The ‘Breaking the Myths’ exhibition and dissemination event hosted by Diversity House at the Royal Overseas House on 24th October in London turned out to be a fitting occasion to close the two year project. Created to promote awareness of the contribution of Africans in World War One, the exhibition displayed the vast amounts of […]
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Amongst the wealth of activities scheduled during Black History Month, was one in particular which may not have garnered the headlines but was no less significant. The event was held at Parliament on Thursday 25th October and coordinated by the well-connected Mercy Gilbert Francis, an active member of the Operation Black Vote team and a
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As a young musician, Damel Carayol achieved fame and recognition for his songwriting abilities, soulful tunes and smooth vocals. During the eighties and nineties, he toured and performed the breadth of the British music scene with his Band Clique and other successful funk/soul/reggae outfits like Soul II Soul. He even appeared on stage with the
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Visual artist Amanda Holiday is constantly reinventing herself. Followers of Diversity Business will remember her name and work from the ‘Creative Goddesses from the African Diaspora’ series in which she described herself as a Creative Polymath. (See link below). In this recorded interview, Amanda talks about the works of art that have inspired her new collection
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If you are able to listen to a live reading of Imruh Bakari’s ‘Travelling Miles with You’, you will gain a taste of what his new collection of poems ‘Without Passport or Apology’ is about. In the title and the rhythmic phrasing of the reading is encompassed the recurrent themes of travel, music and
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There are shows that you prepare to review, genuinely not knowing what to expect. Then you appear at the venue, and you see Joseph Marcell, the Shakespearian actor and his wife. He of course is better known for his role as Geoffrey in the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. A few seats away, from Marcell
Black Heroes of Kent – An Evening of Pure Joy and Edutainment. Read More »
On the eve of the world premiere of the stage production Black Heroes of Kent, Diversity Business Magazine caught up with its creator and director. Over the years this magazine has carried many articles on the man for all seasons. Articles on his first world lecture and reviews and previews of his production A
As part of the continuing programme to ‘break the myths’ and raise awareness of the vital contribution of Africa in World War One, Diversity House is delighted to be hosting a workshop on, “World War One & Africa; Micro – Nations of War; Family and Personal Stories’ at Kent County Council in Maidstone on 27th
A Chance to Uncover Family Histories at Diversity House WW1 & Africa Workshop Read More »