George Padmore Institute

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FREE Creative Writing Workshop with the talented and lovely author Kat François. Sat, 1 November, 12–2pm, Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham N15 4JA Celebrate Black history with us! Part of @haringeycouncil BHH365 Programme of events. Book: email info@georgepadmoreinstitute.org

We celebrated the launch of #BlackHistoryHaringey365 at @wolvelanecentre last night with an evening of speeches, panel discussion, poetry and live music featuring @perayahmet @MayorHaringey @ubeleinitiative @BambosMP @nelsabbey @blackrootz__ @GPI_Archive @pan_nationuk and others.

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The George Padmore Institute has decided to take a step back from posting on our X account following recent developments in its change of ownership. We want to invite our network to follow us on our Bluesky account. Our handle is @gpadmoreinstitute.bsky.social.

Paulette Randall, director of film, theatre, TV, is in conversation about her long and varied career. 19 Feb, 7pm, £5, 198 gallery, London. Find out more and to book 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-speak-…

The @ihr_bbh seminar series is hosting a writing workshop and dinner before the first @GPI_Archive Annual Lecture. Full details available on our seminar page: bit.ly/4jycw72 📍 GC202 & GC102, Queen Mary University of London 🗓️ Thursday 30th January ⏰ 16:15

🙏🏾🤍🕊️ Patricia Johnson, 15 Gerry Francis, 17 Lloyd Hall, 20 Peter Campbell, 18 Patrick Cumminas, 15 Glen Powell, 15 Paul Ruddock, 22 Stave Cline,17 Yvonne Ruddock, 16 Andrew Gooding, 18 Lillian Henry, 16 Humphrey Brown, 18 Owen Thompson Anthony Berbeck

If you're there, please find me. Note the different name!

In remembrance of the anniversary of the terrible event of the New Cross Massacre on 18 January 1981, a reminder of our film which marked the 40th anniversary of the tragedy. See personal recollections from GPI Trustees Linton Kwesi Johnson and Roxy Harris youtu.be/0WWthWjASIA?si…

Join @Speak_Volumes on Wednesday, 19 February for Women Speak Volumes: Paulette Randall in Conversation, where we’ll shine a spotlight on the work of pioneering Black women in the arts in Britain, celebrating their stories that deserve to be told. #WomenInTheArts #Blackhistory

Looking for some inspiration to kick off the New Year? Be sure to read our 2024 #AYearinArchives publication complete with 10 outstanding case studies, over 50 more highlights and our analysis of the sector’s accessions data for 2023. nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-secto…

🚨 Funding opportunity for extra-curricular activity providers 🚨 Can you offer life-changing opportunities for children and young people in Haringey and Enfield? Let's work together Find out more: l8r.it/OgMI Apply before 17 Feb

as a critical applied linguist whose work centres on language and discrimination, i am acting as an expert witness on this case. it’s a classic example of anti-Black linguistic racism and institutional power. please come to London in February and show your support if you can. 🙏

The John La Rose Award supports young people in Haringey with a grant and support to enter higher education. Deadline to apply: 24 Jan. haringey.gov.uk/schools-learni…

🎉 Happy New Year from the GPI! 🎉 As we step into 2025, we’re excited to share our brand new online shop! You can now purchase all our books and DVDs directly through our website! Check out the shop now georgepadmoreinstitute.org/shop

Today we celebrate the life of John La Rose (1927–2006) on what would have been his 97th birthday. A visionary poet, publisher and activist, his legacy of justice, education and culture as resistance continues to inspire us at the GPI. #JohnLaRose #Legacy #BlackHistory

🎄 Merry Christmas from the GPI! 🎄 We’re closed for the holidays and reopen on 6 January. The image we’re sharing is a poster from a Keskidee Centre Christmas Bazaar (circa 1970s)! Wishing you a joyful festive season. #MerryChristmas #GPI #ArchiveHistory

🎄Day 20 of #CLPEAdvent! 🎄 Today we have an exciting chance to win a copy of 'Kende! Kende! Kende!' by Kirsten Cappy & Yaya Gentille, illust. Rahana Dariah & pub. by @ChildsPlayBooks! To enter drop a ❤️ below. Good luck! T&C's on our website. We'll contact the winner in Jan!

Help us ensure stories of Black British history are properly represented. Work with the GPI to write for our Reaching New Generations series of books for children and young people. Apply today 👇