Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey
Join us for an evening with Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey, celebrating the launch of her powerful memoir, Eight Weeks: A Memoir of Looking Back, Moving Forward, Defying the Odds. Shortlisted for the Westminster Book Awards, Eight Weeks tells the story of a remarkable life. From a childhood in North London's foster care system, Baroness Young defied the odds to become one of the first Black women in the House of Lords.
This special evening at Black Cultural Archives will feature a reading from the book, a conversation with Baroness Young, audience Q&A, and a book signing.
Programme:
Doors open: 6:30 PM
Welcome & Reading: 7:00 PM - 7:20 PM
In Conversation with Baroness Young: 7:20 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience Q&A: 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Book Signing & Networking: 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Ends: 9:00 PM
“I am in awe of the woman who grew from the child in this book … The pure character necessary to grow through this dark entangled forest of childhood is the stuff of legends. Bravissima.”
— Lemn Sissay, author of My Name is Why
Online access is also available for those who are unable to attend in person. Purchase your tickets below.
This session is free for BCA Black Card members online 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 as part of their membership benefits. If you are interested in attending the event at BCA, please email marketing@bcaheritage.org.uk with “RSVP Eight Weeks” in the subject line.
About the Author:
Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey became one of the first Black Women members of the House of Lords in 2004. Raised in foster care in north London, she studied at the New College of Speech and Drama, then worked as an actress, before becoming Professor of Cultural Studies at Middlesex University. Later, she worked in arts administration before receiving an OBE in 2001 and becoming an independent crossbench member of the House of Lords. She is active in campaigns on modern slavery and ethical fashion. In 2017, she was on the Man Booker Prize judging panel, and she is also Chancellor of the University of Nottingham.