Harlem in Mayfair, Black History Walk

Mayfair is not traditionally associated with the Black presence but there is a great deal there. We will explore and expose multiple, fascinating examples, from African spirituality to 20th century superstars. We will cover:

• Black owned business and high society in the 1940s
• Ancient African goddesses
• The Kenyan, South African, Zimbabwean connections
• Secret aristocratic inter-racial lovers and their legacies
• Rich and famous Black men of the 1930s
• Legendary African Americans and their UK reception
• Swanky restaurants and disappearing histories
• Colour bars, jazz, swing and amazing dancers
• Nigerian composers and Caribbean band leaders
• Formula 1, fashion , £6000 hand bags and Nazis

• Black History Steam Train trip
• Black History Bus Tour
• Black History Walks Vol 1 book signing and talk
• Theatreland Black History Walk
• African Odysseys and racism at the BFI Southbank
• Hackney Black History Walk
• How to teach Black history at GCSE level
• 60 years of Black History Success

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