Talks

Attend our monthly public lectures or
choose from over 40 interactive multimedia presentations and book a bespoke talk for your group. Black History Talks are a fantastic learning experience for universities, schools, community or staff groups. BHW was Activist in Residence at UCL Sarah Parker Remond Centre in 2021

Black History Walks have an extensive programme of online and in-person talks on a variety of topics related to Black History – click here to see what’s happening this month. We organise Black history and cultural events in London for individuals and groups. We have delivered our talks in museums, schools, universities, colleges, community settings and government organisations.

We are continually developing our community network of speakers and adding new events and talks, in addition to our walking tours of London. We’re proud to be a collective of academics and professionals. Our talks are delivered by athletes, teachers, artists, film-makers and other professionals.

For our unique and pioneering GCSE exam text book for schools produced in collaboration with Pearson Edexcel and used by 15,000 pupils in 140 schools click HERE. The book features Black British Civil Rights activism in Notting Hill and is based on our walk in that area.

Join our free mailing list to hear about upcoming talks and Black History events in London.Order our book Black History Walks in London Volume 1 here

Our Black history talks and presentations are suitable for a wide range of audiences. Many talks cover National Curriculum topics such as World War I and II, Black British Civil Rights, and Science and Invention, making them ideal for teachers seeking to inspire and educate their students about Black History.

Our series of adult education talks include topics such as Fibroids, Black Women Leaders and The Black Image. We also offer a large selection of popular culture presentations, including The Black History of Comedy, How Jamaicans Ended Slavery and African Superheroes Day.

There are over 40 interactive, short to long, multimedia presentations in our back catalogue, or please get in touch to discuss bespoke history talks.

In addition to our presentations and talks, we host the monthly Queen Nzingha lectures. These lectures are presented by African Caribbean female academics and experts in their field. Previous topics include, “The Impact of Hip Hop on White Masculinities”, “White Saviours” and “Black Help(less)”. Periodically we also run 6 and 12 week courses on James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Andrea Levy, Black Film history and African Women Resistance Leaders.

 

Bespoke Black History Talks

We are always delighted to hear from groups who have a specific brief and would like to request a bespoke talk tailored to the unique needs of their intended audience. Please get in touch to discuss your needs.

Previous audiences include primary and secondary schools, the Houses of Parliament, the Department of Education and Skills, the Red Cross and many prestigious companies – PricewaterhouseCoopers, Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and UBS, to name a few.

What Can You Expect from Black History Talks?

See below for full details of upcoming and past talks. Do you have a particular topic in mind? Contact us to request a bespoke talk.

Black History Walks in London Volume 1 is out now from Jacaranda Books.

Upcoming & Past Talks

Wednesday 11th March 6.30pm

A review of French colonial behaviour toward ‘independent’ African nations linked to films/books which tell these suppressed stories This event is organised by Black History Walks as part of 60 years since 1965 the first ever Race Relations Act, and

Thursday December 11th 6.30pm

The rise of AI has meant threats and opportunities for Black history. We look at issues from new minstrels to ancient re-creations Presently some people are using AI to portray ancient African civilisations prior to European arrival while others are

Friday 5th December 6.30pm

Essential film about police killings and Janet’s 28 year fight for justice for her brother Christopher, the first custody death shown on TV Watch film trailer HERE Order the book Defiance HERE Double event of Ken Fero’s award-winning film about

Monday November 17th 6.30pm

Join the authors of My Little Black Book: A Blacktionary, for an evening of discussion on the changing language of race *Attend Prince of Peckham University for great weekly talks, July-September HERE Join the authors of My Little Black Book:

Sunday 9th November 5.30pm

Join us online to uncover the Caribbean and Africa’s crucial role in shaping the outcome of World War Two Join Us Online! Get ready for World War 2: The Importance of the Caribbean – an exciting online book launch you

Friday November 7th 6.30pm

Legendary activist Professor Patrick Vernon reflects on how to protect Black history media in a time of increasing right-wing activity Recognising 60 years since the first ever Race Relations Act of 1965 Professor Patrick Vernon OBE is responsible for: 100

Friday October 31st 6.30pm

60 years since the 1965 Race Relations Act we review 60 Black groups that have achieved against the odds in the fight for equality After many meetings, protests and much lobbying, the first ever law against racial discrimination was passed

Wednesday 17th September 6.30pm

Judge Peter Herbert OBE, founder of Society of Black Lawyers speaks on race, law, history, African Odysseys, culture and Pan Africanism Please note the last time we ran this event ,1875 people registered to attend. This a physical, in person

Thursday 9th October 6.30pm

In depth talk and two short films on the topic as linked to the work of Octavia Butler and recent Hollywood/African/Brazilian blockbusters What is Afro-futurism and how does it link to recent blockbuster films with superheroes ? This presentation by

Saturday 20th September 3pm

60 years since the first Race Relations law we review Kung fu films and their impact on self-defence against violent racists of the 1970/80s An African Odysseys presentation: The 1970s surge of Kung Fu cinema coincided with attacks by violent

Monday 22nd September 7pm

The rise of AI has meant threats and opportunities for Black history. We look at issues from new minstrels to ancient re-creations Presently some people are using AI to portray ancient African civilisations prior to European arrival while others are

Saturday 13th September 3-6pm

Black British Civil Rights, 1965-2025 with renowned academic who fought for, then wrote laws and trained nations on racial equality 60 Years of Struggle: Black British Civil Rights, a film on education, housing, policing, health, migration and anti-racism since 1965.

Wednesday 21st August 6.30-8.30pm

Sinners Movie Breakdown Part 1/4 We will go through the movie scene by scene separating fact from fiction and detailing the various metaphors in this densely layered film apparently about vampires but saying much, much, more: We will cover: Redlining

Wednesday 27th August 2 to 4pm

Animation festival for 6–60-year-olds, with a variety of African-themed cartoons, movie clips and authentic interactive Black history Many artists are making up for the previous lack of positive images of Black people in animated films and comics, there’s a whole

Tuesdays July 15 to 23 September

What is Prince of Peckham University ? Black History Walks has teamed up with the Prince of Peckham pub to offer high quality, educational talks by Black academics on a variety of subjects. Prince of Peckham is a black-owned venue

Saturday 5th July 2.30pm

This interactive session for kids and adults takes place at Fulham Palace. Fulham palace is set on acres of lovely park right next to the river, with a beach and lovely playpark The Little Mermaid’s first iteration (1989) as a

Wednesday July 16th 6.30pm

Banned Black films screened by African Odysseys since 2007 with facts, statistics, reasons plus systemic racism @BFI Southbank The volunteer-run, African Odysseys film programme screened monthly, popular, anti-racist, Black films with Q&A’s for 17 years at the BFI. It regularly

Saturday 26th April 9.30am

Continuing Professional Development For African, Caribbean & Mixed Heritage Educators & School Governors A transformative professional development series designed to equip educators with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to close the Black Attainment Gap and foster culturally inclusive learning environments.

Thursday March 26th 6.30pm online

Join the team behind the Black British History x Public History Network and invited speakers to discuss what’s next for the network Black British Public History Network: Safeguarding Black British Histories. In this event we will be discussing ways to

Friday 28 March 7pm

Illustrated talk by author Stephen Bourne on the Black history of the London stage; actors. directors, producers, plays, dance and scandals This book celebrates the pioneers of Black British theatre, beginning in 1825, when Ira Aldridge made history as the

Saturday 5th April 2pm

Update to Baldwin’s debate at Cambridge university 1965 linking US /Black British Civil Rights and the fight for positive imagery James Baldwin fought for equality on both sides of the Atlantic. At Cambridge University in 1965 he debated the right

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