Monthly Archives: September 2017

See previous listings in https://seancreighton1947.wordpress.com/2017/09/27/black-history-month-events-and-other-news Black History Month Magazine Patrick Vernon has done a first class job compiling and editing the new Black History Month magazine. On the 30th Anniversary of the start of BHM it contains reflections by a … Continue reading →

The latest CNHSS Proceedings contains an essay by me Croydon’s Connections with the British Slavery Business. The essay grew out of my researches into Croydon’s black history and joint co-operation with the Legacies of British Slave-ownership project, which included two … Continue reading →

  Speakers: Duncan Bowie, Housing and Planning expert and Labour activist Glyn Robbins, campaigner, member of the Unite union housing workers branch, and supporter of Justice for Grenfell   For further details and to indicate whether you will be coming, … Continue reading →

  Croydon Assembly Public Briefing Meeting Tuesday 3 October. 7.30pm Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CRO 1BD Speakers inc: Councillor Maggie Mansell Chair of Croydon Health & Well-Being Board till last May, and former health service worker Neil Robertson Service … Continue reading →

The final report of the Small Business Commission has been published is full of very useful recommendations especially in relation to skills shortages, ensuring small workplace buildings, and improved information and support for new small businesses. Recommendations that many will … Continue reading →

What’s Happening in Black British History ? VII Thursday 26th October  Senate House, University of London 10.00- 10:30 Registration: tea & coffee 10.30- 11:30 Keynote Speaker  David Olusoga 11.30- 13:00  Session One: Broadcasting Black British History Chair: Jyoti Mheta Catherine Fletcher … Continue reading →