Have you ever explored the depths of your family history? Black Cultural Archives is proud to partner with genealogist and heritage consultant Selena Carty for an insightful workshop series designed to equip you with the tools to trace your ancestry and decode the migration narratives linking the Caribbean, the UK, and Africa.

This is your opportunity to become the archivist of your own history. Now, more than ever, it's imperative that we explore and archive our own family histories for future generations. These monthly workshop series are designed to equip you with the tools to do so.

We'll begin with the fundamentals, breaking down the essential concepts of bloodlines, culture, heritage, and nationality in a clear, accessible way. You'll also have the opportunity to ask Selena your questions directly during this livestream.

Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of diasporic connections! Please note this is an online event.

This session is free for BCA Black Card members by logging into your account on the day of the event at 7:00 PM BST. Our members can access the full recording of this event anytime after as part of their membership benefits.

Don’t miss your chance to attend a tour of ‘Race Today: Black History is British History’ at Black Cultural Archives for select dates in September.

This exhibition focuses on the profound impact of the Race Today Journal, specifically from 1973 to 1988 under the leadership of the Race Today Collective. Led by our docents, each 45-minute tour offers an in-depth exploration into this pivotal movement.

Black Card Members enjoy complimentary access to these tours. Log in to your account and click on the link to book. This offer applies to Black Card Members only.

Join YHP in celebrating 10 years of the Young Historians Project, featuring a screening of their films from their recent project documentary on African Women in British Healthcare, alongside their upcoming project on the East London Black Women’s Group (ELBWO)

The Young Historians Project (YHP) is a UK–based research collective that promotes the scholarship and popular understanding of Black history in Britain. YHP produces public history projects to collect, preserve, and share the histories of communities that have been hidden, overlooked, or marginalised. Inspired by the proverb ‘each one, teach one,’ their work centres on community engagement, education, and accessibility. Their projects involve archival research, oral history interviews, documentary film-making, exhibition curation, school outreach, murals, and more. YHP is a non-profit initiative, meaning they rely on grants and external funding to do their work. YHP are made up of volunteers, with support from project coordinators and their consultant historian, Professor Hakim Adi.

Ask BCA About is a monthly one-hour education and learning series hosted by subject matter experts on our YouTube channel. The sessions provide accessible insights and practical guidance on a range of topics exclusive to the Black Cultural Archives community.

Meet Serlina Boyd, the visionary founder of Cocoa Girl, the UK’s first magazine to celebrate Black girls. Her journey began when her daughter faced bullying and a lack of representation in the media. Serlina’s response? To create the empowering representation she couldn’t find for her daughter. Today, her initiative has grown into Cocoa Publishing, a group of inspiring magazines that empower a generation of young Black children. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Selena. Whether you’re an aspiring publisher or driven by powerful stories of turning passion into purpose, this event is for you. 

Please note this is an online event.

This session is free for BCA Black Card members by logging into your account on the evening of the event at 6:30 PM BST. Our members can access the full recording of this event anytime after as part of their membership benefits.

Don’t miss your chance to attend a tour of ‘Race Today: Black History is British History’ at Black Cultural Archives for select dates in September.

This exhibition focuses on the profound impact of the Race Today Journal, specifically from 1973 to 1988 under the leadership of the Race Today Collective. Led by our docents, each 45-minute tour offers an in-depth exploration into this pivotal movement.

Black Card Members enjoy complimentary access to these tours. Log in to your account and click on the link to book. This offer applies to Black Card Members only.

Don’t miss your chance to attend a tour of ‘Race Today: Black History is British History’ at Black Cultural Archives for select dates in September.

This exhibition focuses on the profound impact of the Race Today Journal, specifically from 1973 to 1988 under the leadership of the Race Today Collective. Led by our docents, each 45-minute tour offers an in-depth exploration into this pivotal movement.

Black Card Members enjoy complimentary access to these tours. Log in to your account and click on the link to book. This offer applies to Black Card Members only.

Don’t miss your chance to attend a tour of ‘Race Today: Black History is British History’ at Black Cultural Archives for select dates in August.

This exhibition focusses on the profound impact of the Race Today Journal, specifically from 1973 to 1988 under the leadership of the Race Today Collective. Led by our docents, each 45-minute tour offers an in-depth exploration into this pivotal movement.

Black Card Members enjoy complimentary access to these tours. Log in to your account and click on the link to book. This offer applies to Black Card Members only.

Don’t miss your chance to attend a tour of ‘Race Today: Black History is British History’ at Black Cultural Archives for select dates in August.

This exhibition focusses on the profound impact of the Race Today Journal, specifically from 1973 to 1988 under the leadership of the Race Today Collective. Led by our docents, each 45-minute tour offers an in-depth exploration into this pivotal movement.

Black Card Members enjoy complimentary access to these tours. Log in to your account and click on the link to book. This offer applies to Black Card Members only.

Have you ever explored the depths of your family history? Black Cultural Archives is proud to partner with genealogist and heritage consultant Selena Carty for an insightful workshop series designed to equip you with the tools to trace your ancestry and decode the migration narratives linking the Caribbean, the UK, and Africa.  

In our fifth instalment in the series, ‘Tracing the Legacy of Marcus & Amy Jacques Garvey,’ Selena will present her rare archival findings uncovered during her research for her upcoming book on these iconic figures. These interactive, monthly workshops will provide actionable methodologies to help you confidently reconstruct your family’s past. 

Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of diasporic connections!

BONUS RESOURCE - Family Tree toolkit. As a special bonus, Selena has shared an editable family tree template, perfect for documenting your ancestral journey. Start tracing your legacy today.

Please note this is an online event.

This session is free for BCA Black Card members. Log in to your account on the event day at 5:00 PM BST. Additionally, our members can access the full recording of this event anytime after as part of their membership benefits.

Showcasing new material on the Grenada Revolution at Black Cultural Archives with Merle Hodge

In October 2023, exactly forty years after the fall of the Grenadian Revolution, BCA hosted a sold-out event ‘Remembering the Grenada Revolution’ at One Windrush Square. That event celebrated and showcased the newly deposited Jacqueline Creft Memorial Collection, a globally significant collection of artefacts, documents, and recordings commemorated to Minister of Education Jacqueline Creft. You can read about and listen to a recording from that event at the BCA blog here.

Two years on, we invite you to join BCA once again to celebrate and remember the Grenada Revolution, and to learn about a brand-new collection of materials deposited at BCA by internationalist educator Liesbeth de Block. The event will preview objects and materials from the collection relating to education and internationalism ahead of their being made available to visitors and researchers later this year.

We are thrilled to welcome renowned Trinidadian writer Merle Hodge, who will join Liesbeth de Block to share insights on developments in education during the Grenada Revolution, including the National In-Service Teacher Education Programme (NISTEP). The event will also feature insights from researchers at University College London, without whom the cataloguing of this important collection would not have been possible.

You are warmly invited to join the discussions and reflect on the significance of this important geopolitical event today.

This event is made possible by the UCL Institute of Advanced Studies.

Whilst the event is free, we require a minimum donation to secure your spot. All proceeds go to BCA, allowing us to further our impact in the communities we serve.

Event Summary - The event will take place across two rooms at BCA, the Learning Centre and the Meeting Room. Attendees will be invited to browse archival materials from the newly deposited collection including scarves, t-shirts, books, and pamphlets. The event will also include short presentations by UCL students on collection material and the cataloguing process. The main part of the event will feature a chaired 'In conversation' discussion between Liesbeth De Block and Merle Hodge covering topics including: teacher training in Grenada, education and language, legacies of colonialism, histories of resistance, memory and archiving, and how we remember the Grenada Revolution today.

About the speakers:

Merle Hodge is a retired Senior Lecturer of the University of the West Indies, St Augustine campus. She has also taught at the Mona campus of The University of the West Indies; The University of the Virgin Islands, and in the US. Among her areas of interest are Caribbean language and family. She has published three novels: Crick Crack, Monkey; For the Life of Laetitia; and One Day, One Day Congotay, as well as short stories, academic papers, and textbooks. She has been active in the women’s movement and was leader of the Language Arts programme for National In-Service Teacher Education Programme (NISTE) in Grenada, 1979-1983. In 2022, she was awarded the Bocas Henry Swanzy Award for her work over more than two decades as a creative writing teacher and mentor.

Liesbeth de Block is a teacher and retired academic. She taught in London schools (primary and secondary), teaching literacy skills and working with refugee children. She also worked in adult literacy and publishing programmes in Hackney and Islington. Her academic teaching and research at the Institute of Education, London (now part of UCL) focussed on the intersections between childhood, migration, and media. She worked in Grenada on the Teacher In-Service Education Programme (NISTEP) on the Language Arts programme between 1980 and 1983.

Don’t miss your chance to attend a tour of ‘Race Today: Black History is British History’ at Black Cultural Archives for select dates in August.

This exhibition focusses on the profound impact of the Race Today Journal, specifically from 1973 to 1988 under the leadership of the Race Today Collective. Led by our docents, each 45-minute tour offers an in-depth exploration into this pivotal movement.

Black Card Members enjoy complimentary access to these tours. Log in to your account and click on the link to book. This offer applies to Black Card Members only.

Don’t miss your chance to attend a tour of ‘Race Today: Black History is British History’ at Black Cultural Archives for select dates in August.

This exhibition focusses on the profound impact of the Race Today Journal, specifically from 1973 to 1988 under the leadership of the Race Today Collective. Led by our docents, each 45-minute tour offers an in-depth exploration into this pivotal movement.

Black Card Members enjoy complimentary access to these tours. Log in to your account and click on the link to book. This offer applies to Black Card Members only.

Don’t miss your chance to attend a tour of ‘Race Today: Black History is British History’ at Black Cultural Archives for select dates in August.

This exhibition focusses on the profound impact of the Race Today Journal, specifically from 1973 to 1988 under the leadership of the Race Today Collective. Led by our docents, each 45-minute tour offers an in-depth exploration into this pivotal movement.

Black Card Members enjoy complimentary access to these tours. Log in to your account and click on the link to book. This offer applies to Black Card Members only.

Don’t miss your chance to attend a tour of ‘Race Today: Black History is British History’ at Black Cultural Archives for select dates in August.

This exhibition focusses on the profound impact of the Race Today Journal, specifically from 1973 to 1988 under the leadership of the Race Today Collective. Led by our docents, each 45-minute tour offers an in-depth exploration into this pivotal movement.

Black Card Members enjoy complimentary access to these tours. Log in to your account and click on the link to book. This offer applies to Black Card Members only.

Don’t miss your chance to attend a tour of ‘Race Today: Black History is British History’ at Black Cultural Archives for select dates in August.

This exhibition focusses on the profound impact of the Race Today Journal, specifically from 1973 to 1988 under the leadership of the Race Today Collective. Led by our docents, each 45-minute tour offers an in-depth exploration into this pivotal movement.

Black Card Members enjoy complimentary access to these tours. Log in to your account and click on the link to book. This offer applies to Black Card Members only.

Join us for the ultimate celebration as JUST VIBEZ/DOPE VIBEZ present the Hip Hop Birthday BBQ Block Party. It will be a day of good music, delicious food, and unbeatable vibez!

Family-friendly fun from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, with kids’ games, competition, and activities running until 3:30 PM. After that, it’s time for the BIG PEOPLE PARTY as we turn up the energy with non-stop music and good times.

Featuring DJs: Shortee Blitz, DJ Mr Thing, Sarah Love, Smasherelli, Leon, Drez hosted by MC Pranksta Trinigladiata (maybe a lil surprise or two!) who will be playing OLDSCHOOL and NEWSCHOOL Hip Hop, RnB, Dancehall, Afro, New Jack Swing, and more!

Dress code: Old School flair or just straight up summer vibez

Final reprint of #CelebrateTY t-shirts will be available for purchase.

See you in our courtyard!

Please note: Children are welcome up until 4:00 PM

Have you ever explored the depths of your family history? Black Cultural Archives is proud to partner with genealogist and heritage consultant Selena Carty for an insightful workshop series designed to equip you with the tools to trace your ancestry and decode the migration narratives linking the Caribbean, the UK, and Africa.  

Our fourth instalment in the series, ‘Creating Family Traditions Around Genealogy,’ will explore the intersections of bloodlines, cultural identity, nationality, and shared heritage. These interactive, monthly workshops will provide actionable methodologies to help you confidently reconstruct your family’s past. 

Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of diasporic connections!

Please note this is an online event.

This session is free for BCA Black Card members. Log in to your account on the event day at 3:00 PM BST. Additionally, our members can access the full recording of this event anytime after as part of their membership benefits.

Join us for our BCA Youth Festival on Saturday 19th July for an afternoon celebrating the power of community, youth voice, and intergenerational spaces. 

Curated by members of BCA’s Youth Programme, join us for a youth collective fair, games championship, and free workshops: 

• 4-4.45 PM: A condensed version of our bestselling ‘Overview of Black British History and BCA’ workshop 

• 4.45-5.30 PM: A game exploring different fundraising methods 

• 5.30-6.15 PM: A world-building session imagining alternative ways to organise today 

Have you ever explored the depths of your family history? Black Cultural Archives is proud to partner with genealogist and heritage consultant Selena Carty for an insightful workshop series designed to equip you with the tools to trace your ancestry and decode the migration narratives linking the Caribbean, the UK, and Africa.  

Our third instalment in the series, ‘Documenting Genealogical Findings,’ will explore the intersections of bloodlines, cultural identity, nationality, and shared heritage. These interactive, monthly workshops will provide actionable methodologies to help you confidently reconstruct your family’s past. 

Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of diasporic connections!

Please note this is an online event.

This session is free for BCA Black Card members. Log in to your account on the event day at 3:00 PM BST. Additionally, our members can access the full recording of this event anytime after as part of their membership benefits.

Attention Teachers! Join Royal Holloway, University of London and Black Cultural Archives for a CPD training opportunity focusing on the Brixton Uprisings.

We'll explore ways to teach history GCSE from a wider range of perspectives, with a focus on traditionally marginalised voices. We’ll share and test new resources developed for AQA Britain: Power and the People, which is also relevant to Migration specs. Included is a Q&A session with AQA.

Hosted by historians from Black Cultural Archives, The London Archives and Royal Holloway, University of London. A full lunch will be provided.

This event is brought to you by Royal Holloway, University of London's Inclusive Histories project, in collaboration with Black Cultural Archives, The London Archives, and AQA.

Ask BCA About is a monthly one-hour education and learning series hosted by subject matter experts on our YouTube channel. The sessions provide accessible insights and practical guidance on a range of topics exclusive to the Black Cultural Archives community.

Join one of the UK's most celebrated gospel artists, Bazil Meade MBE and moderator Kei-Retta Farrell as they trace the origins and evolution of gospel music in Britain - from its roots in the American South to its Caribbean influences, carried across the Atlantic by the Windrush generation. This event will explore the rich history and cultural impact of this powerful music genre.

This event is perfect for music lovers and believers in the power of song!

Please note this is an online event.

This session is free for BCA Black Card members by logging into your account on the day of the event at 3:00 PM BST. Our members can access the full recording of this event anytime after as part of their membership benefits.

Bazil Meade MBE is a trailblazer in British gospel music; he’s the founder of the UK’s first gospel community choir, the London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC). His visionary leadership has nurtured some of the industry’s most exceptional vocalists, many of whom have gone on to perform with global superstars like Madonna, Emili Sandé, Sam Smith, and Ellie Goulding, as well as inspiring countless amateur singers to find their voice. A hugely sough-after musical director, Bazil’s credits include the West Ed hit “Mama I Want To Sing”, the BBC film “Hallelujah Anyhow”, and the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner.” Today, he tours the “The Bazil Meade Experience'‘ a soul-stirring celebration of the gospel, jazz, and R&B sounds that shaped his artistry.

Kei-Retta Farrell is a dynamic professional with a rich and diverse background across government, academia, and the nonprofit sector. Born in Montserrat and migrating to the UK in 1997 following the volcanic crisis, she holds a BA in Politics and International Studies from the University of Warwick and a Double Master’s in International Development from Warwick and American University, Washington DC.

Her career spans roles in both the UK and Montserrat, with a focus on strategy, innovation, and organisational change. Most recently, Kei-Retta served as Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Young Lives vs Cancer, where she led transformational work to embed inclusive practice across the charity’s operations and services. She has also held leadership and change roles in local government, consistently championing equity and impact.

A committed community advocate, Kei-Retta has led youth outreach campaigns supporting refugees and the homeless. She has also served on boards including the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, The Riverside Group, and Girl Dreamer, advancing accountability and good governance.

Currently, Kei-Retta serves as the Government of Montserrat Representative to the UK, where she brings her strategic insight, cross-sector experience, and passion for social change to elevate Montserrat’s presence and partnerships.

Have you ever explored the depths of your family history? Black Cultural Archives is proud to partner with genealogist and heritage consultant Selena Carty for an insightful workshop series designed to equip you with the tools to trace your ancestry and decode the migration narratives linking the Caribbean, the UK, and Africa.  

Our second instalment in the series, ‘Beginning Your Genealogical Research,’ will explore the intersections of bloodlines, cultural identity, nationality, and shared heritage. These interactive, monthly workshops will provide actionable methodologies to help you confidently reconstruct your family’s past. 

Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of diasporic connections!

This session is free for BCA Black Card members. Log in to your account on the event day at 3:00 PM BST. Additionally, our members can access the full recording of this event anytime after as part of their membership benefits.

Ask BCA About is a monthly one-hour education and learning series hosted by subject matter experts. The sessions provide accessible insights and practical guidance on a range of topics exclusive to the Black Cultural Archives community.

Join us for an evening of reflection and conversation at Black Cultural Archives, featuring architects Stephanie Edwards and Julian McIntosh. Together, they’ll explore the future of Black spaces, not just what they look like, but who gets to shape them. The discussion will also honour the enduring legacy of Stephen Lawrence, whose dreams of becoming an architect inspired the Stephen Lawrence Scholarship.

This is an in-person event at Black Cultural Archives

This session is free for BCA Black Card members, however, your RSVP is essential. Please email marketing@bcaheritage.org.uk to reserve your space.

Stephanie Edwards is an architect, urbanist and the co-founder of Urban Symbiotics, an insight and research-led multidisciplinary design practice based in London that focuses on the user experience to innovate architecture, masterplanning and the public realm. 

She focuses on delivering social value through a variety of project types and scales to facilitate the building of inclusive, equitable and progressive communities. 

Stephanie graduated from the Architectural Association in 2010 and worked at OMA before establishing Urban Symbiotics in 2018 with product designer James Stewart. She is currently a Board member for Architecture Lobby, an advisory group member for the UK Built Environment Advisory Group (UKBEAG) and was previously an elected Council member of the RIBA. Stephanie was celebrated as a 'force for change' alongside Baroness Lawrence in Vogue's seminal September 2019 issue, and for ‘building mindful cities’ by The Financial Times in a profile (Sept 2020).

Julian McIntosh is the founder of JMA Architects, a practice recognised for its thoughtful and contemporary approach to designing spaces for living and culture.

He has been featured on the BBC and Netflix’s Your Home Made Perfect, where his innovative design approach reached a wide audience.

In addition to his residential work, Julian is deeply committed to exploring architecture’s role in shaping cultural identity and preserving heritage.

He serves as a trustee of the Brooking Museum, which houses the largest collection of British architectural detail in the world, and is an advisor to the Power of Pop Fund—a £4.45 million pooled fund supporting organisations that use pop culture and creativity to advance justice in the UK.

Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Benedict "TY" Chijioke

Join us as we come together to honour TY—beloved EmCee, poet, mentor, activist, and Brixton’s own.  

📅 Event Details: 

- Saturday 10 May 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

- CelebrateTY tees available—all profits go to TY’s mum and family  

- Potluck style: Bring a dish or snacks to share 

- Drinks available for purchase  

Let’s fill the space with love, stories, and the spirit of community. Please share with friends and family—everyone who knew TY is welcome.  

Any questions from the public can be directed to: justvibezldn@gmail.com

Mark your calendars for this event! For the third year in a row, we’re excited to showcase a mix of established and emerging Black local talent right here in our courtyard. 

Get ready for another unforgettable celebration of music and community.

Black Card Members get early access to the event and complimentary welcome drink!

Ask BCA About is a monthly one-hour education and learning series hosted by subject matter experts on our YouTube channel. The sessions provide accessible insights and practical guidance on a range of topics exclusive to the Black Cultural Archives community.

Go behind the scenes for an exclusive deep-dive into film and theatre production, with two extraordinary industry leaders, Natasha Preville, Founder of the Brixton Film Festival and BAFTA-Winning Producer, Tobi Kyeremateng. Don't miss this unique conversation between two of the UK's most exciting creative voices as they share.

• What theatre and film production really entails

• Their personal journeys

• How to break into the world of production

Whether you’re an emerging artist, a film or stage enthusiast, or simply curious about the craft, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

This session is free for BCA Black Card members and Friends of BCA by logging into your account on the day of the event at 3:00 PM BST. Our members can access the full recording of this event anytime after as part of their membership benefits.

Natasha Preville (BSc, MSc, Dip.) is a distinguished professional with over 25 years of cross-sector experience, including more than a decade in senior leadership within the screen industries. Her career highlights include spearheading numerous award-winning campaigns for the BBC and Red Bee Media. As an author, advocate, and dedicated mentor; Natasha is deeply committed to dismantling barriers for storytellers and young audiences. She is an active member of the TIME’S UP UK movement, working tirelessly to champion equitable access and enhance diverse representation both on and behind the camera. Most recently, Natasha trademarked, co-founded, and launched The Brixton Film Festival 2024, a platform celebrating and preserving the legacies of unheard storytellers.

Throughout her accomplished career, Natasha has been a fervent exponent for the transformative power of education, sport, and culture in shaping lives and communities. She founded an Agency dedicated to elevating young talent, creating pathways for them to thrive within the culture, media, and sports sectors. Natasha has served on various boards, including Chair of the Association of Panel Members, Independent Director for the National Governing Body of Parkour UK, and proud Parent Governor. She now serves as Vice Chair at The Norwood School, continuing her unwavering mission to inspire, challenge, empower, and uplift.

Tobi Kyeremateng is a BAFTA-winning film, television, and artists' moving image producer. She has produced work internationally for renowned broadcasters and media, including BBC, BFI, Channel 4, Comedy Central, Film4, Netflix, NOWNESS and Sky Arts. She produced the Channel 4 comedy-drama miniseries HOW TO BE A PERSON, which won 'Best Short Form Programme' at the 2023 BAFTA Television Awards.

In 2023, Tobi received the Netflix New Talent Award at the 2023 Women In Film & TV Awards, with other recipients including Laurie Nunn (Sex Education, Netflix), Nicole Lecky (Mood, BBC), and Ambika Mod (One Day, Netflix). She is an Associate Producer on feature films PILLION, starring Alexander Skarsgard and Harry Melling (Element Pictures/BBC Film/BFI), and H IS FOR HAWK, starring Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson (Plan B Entertainment/Good Gate Media/Film4).

Her production company, Them Ones, is a recipient of the BBC Small Indie Fund.

Join us for a 4K community walk through Brixton, narrated by founder Lee Lawrence. Together, we’ll visit historic landmarks and reflect on the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Brixton Uprisings and honour its legacy and the ongoing journey toward justice.

All proceeds will go towards "The Louder I Will Sing" education programme and Black Cultural Archives.

Agenda:

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Community Walk & Talk - walk begins at 12:30 PM at Normandy Road SW9

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Lee Lawrence Q&A at Black Cultural Archives (selected tickets only)

Have you ever explored the depths of your family history? Black Cultural Archives is proud to partner with genealogist and heritage consultant Selena Carty for an insightful workshop series designed to equip you with the tools to trace your ancestry and decode the migration narratives linking the Caribbean, the UK, and Africa.  

Launching on 24 April, our first session, ‘Introduction to Genealogy,’ will explore the intersections of bloodlines, cultural identity, nationality, and shared heritage. These interactive, monthly workshops will provide actionable methodologies to help you confidently reconstruct your family’s past. 

Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of diasporic connections!

This session is free for BCA Black Card members and Friends of BCA by logging into your account on the day of the event at 3:00 PM BST. Our members can access the full recording of this event anytime after as part of their membership benefits.

Join us for a powerful candlelight vigil led by Dr Desmond Jaddoo MBE, Chair of the Windrush National Organisation, as we pay tribute to the Windrush Generation and continue the fight for justice.

This event will feature a keynote speech by Seema Malhotra MP and voices from campaigners, survivors, advocates, and clergy in Windrush Square.

Sunday 6 April, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Black Cultural Archives will be open to the public from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

All are welcome.

Ask BCA About is a monthly one-hour education and learning series hosted by subject matter experts on our YouTube channel. The sessions provide accessible insights and practical guidance on a range of topics exclusive to the Black Cultural Archives community.

Cultural & Ancestral Historian/Genealogist Selena Carty, will explore genealogy beyond family trees, focusing on blood, culture, nationality, history, and heritage. Key topics include:  

1. An introduction to genealogy and its broader significance.  

2. Practical steps to begin researching your genealogy.  

3. Strategies for continuing and documenting your genealogical journey.  

4. Creating family traditions rooted in genealogy.  

The event will also explore:  

- The connection between identity, well-being, and heritage for Black communities.  

- How genealogy shapes our understanding of identity in 2025.  

- The diverse meanings of genealogy and its significance.  

- How genealogical knowledge provides better language to understand our unique historical timelines.  

Selena Carty is a highly experienced consultant with nearly 20 years of expertise spanning corporate, academic, and community sectors. Specialising in cultural preservation, genealogy, remembrance of global wars, heritage celebration, and identity empowerment, Selena designs bespoke training programs, workshops, talks, and exhibitions for diverse audiences and settings.  

Don’t miss this session—register now and deepen your connection to your roots and heritage! Once you’ve purchased your ticket, you’ll receive access to this invaluable session on 27 March, so you can watch anytime at your convenience.

This session is free for BCA Black Card members and Friends of BCA by logging into your account on the day of the event after 3:00 PM GMT. Our members can access the full recording of this event as part of their membership benefits.