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 […]
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At a seminar to gather views on Palliative Care and End of Life Care Services from Black and Ethnic Minority communities hosted by Greenwich University in Medway, Dr Carlos Moreno Leguizamon, Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Care and Dr David Smith, Principal Lecturer in Sociology found that taboos and cultural beliefs surrounding death and dying
Launching BREAKING THE MYTHS – World War I & Africa Venue -Lecture Hall, Sessions House, Kent County Council, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XQ Key Speakers Professor David Killingray: Africans and the First World War Anne Samson: “Feet of Endurance WW1 in Africa” Marika Sherwood:”All that we don’t know about WW1 in Africa” Guest of Honour:
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By Julia Harris My story starts on a cold rainy morning in November 2013 where as usual on a Friday morning in South East London I was teaching a step class at my gym that I owned for 31 years. You see what was different about this morning was that everyone in that class were
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Producer, director and writer JD Douglas’ latest production, ‘A Chatham Conversation’ has become a must see show after it left audiences marvelling on an ingenious idea with lots of food for thought. A Chatham Conservation was commissioned by the Historic Dock Yard Chatham, as part of their 150 Years Command of the Oceans Celebration. Douglas’
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Medway African and Caribbean Association ( MACA) has received £67,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting and innovative project called “Black History Live” taking place across Kent and Medway. Led by volunteers from the local community, the project focuses on the history and legacy of African and Caribbean People across Kent and
Committing her Life to Building Bridges and Communities in Kent “A country that appreciates diversity will always progress,” says Christine Locke, the founder and CEO of Diversity House, the charity she set up in Sittingbourne, Kent to tackle the rising concerns the community was facing after an influx of people from the ethnic minorities
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It was a night to remember, the opening performance of Derek Walcott’s Epic dramatised poem Omeros. A strong two hander cast of Joseph Marcell and Joan Iyiola directed by Bill Buckhurst. The three provided the on stage magic. JD Douglas had been asked by the Globe to stage a St. Lucian night. Well
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It was another evening of celebration, joy and triumph for 11 young people in Medway as they received awards from the Medway African and Caribbean Association (MACA) for their achievements in several categories including education, arts, sports, citizenship and achieving positive outcomes. The ceremony was held at the Britannia Theatre on Friday 6th November.
In an Audio Interview, Dramatist Ade Solanke raises the question of attaining real social mobility and opportunity for young people in multicultural Britain. The Interview was conducted by JD Douglas
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