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Community archive of black grassroots activist and cultural movements associated with John La Rose and Sarah White, co-founders of New Beacon Books, and many others. Testimony to the creativity and resilience of black resistance.

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Thanks for this, Saba. Vital work needed more than ever.
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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I need something positive - it's time to share vital work again, on the intersection of race and disability from Paul Christian, Sue Ledger and Sarah Garrod @gpadmoreinstitute.bsky.social

Black British history and rights brought to life. For all.

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Black history is brought to life
The hardest part was deciding to what leave out, says Paul Christian, who explains how he is creating easy-read information on black history from research to critical review
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November 25, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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We are so excited to announce this year’s Artist in Residence is Gary March, a contemporary sculptor, designer and artist of British and African-Caribbean descent. This is the first time a sculptor has held the Residency at the GPI.

Find out more by clicking the link in bio!

#sculptor #diversity
A photo of Gary March, who is sitting with his legs crossed and looking to the right of the frame. He is wearing glasses and has long dreadlocks. A stone sculpture called Mother Earth. It is in the style of a gargoyle and is permanently located on the facade of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Three sculptures in wood and stone in an exhibition setting. A mixed media abstract sculpture in metal and other materials.
November 24, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Sassoon Visiting Fellowship in South Asian and Black History at Oxford University. In association with Sommerville College.

Deadline is Friday 28 November 2025, unless otherwise stated.

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Bodleian Visiting Fellowships in Special Collections
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November 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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What is the Black Archive? Reparations and Transformation

Sat, 29 Nov, British Library

On Presenting the Past: Black Archives in Britain Today – GPI Archivist will be talking at this first discussion of the day, along with the BFI and the Stuart Hall Archive

See British Library website to book
A photo of a handwritten sign in black ink on white paper, posted on an arched window. The text reads '1st Conference Black Parents Movement 27th-28th October 1979'
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Yvonne Brewster obituary
Theatre director and founder of Talawa, the company that champions writers and actors of African and Caribbean heritage
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November 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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What is the Black Archive? Reparations and Transformation

Sat, 29 Nov, British Library

On Presenting the Past: Black Archives in Britain Today – GPI Archivist will be talking at this first discussion of the day, along with the BFI and the Stuart Hall Archive

See British Library website to book
A photo of a handwritten sign in black ink on white paper, posted on an arched window. The text reads '1st Conference Black Parents Movement 27th-28th October 1979'
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Tomorrow, GPI Artist in Residence, Dominique Le Gendre, will host a workshop on the power of art and culture to transform lives. Storytelling, creativity and imagination are fundamental to change and activism – something profoundly espoused by co-founder John La Rose.

Free. To book see link in bio
Haringey Creates Cultural Education Summit. The Power of Arts and Culture to Transform Lives. Friday 7th November 3pm – 8pm. Collage Arts, Collage Artspace2, 4 Coburg Rd, London, N22 6UJ. Join us for a powerful afternoon where stories, movements and imagination collide. Whether you're a teacher looking for new ideas or an artist seeking to connect with the community, this is the place to be. For further information contact leigha.fearon@haringeycreates.com or james.fornara@haringeycreates.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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On 1 November, we spent an uplifting afternoon celebrating the Black Parents Movement and being inspired to write creative reflections on the idea of resistance by the amazing Kat François. Visit our website and sign up to our mailing list for news of future workshops.

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November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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John La Rose (27 December 1927 – 28 February 2006) was a political and cultural activist, poet, writer, publisher, founder in 1966 of New Beacon Books,

#blackmen #blackpeople #blacktivist #blackpoet #blackauthors #blackpublishers #blackbritish #blacksky #addtoblacksky

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December 27, 2024 at 7:12 PM
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Still a few places left for tomorrow's creative writing workshop in north London. Celebrate Black British history while exploring your creativity with Kat François. See details below.
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Free Creative Writing Workshop with the talented author, poet, teacher Kat François.

Sat, 1 November at Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham N15 4JA

Celebrate Black History Month and stories of local Black activism.

With Haringey Culture and Communities Team.

Email: [email protected]
A graphic including text which reads Standing Firm in Power and Pride:Creative Writing Reflections on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Black Parents Movement. Creative Writing Workshop. A black and white photograph is centred on the graphic, which captures a demonstration organised by the Black Parents Movement in the 1970s. A photo of Kat François, the talented author, poet, teacher, performer who will facilitate the creative writing workshop on 1 November. Kat is looking out of the frame, she is wearing her long dreadlocks over one shoulder and she has on a black polo neck jumper.
October 31, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Five Black journalists who should be as popular as Orwell
Yvonne Singh details the lives and legacies of five Black British journalists who should be as well known as George Orwell.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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A few places left on our creative writing workshop on Saturday.

Don't miss this free opportunity to try something new and explore your creativity. Be inspired by the multitalented author Kat François. Book now. Details below.
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Still time to book! Free Creative Writing Workshop with the author, poet Kat François.

Sat, 1 November at Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham N15 4JA

Celebrate Black History Month and stories of local Black activism.

With Haringey Culture and Communities Team.

Email: [email protected]
A photo of Kat François. She is leaning on her elbows with her hands around her head. She is looking directly at the viewer and is wearing a lacey grey long-sleeved top.
October 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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It's rewarding to hear the projects our archive supports. Journalist Yvonne Singh shared how indispensable archives were to her book INK! 
'The GPI keeps the history of the marginalised communities in this country preserved and intact, and so plays an important role in safeguarding these histories'
A photo of Yvonne Singh on the right and a cover of her new book INK! From the Age of Empire to Black Power – The Journalists Who Transformed Britain.
October 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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We’re hiring! 📣

Join us as Senior Relationship Manager, London and help shape the future of theatre and cultural development in the capital.

You’ll lead a team, manage partnerships, and support strategic investment.

Apply by 7 November 👇
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October 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Corali is looking to hire a dance researcher for a performance based large-scale project with Lambeth Council.

👉 Find out more here tinyurl.com/y3dszt5w

👉 Apply by sending CV and a cover letter (around 200 words) outlining your interest in and suitability to [email protected]
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Still time to book! Free Creative Writing Workshop with the author, poet Kat François.

Sat, 1 November at Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham N15 4JA

Celebrate Black History Month and stories of local Black activism.

With Haringey Culture and Communities Team.

Email: [email protected]
A photo of Kat François. She is leaning on her elbows with her hands around her head. She is looking directly at the viewer and is wearing a lacey grey long-sleeved top.
October 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Still time to book! Free Creative Writing Workshop with the author, poet Kat François.

Sat, 1 November at Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham N15 4JA

Celebrate Black History Month and stories of local Black activism.

With Haringey Culture and Communities Team.

Email: [email protected]
A photo of Kat François. She is leaning on her elbows with her hands around her head. She is looking directly at the viewer and is wearing a lacey grey long-sleeved top.
October 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Thank you so much! I got it OK. Really great, appreciate it.
October 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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This month GPI Chair spoke about the Black Parents Movement:

‘The BPM played a leading role in developing strategies and action in Britain for Black people to fight back against the racism and discrimination in the schooling system and against police corruption and violence...'
Roxy Harris pointing at a printout cover of Race Today magazine. Paulette Henry is next to him. Roxy Harris is sitting, holding a microphone and speaking to the audience. His left hand is raised. Paulette Henry from Black Rootz is sitting next to him, her head turned towards him A photo of the panellists talking about the Black Parents Movement. From left to right: Nels Abbey, writer and satirist; Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp, Director of Culture and Communities at Haringey Council; Paulette Henry from Black Rootz; and Roxy Harris, Chair of the George Padmore Institute. The event took place on 7 October to launch Black History Haringey 365. The panellists at the event on 7 October who spoke about the Black Parents Movement and other members of Haringey Council
October 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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This month GPI Chair spoke about the Black Parents Movement:

‘The BPM played a leading role in developing strategies and action in Britain for Black people to fight back against the racism and discrimination in the schooling system and against police corruption and violence...'
Roxy Harris pointing at a printout cover of Race Today magazine. Paulette Henry is next to him. Roxy Harris is sitting, holding a microphone and speaking to the audience. His left hand is raised. Paulette Henry from Black Rootz is sitting next to him, her head turned towards him A photo of the panellists talking about the Black Parents Movement. From left to right: Nels Abbey, writer and satirist; Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp, Director of Culture and Communities at Haringey Council; Paulette Henry from Black Rootz; and Roxy Harris, Chair of the George Padmore Institute. The event took place on 7 October to launch Black History Haringey 365. The panellists at the event on 7 October who spoke about the Black Parents Movement and other members of Haringey Council
October 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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National Army Museum identifies portrait of Black Waterloo veteran:

www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

#Hstory #BlackHistory 🗃️
London museum identifies black Waterloo veteran in rare 1821 painting
‘Honourable’ bandsman Thomas James will feature in display at National Army Museum highlighting service of black soldiers in Napoleonic wars
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October 21, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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🚨 We're looking for five schools to help us out - and as a thank you, we'll send you a book bundle worth over £100!

We want you to use our new development toolkit for teaching assistants and let us know your thoughts.

Find out more and apply to take part here:

https://bit.ly/42LALb1
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October 21, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Free Creative Writing Workshop with the talented author, poet, teacher Kat François.

Sat, 1 November at Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham N15 4JA

Celebrate Black History Month and stories of local Black activism.

With Haringey Culture and Communities Team.

Email: [email protected]
October 19, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Free Creative Writing Workshop with the talented author, poet, teacher Kat François.

Sat, 1 November at Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham N15 4JA

Celebrate Black History Month and stories of local Black activism.

With Haringey Culture and Communities Team.

Email: [email protected]
October 19, 2025 at 9:37 AM