by all representatives of the various sectors, individuals and groups across Merseyside.

Notwithstanding the current economic climate we continue to develop Black History Month celebrations on Merseyside, with the help of our partners and sponsors. This is a remarkable achievement allowing Merseyside to be one of the few regions to continue to give a high profile to the promotion of Black History Month.

the 2012 Cultural food feast will be held on sunday 14th october at the sefton park palm house and the Black achievers awards ceremony will be held at st George’s hall on saturday 27th october.

These are our two main events but we hope you will also take this opportunity to attend and celebrate other events highlighted in this calendar. We are looking forward to the 2012 celebrations as we continue to develop both the organisation and our activities. Youth and educational events play a prominent part in our work this year.

We hope you will continue to support the ethos behind the development of Black History Month activites, but remember that Black History is not constrainted to October. For example we were involved in hosting the guest of honour for this year’s Slavery Remembrance Day, Martin Luther King III, the eldest son of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jnr, in his visit to the Liverpool Black Community. His high profi le visit has been described as “putting our region centre stage in the global fi ght for human and civil rights”.

on Behalf of our Board i Wish you a happy and eduCational oCtoBer, BlaCk history Month 2012.

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15 septeMBer - 25 noveMBer 2012 _______________________

A selection of recent works by Mona Hatoum.Recent works, some which have never been seen in the UK, create a thread that helps the audience to navigate several spaces of the Cunard Building and other sites. Along this journey, the viewer will be confronted by unusual mappings of the world and, most importantly, ideas of cultural dominance and political ignorance.

City of Sanctuary, 2012. Artist and activist Andrea Bowers amplifies the launch of Liverpool as a City of Sanctuary for asylum seekers and refugees.

Ponte, 2012. The Ponte building has dominated the Johannesburg skyline since the 1970s This residential block became a key symbol for the social and economic downturn that followed the arrival of social democracy in 1994. Subotzky and Waterhouse became fascinated by the fictions and myths projected onto the structure. These moments have been stitched together, resulting in an internal and external panoramic projection of this iconic structure.

time: 10.00am - 6.00pm venue: The Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool L3 1ES Cost: Free

15 septeMBer - 25 noveMBer 2012 _______________________

Making Chinatown, 2012. Mixed media video installation. Growing up in Singapore, shortly after its independence, Ming Wong witnessed a struggle to establish a national identity and became concerned with what it meant to be Singaporean. This work explores the Hollywood tradition, deconstructing some of cinema’s most notable productions. Often becoming several characters within a single work, Wong subverts the relationship between language, identity and performance.

venue: FACT, 88 Wood Street, Liverpool L1 5EW Cost: Free

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10 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni, 2011. This haunting and beautifully formed documentary is a meditation on the life of Egyptian screen legend Soad Hosni, who starred in eighty-two feature films between 1959 - 1991.

time: 6.30pm venue: FACT, 88 Wood Street, Liverpool L1 5EW Cost: £4.00 (£3.00 Members/Concessions) Contact: 0151 707 4464 www.fact.co.uk

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Black History Month. Window display.News From Nowhere Radical and Community Bookshop.

time: 10.00am - 5.45pm Monday - Saturday venue: 96 Bold Street, Liverpool L1 4HY Cost: Free

1, 15, 22 oCtoBer 2012 ____________________________________

Spotlight talk: The Streets of Liverpool. Learn about the history behind some of Liverpool’s famous streets and their connections to Trans-atlantic slavery.

time: 2.00pm venue: International Slavery Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AX Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4499 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism

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2, 9, 16, 23, 30 oCtoBer 2012 ______________________________

Bokwa. an intense cardiovascular workout combined with south african war dance, Capoeira, kickboxing and steps. Open classes throughout October until the end of the year.

time: 6.30pm - 7.30pmvenue: Main Space, The Black-E, Great George Street, Liverpool L1 5EWCost: £4.00 (£3.50 Concessions)Contact: 07548 365869 www.movema.co.uk

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 oCtoBer 2012 _____________________________

Movema World Dance Classes. from africa to the world. Movema will be running weekly open classes celebrating dance from African Diaspora throughout October until March 2013.

time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm venue: Main Space, The Black-E, Great George Street, Liverpool L1 5EW Cost: £4.00 (£2.00 Concessions) Contact: 07548 365869 www.movema.co.uk

4, 11, 18, 25 oCtoBer 2012 ________________________________

Explore ‘Heart of Darkness’ by Joseph Conrad. This short course, run by WEA explores Conrad’s ground breaking classic, Heart of Darkness that exposes the dark side of European colonisation.

time: 10.00am - 12noon venue: International Slavery Museum Campaign Zone, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AX Cost: Free but places must be booked Contact: 0151 243 5359 www.nw.wea.org.uk

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6 oCtoBer 2012 ___________________________________________

Kente cloth weaving workshop.Join in this weaving workshop with the Guild of weavers at the Weston Discovery Centre. Explore examples of Kente cloth and make links to the WCG for the weaving.

time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm venue: World Museum, Weston Discovery Centre, William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EN Contact: 0151 478 4393 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml

6 oCtoBer 2012 ___________________________________________

Wirral Cultural Diversity Festival Day.Stalls, African drums, crafts, Zumba, dance, artist performances, workshops and goods for sale with a bar and food.

time: 11.00am - 4.00pmvenue: Grosvenor Ballroom, Grosvenor Street, Liscard, Wallasey CH44 1AQCost: FreeContact: 07878 915864 www.wirralculturaldiversitynetwork.org

6, 7 oCtoBer 2012 _________________________________________

Carnival Crafts. Learn more about carnival and make your own colourful headdress to take home.

time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm venue: International Slavery Museum, Anthony Walker Educational Centre, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AX Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4136 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism

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6, 13 oCtoBer 2012 _______________________________________Toxteth Riots 1981, an L8 perspective. film screening.Black Liverpool on film (BLF) - an archive. film screening.A screening of footage from the 1981 uprisings made by the Black History Month Steering Group, plus BLF a film montage highlighting a variety of Black film from Liverpool throughout time, compiled by Pigeon Productions.time: Please check times at front desk on the day venue: World Museum, Treasure House Theatre, William Brown St. L3 8ENCost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4393 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml

6, 13, 20, 25, 27 oCtoBer 2012 _____________________________Tales from the tent. anansi stories. Traditional folk tales, brought to life with puppets and props.time: 3.00pm - 4.00pm 25th October event: 11.00am - 12.00noon venue: Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 1DG Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4545 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol

6, 13, 20, 25, 27 oCtoBer 2012 _____________________________Capoeira Club. Join our friendly, free club and get fit while learning the African Brazilian martial art of Capoeira. All ages and levels of fitness welcome.time: 10.00am - 12noon venue: International Slavery Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AX Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4499 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism

9 - 10 oCtoBer 2012 ______________________________________Museums and Human Rights, 2012. federation of international human rights Museums (fihrM) It’s five years since the opening of the International Slavery Museum. In that time, the view has become more widespread that museums should play a role in fighting for human rights. We want to consider the ways in which museums have progressed, or not by looking at work combating gender and ethnic inequalities, discrimination and other human rights abuses.time: 9 October: 9.00am - 12noon, 10 October: 9.00am - 4.30pm venue: International Slavery Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AX Cost: Free but places must be booked in advance Contact: Francoise McClafferty, Email: [email protected]

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10 - 13 oCtoBer 2012 ______________________________________

Afrovibes. participatory festival.Join in the creation of the Township Café. Dance in workshops with the Sibikwa Orchestra.

times: Wednesday 10 October - 2.00pm Thursday 11 October - 11.00am - 10.00pm Friday 12 October - 11.00am - 10.00pm Saturday 13 October - 11.00am - 10.00pmvenue: The Black-E, Great George Street, Liverpool L1 5EW Cost: Free Contact: 0151 709 5109

11 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

The Sibikwa. african indigenous orchestraAfrobeat meets Township Jazz. Horns, drums, marimba, mbira, dinaka pipes from South Africa.

time: 8.00pm venue: The Black-E, Great George Street, Liverpool L1 5EW Cost: £8 Adults / £20 Family Ticket £6 Concessions / £10 Balcony standing Contact: 0151 709 5109

12 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

African builders of civilisation, and African Fashion, once sacred now desecrated. double lectures, presented by the pan african Congress Movement. Reclaiming African knowledge to reclaim African self with Ashra and Merira Kwesi.

time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm venue: 4th Floor Conference Room, International Slavery Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AX Cost: Free but places must be booked Contact: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism

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12 - 13 oCtoBer 2012 ______________________________________

Thirst. play, mythical tale from an african village. Suitable for families, children and schools.

time: 8.00pm venue: The Black-E, Great George Street, Liverpool L1 5EW Cost: £8 Adults / £20 Family Ticket £6 Concessions / £10 Balcony standing Contact: 0151 709 5109

12, 19, 26 oCtoBer 2012 ___________________________________

Archives: Liverpool and Slavery.Examine original documents belonging to Liverpool merchants involved in Trans-atlantic Slavery.

time: 2.00pm venue: Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AQ Cost: Free, places must be booked by calling the number below Contact: 0151 478 4456 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime

13 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

Contemporary Africa. art, music and storytelling Explore African identity and diversity through poetry, writing, films, art and music in this two meeting course led by WEA (starts 29 September)

time: 10.30am - 3.30pm venue: International Slavery Museum Campaign Zone, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AX Cost: Free but places must be booked Contact: 0151 243 5359 www.nw.wea.org.uk

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13 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

Mother to Mother. one forgiving moment, repercussions beyond the unimaginable.American Fullbright scholar Amy Biehl is killed in the Gugulethu township of Cape Town. A horrifying murder, carried out by four youths. The mother of one of the murderers tries to make sense of a senseless act recounting events in an imaginary conversation with Amy’s mother.

time: 8.00pm venue: Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool L1 9BG Cost: £12.00 / £10.00 Concessions Contact: 0844 873 2888

13, 14 oCtoBer 2012 ______________________________________

Quilt Codes Workshop. Learn about the hidden meanings in the patterns of African American quilts and make your own paper and fabric pattern to take home.


14 oCtoBer 2012 ___________________________________________________

Cultural Food Feast. promoting the delights of cultural food and entertainment.Hosted in Sefton Park Palm House since 2004, more than 23,000 people have previously attended this event that proves more successful every year. 30+ local caterers will be promoting traditional cuisine with an amazing opportunity to ‘taste’ the diverse cultures that exist in our beloved Liverpool. The programme includes demonstrations, recipes and free, healthy cultural tasters plus local entertainment.

time: 12noon - 7.00pm venue: Palm House, Sefton Park Liverpool L17 1AP Cost: Free

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15 - 26 oCtoBer 2012 ______________________________________________

Imp Indela (Finding our way into the future) II. steve Biko the man and his legacies in diverse communities schools exhibition.A Collaborative project by the Steve Biko Housing Association – EMTAS, Museums Liverpool, Calderstones and Windsor Schools.

time: 9.30am - 3.00pm venue: The Florrie, 377 Mill Street, Liverpool L8 4RF Cost: Free

17 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

A Suitable Enemy; racism, migration and Islamophobia in Europe. a lecture by liz fekete, director of the institute for race relations.University of Liverpool’s Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Staff Network.

time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm venue: Hearnshaw Lecture Theatre, Eleanor Rathbone Building, University of Liverpool Cost: Free, pre-booking is required Contact: [email protected]

17 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

Equality and Human Rights Team, 2nd Annual Conference. Celebrating World Mental health day, Black history Month and homotopia.Mersey Care NHS Trust. A conference exploring the impact of identity upon individuals in relation to their mental health and well being. The focus will be upon race/dual heritage, disability, transgender and sexual orientation.

time: 9.00am - 3.00pm venue: Oakmere Conference Centre, Cherry Lane, Walton, Liverpool L4 6UG Cost: Free, pre-booking is required Contact: 0151 473 2954/2956

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18 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

Can aid deliver for Africa?The UK Government is committed to developing global health as a way of strengthening international relationships. But with the economic crisis leading governments across the developed world to cut aid budgets, the challenge is now to deliver this pledge. This event will reconsider the case for aid and ask what alternatives may make a real difference. An informal reception will follow the debate.

time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm followed by an informal reception venue: International Slavery Museum Lecture Theatre, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool Cost: Free Contact: 0151 794 2650

20 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

Amazing African Arts. Make and take home african design light catchers.

time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm venue: Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Village, Wirral CH62 5EQ Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4136 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever

20, 21, 22 oCtoBer 2012 ___________________________________

African Mask Workshop. Learn more about the meaning and use of West African masks and make your own mask to take home.

time: venue: International Slavery Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AX Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4136 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism

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23 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

British Heritage. poetry with edward Bedford aka steve aldo.The Sound Agents in partnership with Writing on the Wall. Edward Bedford AKA Steve Aldo is one of Liverpool’s foremost black singers performing with the Ivy Benson Band and guesting with Howie Casey and The Seniors as a young teenager. In the 1960s he was in huge demand and was offered a deal by Decca Records covering Marvin Gaye’s “Can I Get a Witness”.His planned return to the Northern Soul circuit was recently cut short due to illness. Edward Bedford is back and will be presenting a reading of his autobiographical poetry.

time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm venue: St James’ Neighbourhood Centre, Nelson Street, Liverpool L1 5DW Cost: Free, but limited Contact: [email protected] Moira Kenny and John CampbellTel: 07960 302927

23 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

Levi Tafari.Liverpool poet Levi Tafari and children will work together to make poems, share stories in our Tent of Stories and the day will end with a very special performance on our Wondrous Place gallery.

time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm venue: Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 1DG Cost: Drop in with the exception of 11.00am workshop - free tickets on the day as spaces are limited.Contact: 0151 478 4545 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol

23 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

Mancala for beginners. Learn how to play the West African board game Mancala.

time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm venue: International Slavery Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AX Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4136 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism

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23 - 25 oCtoBer 2012 ______________________________________

Young Leaders Course.African Business Forum in association with Merseyside Youth Association.

time: 11.00am - 3.00pm on 23 - 24 October or 12noon - 4.00pm on 24 - 25 October venue: The Door, 65 - 67 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 3DY or The New Kensington Fire Service (near the Macdonald) Liverpool L7 Cost: Free - places must be pre-bookedContact: 07505 132850

24 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

White Society, Black Identity. a staged reading developed by 3rd year lJMu drama students.A female student meets five Black, female, historical characters who aid her on her quest to find out about her Black identity in a white society by telling her only their stories.

time: 1.00pm and 3.00pm venue: Merseyside Maritime Museum Lecture Theatre, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AQ Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4456 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime

24, 25 oCtoBer 2012 ______________________________________

Art of the Adinkra. Learn about the meaning and importance of Adinkra symbols.


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25 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________Capoeira: from Angola to Favella.Join Daniel Baird as he charts the history of resistance to enslavement, through the development of the African Brazilian martial art of Capoeira.

time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm venue: Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AQ Cost: Free, places must be booked by calling the number below Contact: 0151 478 4456 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime

25 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________Gallery Spotlight. a hidden history. This talk will highlight factors which led to Liverpool’s dominance of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and reveal one object’s previously hidden history.


25 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________Titanic Tiles. A look at how African designs influenced Victorian and Edwardian decoration styles. Make your own decorated tile to take home.


25 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________Public Lecture: Using the past as a platform for the future. do British universities cater for black and other minority communities?Speaker: Diane Abbott MP (House of Commons)

time: 12.00noon - 3.40pmvenue: Johnson Foundation Auditorium, Art and Design Academy (ADA), Liverpool John Moores University, Duckinfield Street, Liverpool L3 5RDCost: Free, pre-booking is required at: www.ljmu.ac.uk/conferences/celebratingblackhistory/index.htmContact: [email protected] Tel: 0151 231 3668

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25 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________Blacks in history. video and discussion hosted by patrick Graham.Black Out Productions.

time: 5.45pm - 8.00pm venue: Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre, Princes Road, Liverpool L8 1TH Cost: Free, limited to 50 people

26 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________Ancient Khemit. the Mother of african Civilisation. A historical discussion on the ancient roots of African civilisation. Join historian Dr Mark Ledwidge in exploring African roots of ancient Egypt.

time: 3.30pm - 4.45pm venue: World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EN Cost: Free - collect tickets on the day from the information desk. Contact: 0151 478 4393 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml

26 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________Storytelling with Miso’shi. Miso’shi draws on her Ghanaian culture for an exciting interactive storytelling session that includes music and dance.

times: 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm venue: International Slavery Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AX Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4136 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism

27 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________Film and dancing. Bea Freeman’s latest film explores the development of Liverpool’s thriving black music scene in the 1970s. Followed by a family dance workshop. Artist, Keith Wild, ‘Heat wave’ DJ Les spaine, staff that worked in the club and Timepiece clubgoers share memories through music, dance, style, relationships and much more. It’s not just about another night club, It’s part of the fabric of Liverpool and Merseyide - it’s part of the Soul sound.

time: 3.30pm venue: Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 1DG Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4545 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol

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27 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

Capoeira Club Performance. The International Slavery Museum Capoeira Club demonstrate the beauty and skill that make up the African Brazilian martial art of Capoeira.

time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm venue: Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 1DG Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4545 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol

27 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

Black Achiever’s Awards. awards dinner with entertainment by aswad.The most prestigious event in the North West for the celebration of the achievements of members of Merseyside’s Black Community. There are 13 categories of awards, including Business, Education, Health and Sports, as well as Male and Female Achievers of the Year. The event includes a 3 course meal and entertainment by Aswad and other local entertainment.

time: 6.30pm - 1.00am venue: St George’s Hall, St George’s Place Liverpool L1 1JJ Cost: Tickets £40.00 including 3 course meal and entertainment. Contact: 0845 366 4767 Email: [email protected]

28 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

Bolono Workshop. african textiles.Make your own colourful Bolono African work. You can create you own patterns and designs on cotton and also learn about cotton plants and seeds.

time: 11.00am - 3.30pm venue: Walker Art Gallery, William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EL Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4199 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker

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28 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

African Craft Workshop. Join us for an afternoon of African inspired art and craft.


28 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

Midnight Robber. art and Craft. Learn about the terrifying Midnight Robber, a character from traditional Trinidad carnivals and make a spooky mask to take home.


29 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

Brother Outsider: the life of Bayard Rustin.25 years after his death, this documentary looks at the struggles and achievements of Bayard Rustin who organised the 1963 March on Washington.time: 2.00pm venue: Merseyside Maritime Museum, Lecture Theatre, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AQ Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4456 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime

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30 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

The Queen as a West African Woman. reassessing yoruba Queen victoria portrait figures. Curator of African Collections, Zachary Kingdon will explore how and why the figures were made and who would have owned them. He presents a new interpretation of their cultural and historical significance.

time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm venue: Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Village, Wirral CH62 5EQ Cost: Free Contact: 0151 478 4136 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever

31 oCtoBer 2012 __________________________________________

99.8FM KCC Live. knowsley Community College youth Community radio. Guests, performances, debates and studio activities.

time: 7.00am - 11.00pmvenue: KCC Live, Knowsley Community College, Rupert Road, Huyton, Merseyside L36 9TD Cost: Free - Invitation only

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MOBO Awards 2012.Founded in 1996, the MOBO was established to recognised the outstanding achievements of artists who perform music ranging from gospel, Jazz, R&B, Soul, Reggae and Hip Hop.

venue: Liverpool Echo Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, L3 4FPCost: £29 - £100Contact: www.mobo.com 0844 8000 400

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a reMeMBranCe of iMportant people and events in the history of the afriCan diaspora (a dispersion of people, lanGuaGe or Culture that Was forMerly ConCentrated in one plaCe).the aims are to:• Raise awareness of Black History, Culture and Heritage.• Increase knowledge and understanding of Black

History, Culture and Heritage.• Disseminate information on positive Black

contributions to British Society.• Heighten the confidence and awareness of Black

people to their cultural heritage.• Help people to develop better relationships with

each other.• Reduce ignorance and prejudice.• Promote cohesion and diversity.

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MissionMerseyside Black History Month Group exists to celebrate, inspire and advance understanding of the positive contributions that Black and culturally diverse communities and individuals have made and continue to make on Merseyside.

visionMerseyside Black History Month Group wants a cohesive and inclusive society which recognises and celebrates the positive of Black and culturally diverse communities and individuals, and in which everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, has real opportunity to fulfi l their full potential.

valuesThese are the values that are important to us and which we strive to maintain at all times through how we work with all our various stakeholders:

l respeCt: We value the fundamental principle that everyone can make a positive contribution, and we seek to refl ect and expect this throughout our work.


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l aCCountaBility: We recognise that accountability demonstrates reliability and promotes trust; we are committed to ensuring that effective two-way accountability exists between ourselves and our stakeholders.

l inteGrity: We value honesty, transparency and openness. We are committed to high ethical standards in everything we do.

l eQuality: We recognise and value what people can do together, whether part of community of interest, identity or place, and we will challenge prejudice and intolerance wherever we encounter it.

l eMpoWerMent: We believe that everyone, regardless of ethnicity, has the full right to opportunity and we will reflect this through the way we work with all of our stakeholders.


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