The so-called 'Windrush Generation', Africans and Asians via the Caribbean who helped build this country (waaaayyyyy before they even reached these shores), have been on a long journey which continues as far as we can see into the future.
Today we explore the history, recognise the legacy and vision the future...
2:30 PM : POP-UP AFRICAN-CARIBBEAN MARKET (Book Stalls here https://bit.ly/2J5OLpj )
4:00PM DI JOURNEY Socio-historical documentary exploring race relations through the chronicles of the African-Caribbean community in Britain, It's also a story about the resilient spirit and important cultural contributions made by the African-Caribbean community to a uniquely vibrant and diverse London. Director Bogdan Histrov not only narrates the chronology of events, but seeks to challenge racism and the othering of London's African-heritage communities. Includes Director Q&A and post-film insights from panellists Fowokan George Kelly and Dr.Lez Henry.
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6:30 PM : POP-UP AFRICAN-CARIBBEAN MARKET
7:30PM BROWN GIRL BEGINS: African Caribbean Futurism! Director Sharon Lewis draws a map of what history has taught us and what we have chosen to forget. Past, Present, Future. Brown Girl begins questions our acceptance of our rightful legacies. Somewhere in the near future, all the wealthy are living in domed cities whilst the poor are moved to a small island. A young Caribbean girl carrying the dormant power to save her people is encouraged to take the spiritual journey to reconnect to her ancestral roots.
Includes panel discussion with NEEMA GITHERE, INXSANIXTY & EBUN SIDOPA
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